Jordan's School of Motoring
My name is Emma and I am an experienced driving instructor based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire; and I can make learning to drive an enjoyable and fun experience. Please take some time to see what Jordan's School of Motoring can offer. If you can't find what you are looking for or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me for further information.
Here is a list of the most frenquently asked questions that I receive. If there are any futher questions that have not been answered below please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Does my eyesight have to be checked when learning to drive and when I take the test?
Yes this will be checked by your instructor and the examiner when taking you out on test. The distance requirement for the eyesight test using old style number plates is 20.5 metres or 20 metres if the new-style number plate is used. New-style number plates are easily identifiable starting with two letters eg AB 51 ABC.
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Can I get my provisional licence before I am 17?
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.
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What does the theory test involve?
There are two parts to the theory:
Part one is multiple choice and is delivered using a touch screen computer. A question and several answer options will appear onscreen and you have to select the correct answer to the question by touching the screen. Some questions may require more than one answer. The pass mark is 43 out of 50.
Part two is the hazard perception. You'll be presented with a series of 14 video clips which feature every day road scenes. In each clip there will be at least one developing hazard, but one of the clips will feature two developing hazards. The pass mark is 44 out of 75.
You'll then be given your result by the test centre staff.
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How long is the driving test and what does it involve?
You will be asked two vehicle safety check questions. You will then be examined on your general driving and on two reversing exercises.
The reversing exercises will be chosen from:
- reversing around a corner
- turning in the road
- reverse parking
- bay parking
You may also be asked to carry out an emergency stop exercise.
During the driving test the examiner will give you directions which you should follow. Test routes are designed to be as uniform as possible and will include a range of typical road and traffic conditions. During the test, the examiner will ask you to carry out set exercises.
You can make up to 15 driving faults and still pass the test (16 or more results in failure). However, if you commit one serious or dangerous fault you will fail the test.
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How many lessons will I need?
The DSA say the national average is 46 hours with an instructor plus plenty of private practice. But everyone is different and the time taken will depend on your confidence and experience.
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Which car will I do my test in?
You will take the practical test in the car you have learnt in as you will be familiar with this car.
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