As experts in the industry, however, we know that it is best to combine both theoretical and practical training. This allows you to immediately see how the theory works while behind the wheels. Additionally, starting your driving periods will help you better prepare for the theory test. The length of time it will take to complete one driving lesson is dependent on your learning ability and how the teacher chooses to deliver the driving lesson.
However, with our driving instructors, and our carefully crafted training system, you can expect to spend an average of 2 hours on each driving lesson. However, if you can get at least two hours of driving training every week, it will be sufficient. You can continue with this schedule if you prefer it.
Or we could help you arrange a more flexible schedule that better suits your needs. If you prefer back to back training each day, this can speed up your learning process, and help you prepare for the practical driving test that little bit faster. No matter what your daily schedule looks like, we have you covered. Online Contact Form Can I have driving lessons in my own car? Certain people prefer receiving their driving training behind the wheel of their own car. This could be a great idea, especially if you intend on using your car to take the driving exam.
It might also be the case of you owning a new car and trying to familiarise yourself with it. Whatever your reason, Smart Drive UK can prepare you for your driving exam with your own car. But such a service can only be offered if your vehicle is registered and deemed roadworthy, as well as possessing comprehensive insurance.
This will be verified through an inspection of your papers by our driving instructors, and after your insurance company has been notified that the car will be used for driving training. If your schedule permits for more than one driving lesson per week, you are welcome to take the opportunity.
This is possible thanks to our accommodating flexible and fixed schedules at Smart Drive UK. If you would like to complete your training fast by taking multiple lessons intensive courses every week, we can arrange that. Our priority is to provide you with the training you need at your preferred pace, and have you prepared to ace the practical driving test the first time. Do you need a great place for driving training?
Congratulations, because Smart Drive UK is here for you. To get started on booking for driving sessions that best suit your schedule, or for any other enquiries, call us now for a friendly chat, or send us an email via our website. Are you interested in manual driver training? We can take care of that. Our experienced and professional driving instructors at Smart Drive UK make learning to drive a manual car not just easy, but also enjoyable.
Aside from driving, our instructors will take the time to teach you about how manual vehicles work. Manual driving sessions cover both. What is Pass Plus? The Pass Plus scheme is targeted at drivers in the UK who have recently successfully passed their practical driving test.
Several new drivers shy away from driving on busy roads due to a lack of confidence. But Smart Drive UK can help you build up the confidence you need to become a master of the road once you pass your driving test. The Pass Plus training scheme will further help by giving you an opportunity behind the wheel to explore major roads outside your regular vicinity.
Would you like to find out more? Find out more about our Pass Plus scheme and how it can help you by calling us now. The Hazard Perception test is part of the UK theory test for learner drivers. You have to provide appropriate responses to the developing hazard in order to pass the test.
Our trainers will guide you with our collection of Hazard Perception videos and revision questions, to fully prepare you on what to expect. Smart Drive UK offers refresher courses to individuals who know how to drive, but have not driven in a long time for one reason or another. Many drivers have, over the years, benefited from our short refresher course and you can too.
Interested in finding out more? Call us today. Interested in an intensive driving course? It could be to prepare yourself for an interesting job position that requires driving. There could be other special reasons why you need a quick intensive driving course programme. Regardless of your motivation, Smart Drive UK has got you covered.
Within a short time, we can turn you into a skilled, fully confident, and licensed road user. Does Smart Drive UK offer advanced driving courses? Want to take your driving skills to a higher level? Maybe you initially taught yourself driving or had only the basics of driving taught to you. Many drivers in Grimsby have grown into advanced drivers thanks to our advanced driving courses. Please contact us at any time for more information. Meeting the expectations of our customers is at the core of what we do at Smart Drive UK.
This is why we offer a discount package for block bookings. Regardless of the nature of your organisation, as long as you need driving sessions for a group of people, there is no better choice to make than Smart Drive UK. Would you like to learn more about our block booking offer? We would like to learn more about what your needs are, and the size of your group, so please send us an email.
Like everything else we do, we believe in giving our customers the privilege of convenience. Whether you would like to pay electronically or prefer to write a cheque, you are free to make payments whichever way is easier for you. One other option that is available to you is to make cash payments in every lesson. We provide all these options to ensure that you can pay in the most convenient manner possible. Why worry about passing your practical driving test when we have a solution to make it as easy as can be.
