Passing driving test with lessons only

cmac2009

Hi All

Just wondering if anyone has passed their test based solely on driving lessons. Finally started to do something about getting my license (in my late 20's), but my problem is I don't have a car as I live in the city centre, so don't really have a need for one (not in financial position to get one at the moment either !!).

I've started taking lessons and I know it would be a lot better if I could practice on my own but just checking if anyone had actually got their license in this manner. Cheers

Alanstrainor

Can it be done? Yes. I know people who have done it. It's most definitely not a good way to learn to drive, as there's more to driving than just the test. But if every lesson is focused purely on passing the test it's doable.
It does depend on the person too though, some people are very nervous starting out, and the first few lessons will work to get passed this. On the other hand, some people aren't as phased by driving and pick things up very quickly.

Q&A

Well fingers crossed this method works!! I’m pretty much in the same boat. I wouldn’t have thought this method is unusual, especially for twenty something’s living away from home. I started taking lessons a couple of months ago. As long as you are patient you should be fine. My instructor’s rule of thumb is about 10 lessons if you have access to a car and 20 if you’re just using the instructor’s car. But it’s different for everyone. Of course it would be easier if you could practice in your own car but its not the end of the world. I’ve had about 15 lessons (one a week) and I applied for my test about 6 weeks ago. No word as of yet but I’d be hopeful of passing first time (then again I imagine most people are).

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cmac2009

thanks for the reply's

Yes I know it's probably not the best way to learn and ideally I would definilty prefer to take lesson's while practising myself. But unfortunately I'm not in a position to do that at the moment.

Don't think I'll fall into the fast learning category, I was fairly nervous on my first lesson.

Just wanted to see if people have done it this way and if anyone had any other advice. I will look into the intensive driving course's.

Nasty_Girl

I'm in the same boat as you,
I have a car but can only drive it with my instructor as I've no friends or family near me with full licences.
It's a pain but hopefully I'll get there in the end