Yes, you need to sit your Theory Test and obtain your Learner Licence before you start driving a car.

Yes, you can, and probably should, as the practical experience will help you understand the questions and answers contained in the theory test. Likewise what you study for the theory test will also be very helpful in your practical lessons.

Yes, I would recommend you have a few lessons prior to applying for the theory test. The practical driving experience will help make more sense and I can assist in your study for the exam.

Depending on the type of driving courses that you had enrolled in, you are required to complete your theory lessons accordingly. If you had enrolled without passing your Basic and Final theory test, you are required to attend 4 theoretical lessons. If you had already passed your Basic theory test during enrolment, you are required to attend 2 theoretical lessons and if you had already passed your Basic and Final theory test during enrolment, you are required to attend 1 theoretical lesson.

There are many books to help you that cover the multiple questions, hazard perception section, and also the practical test. Others recommend books are 'The Highway Code' and 'Know your traffic signs'. More details on all these books can be found on the DSA website, or the TSO Online Bookshop

For most of us it is 17 years but if you are currently getting Disability Living Allowance at the higher rate (mobility component) you can start at 16

Booking is required for each theory lesson. You can book for your theory lessons using our Booking & Cancellation Terminal or via the Internet.

Theory-test Online Driving Test is the multiple-choice part of the theory test, which is identical in format to the actual test. It contains the complete set of Theory Test questions in the multiple-choice format. Here you can solve over 1,600 practice questions that might come up in the test, in a very functional way, which would help you in passing the actual theory test.

The amount of driving lessons with Pace driving school varies between individuals and whether you undertake manual or automatic car lessons. Usually automatic licences require a lesser amount of training. Manual car training requires more lessons because of the extra skills needed to operate the controls such as the clutch and gears. We will tailor your driving lessons to your needs. The hourly amounts of practice can only be determined by how quickly you develop the skills for safe driving.

Yes, but it is advisable to attend your theory lessons prior to your theory test as it will help you to pass your theory test.

Yes, you can attend your theory lessons so long as your Course is still valid or you have not graduated from the Course.

For each theory lesson, you are only allowed to attend once. You are advised to attend more revision lessons prior to your next theory test.

To ensure that you have the confidence and meet the requirements for the test, you must pass the evaluation before booking for your theory test

You will need both parts of your photo licence, or your licence and another form of ID for the old style paper licences. You will also need the letter the DSA sent informing you of your test time. Don't forget - no licence, no test!!!

Absolutely not! Your actual Theory Test will be done on a computer at a DSA Test Centre. For £9.99 @ PC World you can buy a set of CD Roms called “Driving Test Success (Theory Edition)”. These CDs exactly replicate the actual Theory Test. They contain the identical question bank (1,000 questions and answers) that the DSA use. It also contains similar clips for the Hazard Perception part of the Theory Test, so that you can practice.

The only experience needed is the ability to shift a manual transmission smoothly. If your daily driver has an automatic transmission we suggest you go to your local rental car company and rent a manual transmission car for at least a week. Practice smooth down shifting to stoplights and try to be even smoother on up shifts. Ask us for tips on how to heel and toe.