Practice matters, so we offer mock theory test practice ahead of the DVLA driving exam. As long as you can pass this, you can pass the DVLA theory practice test, which is required before you can take the actual theory test. We have little doubt that you will be able to ace the test after completing one of our driving courses. We have an excellent first time pass rate that can be affirmed by hundreds of our satisfied customers. The best way to book your practical driving test is to do so through the official Gov.
UK website. Additionally, drivers must also undertake 35 hours of periodic CPC training every 5 years to keep it valid. There are only a few circumstances where a driver can drive a lorry, bus or coach without holding a valid Driver CPC. These reasons are:. It is a legal requirement for drivers to have completed their Driver CPC in order to drive a 7.
This applies even if they have a C1 entitlement on their driving licence. Drivers issued with car licences before automatically had the C1 entitlement added to their licence.
This previously allowed them to drive a vehicle up to 7. Once you have gained your initial qualification, it is mandatory to undertake 35hrs of periodic Driver CPC training every five years. This is in order to keep your Driver CPC card from expiring. It is possible for new drivers to fail their initial Driver CPC qualification. In order to pass periodic Driver CPC training, you must simply undertake the minimum number of training hours required.
This must be done with an accredited training provider, such as Total Compliance, in order to pass. As long as you have passed all of the tests, you can drive professionally in Lincolnshire and the UK, while you are waiting for your Driver qualification card to arrive.
You will not be fined during this time, for not having your card with you. Your card should arrive within 20 days of passing the final test. It is a legal requirement for drivers to carry their Driver CPC card with them, while driving a lorry, bus or coach professionally. Accept additional cookies Reject additional cookies View cookies. Hide this message. Home Driving and transport. Browse: Driving and transport Driving licences Vehicle tax, MOT and insurance Driving tests and learning to drive or ride Number plates, vehicle registration and log books Buy, sell or scrap a vehicle Driving with medical conditions, Blue Badges and public transport for disabled people The Highway Code, road safety and vehicle rules Vehicle and driver data and information Penalty points, fines and driving bans Driving in the UK and abroad HGV, bus and coach drivers Transport and driving businesses Teaching people to drive Driving and enforcing the law Parking, public transport and the environment Manufacture or adapt a vehicle.
The Study Guide is available here for you to read. Under the Equality Act , drivers of Hackney carriage and private hire vehicles have a legal obligation to carry passengers and assistance dogs and wheelchair users.
When carrying these passengers, drivers cannot charge any more than the metered fare; must allow the assistance dog to remain with the passenger and afford all reasonable assistance. It includes:. Under the Act, it is an offence for any operator or driver to refuse to carry assistance dogs. Where a driver has an allergy to dogs, the driver must apply for an exemption from carrying assistance dogs. If no exemption has been applied for and subsequently granted, then drivers are still required to carry assistance dogs.
Where an application is made to us for an exemption, it must be supported by medical evidence. The driver with the allergy should be under the care of a specialist consultant and will be required to produce reports from their consultant. The document contains a set of expected minimum standards in administering the licensing function and determining applicant fitness and proprietary that Licensing Authorities are expected to follow unless there is a compelling local reason not to.
The standards have been put in place to safeguard and protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation; however all passengers will benefit from the recommendations made. A key focus of the changes is also to build confidence in the taxi and private hire industry.
The recommendations are the result of detailed discussions with the trade, regulators and safety campaign groups. The DfT have outlined that they expect these recommendations to be not only implemented by Local Authorities, but also considered rigorously and with an open mind.
North Lincolnshire Council already maintains many of these standards through the Taxi Licensing Policy, adopted guidance and more broadly through internal safeguarding and whistleblowing policies. The document contains several additional standards that would further improve public safety. Where standards differ between the Licensing Policy and the DfT guidance, Licensing will apply the most stringent requirements. Jobs, business and regeneration current Leisure, sport and physical activity Bins, waste and recycling Schools, libraries and learning Planning and environment Council Tax, benefits and housing Tourism, museums and the arts Your council Transport and Streets People, health and care Customers, information and advice Maps and data current.
Important information. Covid updates. January update Due to the current lockdown, all face-to-face training including Safeguarding has been postponed until at least March Who needs to apply for a licence? There are two types of licensed vehicles. You may apply to drive both types of vehicle.
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