ABOUT me  
​      and usefull info
Geoff Ford email geoff1tanya1@gmail.com
               


​​​  Independent Worthing Driving Instructor

Hi my names Geoff Ford after having Driving for over the
​ past 30 years i have amassed a wealth off Driving experience
​ during the last 10 / 15 years Vehicles have changed they are
​faster and more economical and need different Driving skills
​ to drive I keep up to date with with all the changes and
​ incorparate these new Driving skills into my lessons ,
​And as a Driving Instructor i teach these new skills using modern methods to teach safe Driving on today’s busy roads .

I realise that when you Learn to Drive it can seem quite complicated, what with looking for a qualified Driving Instructor and with all the forms you need to fill out and other stuff you have to remember. Don’t worry Ii have created this page to give you all the Driving info on everything you need to know about getting hold of your provisional licence, followed by the steps you then need to follow to apply for and ultimately pass your Driving test. We’ve also included useful links to the sites you can click through to, when applying for both your driving licence and your test. We hope you’ll find this info useful! Worthing driving instructors

Did you know All Qualified driving Instructors are tested by the D.S.A no matter which driving school they give lessons for. Grades for independent instructors are the same as for a bigger more well known driving schools which means we are all pretty much the same no matter whether we work independently or for a large more well known driving school.

Finding a qualified driving instructor. All qualified driving instructors should have a green licence with there photo and it should be dated corectly if they dont then are not qualified and should not be charging you for driving Lessons

Applying for your provisional Driving licence

First things first, before you can even get into a car and start learning to drive, you have to get hold of a provisional driving licence. To apply for this, you must complete the application form D1 that''s available from either the ''Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) form ordering service'', or from your local Post Office. It takes about 4 weeks for your application to be processed and for your driving licence to be sent to you - so if you want to start learning as soon as you hit 17, make sure you apply early!

Recommended reading

The Highway code Department for Transport - Highway Code is essential reading for everybody learning to drive. It contains all of the rules and regs that relate to driving in the UK. As a driver, it''s your duty to know these rules - and remember if you don''t abide by them, you''ll be breaking the law and could end up being prosecuted. This could lead to you losing your driving licence, so it''s worth getting to know what''s what!


Your Driving Theory Test
The theory test is made up of two parts; a multiple choice section and a Hazard Perception test. The multiple choice bit is delivered using a touch screen computer and mouse, while the hazard perception test records your responses through the use of a computer mouse button.
You''ll need to pass both parts to successfully complete your theory test. If you pass one part and fail the other, you''ll fail the whole test, and will have to take both parts again.

You can book your Theory test through the DSA (Driving Standards Agency) website or your Able1st Instructor can arrange it for you.

direct.gov.uk/booktheorytest – book your DSA driving theory test onlilne
direct.gov.uk/changetheorytest – check, change or cancel your DSA driving theory test online
direct.gov.uk/bookpracticaltest – book your DSA practical driving test online
direct.gov.uk/changepracticaltest – check, change or cancel your DSA practical driving test online



Applying for your Practial Driving Test

OK, so you''ve had all your Worthing driving lessons and you''re ready to go - what next? You need to apply to take your test with your local DSA centre. You can do this online from the www.direct.gov.uk , but i strongly recommend you don''t apply for your test until we both agree  me your  Worthing Driving Instructor thinks you''re ready. I can also arrange your test date for you, if you wish.


The Practial Driving Test

Before you do any driving you''ll be asked to perform an eyesight check and then be asked some vehicle safety questions. You''ll then be tested on your general driving ability, including two reversing exercises.

The ''Driving'' part of your test will last about 40 minutes. Throughout the test your examiner will be looking for evidence you''ve reached an overall safe standard of driving, as you carry out both general and specific manoeuvres. You can make up to 15 minor driving faults and still pass the test, but 16 or more minor faults results in a fail. However, if you commit just one serious or dangerous fault, you''ll fail the test automatically.
You must bring the following items with you to the test. If you don''t, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) may refuse to carry out the test and you may lose your fee.

An appropriately insured and licensed vehicle, displaying L- Plates, that''s suitable for the test - don''t worry our able1st Driving School Cars are perfect for the job and readily available!
The appropriate theory test pass certificate.
Your appointment letter confirming your test time and date
Both parts of your photo card licence. If you don''t take both parts of your licence, your test will not take place and you''ll lose your fee
If you have an old-style paper licence, you must take your signed driving licence and separate approved photo identification with you
Applying for your Full Driving Licence

Congratulations you passed! You can now get out on the road. Don''t forget that you now need to notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and exchange your test pass certificate and provisional driving licence for a new ''Full'' driving licence as soon as possible.


Links

here at able1st worthing Driving School We have collected a lot of useful links below - we think we have managed to cover pretty much everything but if we have missed anything let us know and we wil add it!

Book your theory and practical tests online : Directgov - Motoring

DVLA - Apply for your Driving Licence

Think! - The Governments Road Safety Website

Brake - The Road Safety Charity

RSOPA - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

Young Drivers - Lots of advice to keep yourself and others safe on the road.

Drugs and Driving - A page about the dangers of driving and taking drugs