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In order to start driving a car, you first have to be in possession of a British Provisional Licence. An application pack is available from main Post Offices, detailing the criteria required for application. This is free upon request from the counter. Once the licence has been purchased and received by the applicant, training can commence providing the licence is in force at that time. |
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We start off with introducing ourselves, and finding out a little about previous driving experiences or training. It is at this point that the client will have read a number plate at the prescribed distance, the licence will also be checked, and all insurance documents will be open to scrutiny by the client. The in-car training starts with the explanation of all of the controls. This includes their position, function, and any other names which we may use to identify them, plus how they work and their effects on other controls. We then move on to moving the car and stopping it, both in a straight line and by the kerb. This exercise also incorporates signals when required, and the use of all mirrors. From this point on, the remaining training is a gradual development of the skills necessary to be able to drive the vehicle safely. The content of the training syllabus will be as laid down by the Driving Standards Agency, however, the speed of the training will depend on the pupil. There are numerous aids available on this website to help with the development and training, and this library will be added to as time permits. To view these training aids, simply click on downloads. In order to take the test, the pupil must first have passed the Theory and Hazard Awareness Perception tests. These two tests must be attempted and passed on the same day at the same sitting. 
The Theory Test is a set of 50 questions (as from 1st August 2007) from a question bank of 25,000. A pass of 43 must be achieved. A study plan for this test is available on this website. Click on Theory Training Aids and print or download Pupil Study Plan The Hazard Awareness Perception Test is to assess the awareness of the driver when put into normal road traffic conditions, and consists of 14 one minute video clips. One of these clips will contain two moving hazards, the remaining 13 will contain one moving hazard, and a score of 44 out of 75 must be achieved. Further advice will be given during the in-car sessions with the instructor. The practical driving test is an assessment made of a candidate’s overall driving ability. This assessment is marked by an examiner employed by the Driving Standards Agency, the DSA is a Government executive agency, responsible for the standards of driving on our roads.  The driving test should not be attempted unless the candidate has undergone a considerable amount of varied training on a wide aspect of roads in varying conditions. The DSA itself, recommends that candidates undergo a minimum of 45 hours of training coupled with at least a further 22 hours of further development in a private vehicle. This is over and beyond what is expected in terms of time spent on studying for the Theory and Hazard Perception tests. The practical driving test lasts approximately 40 – 45 minutes over a route encompassing a 6 – 8 mile radius from the test centre and consists of the following:-
Any pupil who has the correct attitude to vehicle and road safety will prevail. The pupil has to be relaxed, but focussed and prepared to put in time for study between lessons. Using the Awareness Driver Training Pupil Study Plan will enhance the training, and this has been successfully proven to reduce the amount of lessons otherwise required. This is a free download, so please feel free to make best use of it. Just simply follow the instructions on page two of the plan. It can be found by clicking on Training Aids. Other Useful Information on this site: 20 Hour
The Benefits:-
The intensive course is ideally suited for those who have had previous experience of driving, but have not yet taken a car test. (May apply to motorcyclists who have already taken a bike test, or riding regularly on a CBT certificate.)  It consists of one week intensive training, usually over 5 days duration. If this means you taking annual leave to achieve this, then instead, we can accommodate 4 hours on a Saturday & Sunday, followed by 4 two hour evening sessions during the week, and another 4 hour session on the following Saturday. However, the 20 hours will have to be completed in that time scale. The course does not include a test at the end. Unfortunately, the DSA withdrew this facility for class B vehicles some years ago. Novice drivers, who would wish to do an intensive course are asked to click on the 40 Hour Intensive Course. What Does the 20 Hour Course Consist of:- Taking your already acquired standard of driving and developing it further to meet the criteria laid down by the Driving Standards Agency. Depending on how advanced you are at the start the course will determine how much development takes place, and how much of the DSA criteria will be reached. However, experience shows that the amount of learning and skill development which takes place in this short space of time, is done so at a higher and quicker rate than by taking single weekly lesson. Bookings Due to the amount of time that an intensive course takes up in the diary, advanced booking is essential, and a deposit will need to be placed. Please use the web contacts section to apply, or telephone 01293 774451. Remember, we are here to help! Other Useful Information on this site: Visit ‘Training Aids’ for:- 40 Hour
The Benefits:-
This course is designed for the novice driver to start their training from the beginning. It is spread over the timescale of one month; however, this does not include the practical driving test at the end. Unfortunately, the DSA withdrew this facility to us some years ago. The reason we do this course in a month rather than one week is because it gives you a better opportunity of avoiding having to book annual leave from work. How it Works You would be required to donate 10 hours a week, in the form of 2 hour sessions. A maximum of 8 of which can be done in the evenings on weekdays, the remainder in daylight at the weekend. Using this method achieves the following:-
What does the 40 Hour Course Consist of:- Once your Provisional Licence has been validated and received, you can learn to drive. Awareness Driver Training will take you through a syllabus, as laid down by the Driving Standards Agency, and develop your enthusiasm into driving skills. You will be able to continually address your rate of development by means of a progress report issued at the end of each session. Skills gained through the course include:
If you think that this is the course for you and wish more information, then contact us using the Web Contact, or call 01293 774451. We will make every endeavour to accommodate your needs. Other Useful Information on this site: Visit ‘Training Aids’ for:- |
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Its purely thanks to Awareness Driver Training that I am able to drive and that I passed my driving test. Before Awareness was recomended to me I was adamant that I was not going to learn to drive after a bad experience with another driving school, but thanks to Howard and his consideration, competence and patience (trust me he has alot!) I have passed my driving test and am able to enjoy the freedom and flexability that comes with it. I would highly recomend Awareness Driver Training. Every driving lesson was always tailored to me which I found really helpful. I have also gone on to do my Pass Plus with Awareness which was a brilliant way to boost my confience and ability to drive and to save me loads of money with my insurance company! Emma Stacey, aged 19 |
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Awareness Driver Training Ltd :: 6 The Spinney, Horley, Surrey, RH6 8DY |  01293 774451 |
