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Ysgol Ddreifio
Driving School
DRE
Delivering Real Experience
Based in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd
How old do I have to be to get a provisional licence?
You can apply for a provisional driving licence when you’re 15 years and 9 months old.
You can start driving when you’re:
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17 if you want to drive a car
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16 if you want to ride a moped or light quad bike
Your licence will say when you can start driving different vehicles.
You can drive a car when you are 16 if you get, or have applied for, the enhanced rate of the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
You can apply for your provosional licence by visiting the .gov.uk website.
I've gained 6 points on my licence in the first two years. What happens now?
If you lose your licence under the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995, you will now have to re-apply for a provisional licence. You will then only be able to drive with a qualified driver who is over 21 and has held a licence for at least three years and you will have to display L plates.
If you want to get your full licence back again you will need to pass your theory and practical driving tests again and exchange your provisional licence for a full one when you have passed your test. For more information check here.
I'm going for my test today. What do I take with me?
You will need to bring your driving licence and your theory test certificate. You will need to have checked previously that the car you are taking your test in is legal (i.e. taxed, M.O.T'd and insured for you to drive). Also, if the car model has been highlighted previously by the D.V.S.A. as having a defect, you need to show evidence that the defect has either been rectified or does not apply to your specific car. If you are using your Instructors car then this can relieve a lot of the pressure as he/she will ensure the car is legal and any defects have been addressed leaving you just to bring your licence and your theory test certificate.
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How can I check or change my practical driving test date or time?
You can edit your practical driving test date and/or time by checking the .gov.uk website on the "Change the date of your practical driving or riding test" page.
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How do I book my practical driving test?
You can book your practical test online by visiting the.gov.uk website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some of the answers to the most asked questions posed to instructors by learners. Instructors are committed to supporting you in passing both your theory and practical tests as fast as possible whilst ensuring that you are safe when you are out on the road.
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What do I need to study to pass the theory test?
The three study sources that are essential to passing your theory test are the Highway Code, the guidance "Know Your Traffic Signs" and "The Official DVSA Guide to Driving - the essential skills". Thoroughly studying these three documents will provide you with the ability to pass the UK theory test. You can use the D.V.S.A. website to test your knowledge by clicking here. It is NOT recommended to try to learn by just using the test as you may learn the answers to the questions by rote but you will not fully understand why the questions are asked or how they apply to the road. It is also recommended that you read ALL parts of the Highway Code including the rules -
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for pedestrians
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for users of powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters
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about animals
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for cyclists
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for motorcyclists.
After all, if you do not know how these road users are going to behave on the road then how can you adapt your driving to suit?
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Why does my car need oil?
Try rubbing your hands together. What happens? They get warm? They start to get sore? That is because of the friction that occurs between your palms. Now imagine doing that 50 times a second, that's equivalent to your engine rotating at 3000 r.p.m. (rotations per minute), think how sore and hot your hands would get. It's the same in the engine so to reduce the friction and heat build up we need to add oil to lubricate pieces of metal that rub together, of which there are a lot inside an engine. If there is insuffient oil in the engine then it will overheat. This could occur if the engine is worn or has leaks.
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Why does my car need water?
When the oil discussed in Question 8 is passed around the engine it gets hot. To remain efficient that heat needs to be removed from the engine, keeping the oil cool and functional. That heat is removed, in essence, by transferring the heat from the oil to water which also flows around the engine. This water is then passed through the radiator, usually mounted at the front of the car, which is then air cooled from the outside atmosphere which is blown over the radiator by the forward motion of the car. The cooled water is then pumped through the engine again to repeat the process. If the engine is old or has leaks the water level could drop and needs to be refilled between the maximum and minimum levels.
How long do I have to wait for my practical test?
The lead times at the various Driving Test Centres in the area are constantly changing. For the latest times you can visit the .gov.uk website or view the form below.
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Are you a D.V.S.A. Approved Driving Instructor?
Simply put, yes. This information can be verified by yourself either below or by visiting the .gov.uk website and entering the postcode LL41 4PB into the search box..
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Where is my nearest theory test centre?
The nearest theory test centre to yourself can be found by using the form below or by visiting the .gov.uk website.
