For over 21 years we have been teaching people to drive in Hull & surrounding areas, our instructors have helped thousands of customers to pass their driving test, ensuring they are equipped with the skills necessary for a life time of safe driving.

Below we have given you all the information you will need to get you started learning, however if you have any questions or require help, please call our office 01482 772301 where you can talk with one of  our of experienced driving instructors.

Rules for learner drivers

Before you start to drive, you must:

• hold a valid, provisional driving licence for Great Britain or Northern Ireland
•  make sure that any vehicle you drive is roadworthy and properly taxed and insured

It is important to learn safe driving practice from the beginning of your driving career because bad habits are hard to break.

It is unlikely that anyone except an approved driving instructor (ADI) would have the experience, knowledge and training to teach you properly. Learning safe driving habits from the start will improve the safety of yourself and other road users.

If you want to practise your driving with an accompanying driver, the accompanying driver must be over the age of 21 and must have held (and still hold) a full licence, in the relevant vehicle category, for three years.

As a learner driver you must display 'L' plates ('L' or 'D' plates in Wales) in a conspicuous position on the front and rear of the vehicle you are driving.

Minimum age you can take a test

You can take your theory test once your provisional licence becomes valid.

Normally, for car drivers, the earliest date your provisional licence can become valid is your 17th birthday, however you can apply for the licence up to three months before your 17th birthday.

So, if you apply for your provisional licence before you are 17 you will still have to wait until your birthday before you can take your theory test.

Eyesight rules:

Before you start to learn to drive, make sure you know the eyesight rules. If you need to wear glasses or contact lenses to meet the requirements, you must wear them every time you drive. Find out what the rules say and how your eyesight is tested click here

The practical driving test eyesight test

At the start of the practical driving test, your driving examiner will ask you to read the number plate on a parked vehicle.

You'll have to read the number plate from a distance of:

• 20 metres for vehicles with a new-style number plate
• 20.5 metres for vehicles with an old-style number plate

New-style number plates start with two letters followed by two numbers, for example AB51 ABC.

If you can't speak English or have difficulty reading, you can write down what you see.

We share the DSA's vision of "Safe Driving for Life". We also believe that learning to drive should be an enjoyable experience. Our instructors aim to make you comfortable within the learning environment, tailoring your learning to ensure you obtain the maximum from each lesson in a relaxed confident atmosphere.

Learning to drive can be a tricky business - but don't worry, we're here to help!

According to the DSA (Driving Standards Agency), those who pass their driving test have had, on average, about 45 hours of professional training combined with 22 hours of private practice. Learners who combine professional instruction with private practice are also more successful on test.

Remember the DSA figures are just a guide and not a guarantee of how many lessons you'll need!