You’ll need to be 17 or older and hold a valid provisional licence.

If you get or have applied for, the enhanced rate of the mobility component of  Personal Independence Payment (PIP), you can begin driving lessons when you’re 16.

Whilst there isn’t a minimum number of lessons or hours you must take before you book or sit your practical test. The DVSA says that most learners require 45 hours of driving lessons, in addition to around 20 hours of practice with a friend or family member. Many of our pupils pass their practical in under 45 hours of tuition.

Yes, you can if you’re over 21 and have held your licence for over 3 years.

If you’re supervising a learner driver, you have the same legal responsibilities as if you were driving the car. As the qualified driver, you’re deemed to be the person in control of the vehicle.

Remember:

• It’s illegal for you to use a mobile phone or be under the influence of alcohol while supervising.
• Stay alert – don’t assume the learner driver knows what they’re doing.
• Build up the length of time spent practicing so that everyone remains positive and looks forward to the next session. And take as many breaks as you both required.
• Be clear and concise, give the learner driver plenty of notice when you’re giving instructions.
• Choose routes carefully and avoid motorways as learner drivers can only go on them with an approved driving instructor who has dual controls.

Yes, whilst additional practice away from your lessons isn’t essential, it is proven that learner drivers who gain experience of various situations and conditions before taking their practical test generally perform better on their test.

If you choose to practice your driving with a friend or family member you must ensure that:

• They’re over 21
• They’re qualified to drive the type of vehicle you want to learn in e.g. they must hold a manual licence if they’re supervising you in a manual vehicle
• They’ve held their licence for a minimum of 3 years
• You hold an applicable learner driver insurance policy – some insurers may stipulate that the person supervising you is over the age of 25.
• L plates visible on the front and rear of your vehicle, a D plate can be used in Wales

At Drive With Issy we don’t offer a crash course and prefer focus on getting you to test standard at your pace. We can book your lessons in advance and depending on your instructor’s availability, can book large chunks of intensive driving lessons, allowing for quick progression through the key driving skills.
We believe in creating safe drivers with the skill and confidence they require, instead of rushing you through your lessons and test within a week.

The price of lessons differs across the country with prices starting from £40 per hour*

The cost of driving lessons varies from learner to learner and is dependent on several factors. Your instructor will work with you to ensure you get up to test standard as quickly as possible, which will save you money.

You can change your booking online here or by calling 0300 200 1122 Monday to Friday 8am-4pm

You can cancel your booking online here or by calling 0300 200 1122 Monday to Friday 8am-4pm.

You can find your nearest theory test centre by using the following government website here

No, learner driver insurance is designed to act as a secondary policy whilst you are driving a car owned or registered by someone else. It is designed for provisional drivers who wish to insure a specified vehicle which they intend to use for practicing their driving skills outside of their lessons booked with us.

It’s important to note however that the vehicle must remain insured by the owner throughout the term of your learner driver insurance policy.

As soon as you pass your test, your learner insurance policy is no longer valid. If you take the test in a Drive With Issy car the instructor will drive you home. However, if you take the test in another vehicle you will need to ensure that a fully qualified driver, who is appropriately insured, is available to drive you home.