Doing lessons without car to practice

Mars A7X

Hey I was wondering is it feasible to pass a driving test with just the lessons? Even if it means doing more than 12 as I have no access to a car outside of instructors.

SCOOP 64

Mars A7X wrote: »

Hey I was wondering is it feasible to pass a driving test with just the lessons? Even if it means doing more than 12 as I have no access to a car outside of instructors.

Cant see why you couldn't , most people in the uk only take the lessons and don't drive another car until passed test ,because driving unaccompanied as a learner driver as always been a big no,no,in the uk,( not saying you were suggesting this anyway) most people in the uk just do the lessons then buy a car when passed, i only took lessons and pass first time, you could always take a few more if not confident.

MascotDec85

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

Cant see why you couldn't , most people in the uk only take the lessons and don't drive another car until passed test ,because driving unaccompanied as a learner driver as always been a big no,no,in the uk,( not saying you were suggesting this anyway) most people in the uk just do the lessons then buy a car when passed, i only took lessons and pass first time, you could always take a few more if not confident.

You see this guys advice?

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Skatedude

Of course it is, Myself, cousins and a few friends all passed no problem just using the instructors car on lessons.
None of us had access to a manual car at the time as our parents drove auto's.

Sam Kade

Are you lot saying that you can take the 12 lessons without ever having drove a car before and then pass the test?

SCOOP 64

Sam Kade wrote: »

Are you lot saying that you can take the 12 lessons without ever having drove a car before and then pass the test?

Id say it can be done, some people will be quicker on uptake and not nervous of thought of driving, but others will need more lessons depends on person,
i know people who should have never had passed the test, but now have been driving years but still as nervous as the day they started.
Give it a few years and will be hearing of loads of people that have passed with only 12 lessons.

spurious

I would be a bit afraid of someone who had just 12 hours of driving in 6 months and was let loose on the roads themselves.

In theory it is possible OP, but the vast majority of people will need some sort of practice time, if only to get an awareness of road conditions.
This is why the 6 month rule is there. Otherwise, someone could go in for two days of lessons and drive off.

Sam Kade

spurious wrote: »

I would be a bit afraid of someone who had just 12 hours of driving in 6 months and was let loose on the roads themselves.

In theory it is possible OP, but the vast majority of people will need some sort of practice time, if only to get an awareness of road conditions.
This is why the 6 month rule is there. Otherwise, someone could go in for two days of lessons and drive off.

My thoughts exactly, it's even more ridiculous to think someone with no previous driving experience can pass a driving test after 12 lessons.

SCOOP 64

Sam Kade wrote: »

My thoughts exactly, it's even more ridiculous to think someone with no previous driving experience can pass a driving test after 12 lessons.

Why did they come up with 12 lessons, why not 16,18,20 minimum ? they cant assume that every one who learns has access to another car so a minimum of 12 lessons will be enough, you will get people who will pass with 12, it wont be impossible.

SteM

Sam Kade wrote: »

Are you lot saying that you can take the 12 lessons without ever having drove a car before and then pass the test?

That's what I did. 10 lessons and passed first time.

Sam Kade

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

Why did they come up with 12 lessons, why not 16,18,20 minimum ? they cant assume that every one who learns has access to another car so a minimum of 12 lessons will be enough, you will get people who will pass with 12, it wont be impossible.

Do you know the booklet you get when you start lessons, they have a section to write in what you practiced on between lessons. So just because they make it compulsory to have 12 lessons doesn't mean you aren't supposed to practice.

SCOOP 64

Sam Kade wrote: »

Do you know the booklet you get when you start lessons, they have a section to write in what you practiced on between lessons. So just because they make it compulsory to have 12 lessons doesn't mean you aren't supposed to practice.

Doesn't mater what the book said ,if you have not got the use of another vehicle, its lessons only.
I never practice between lessons because had no car to practice with, but passed first.

spurious

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

Doesn't mater what the book said ,if you have not got the use of another vehicle, its lessons only.
I never practice between lessons because had no car to practice with, but passed first.

So you drove for just 12 hours over six months and then passed?

DaveyDave

It's possible someone could only do lessons and pass. Once I got comfortable in the car being on the road was a piece of cake. I cycled for 6 years before getting my licence so I know how to use roads well while others wouldn't have a clue. I didn't do much in terms of practice and it was my later lessons where I ironed out the habits and focused on things like a turnabout or reversing around corners. Obviously I had a good start with my experience on the road but that's not to say other people can't be a natural behind the wheel and be good at it.

I've noticed a lot of people on boards don't believe someone could be good at driving when they're new and need to get over themselves. If someone can pass the driving test with just 12 lessons then they're clearly competent. I'd rather be behind someone who just had 12 lessons and is a Novice driver rather than the learner who failed 4 or 5 times and is still allowed drive...

I passed my test after driving for 6 months. I did practice between lessons but only for a few hours and it was mainly turnabouts and reversing around corners with some regular driving. It's difficult to get time to do it with an accompanying driver sometimes.

SCOOP 64

spurious wrote: »

So you drove for just 12 hours over six months and then passed?

Not the rules when i took the test, you could apply for the test anytime,
take 5 lessons if you want then take test, you would just fail if not good enough, it was up to you ,Did my within 6 months and passed,would have taken it as soon as i thought i was good enough due to cost, 11 lessons,
but was probably easier in my day , no theory test, just a few questions at end,on the day of the test if the test instructor thinks your good enough you will get a pass, be it 10,12 ,30 lessons, still believe it can be done with 12 with in 6 months with just lessons, but obviously not for every one.

Sam Kade

DaveyDave wrote: »

It's possible someone could only do lessons and pass. Once I got comfortable in the car being on the road was a piece of cake. I cycled for 6 years before getting my licence so I know how to use roads well while others wouldn't have a clue. I didn't do much in terms of practice and it was my later lessons where I ironed out the habits and focused on things like a turnabout or reversing around corners. Obviously I had a good start with my experience on the road but that's not to say other people can't be a natural behind the wheel and be good at it.

I've noticed a lot of people on boards don't believe someone could be good at driving when they're new and need to get over themselves. If someone can pass the driving test with just 12 lessons then they're clearly competent. I'd rather be behind someone who just had 12 lessons and is a Novice driver rather than the learner who failed 4 or 5 times and is still allowed drive...

I passed my test after driving for 6 months. I did practice between lessons but only for a few hours and it was mainly turnabouts and reversing around corners with some regular driving. It's difficult to get time to do it with an accompanying driver sometimes.

Just because you pass your test after 12 lessons from a standing start doesn't mean you are a good driver.

DaveyDave

Sam Kade wrote: »

Just because you pass your test after 12 lessons from a standing start doesn't mean you are a good driver.

I didn't say that. There's potential to be a good driver. A lot of people have the attitude that anyone who's new couldn't possibly be a good driver.

Sam Kade

DaveyDave wrote: »

I didn't say that. There's potential to be a good driver. A lot of people have the attitude that anyone who's new couldn't possibly be a good driver.

You didn't say that and then you say it, you could fool me. Simple fact of the matter is that you need lots of driving exerience to become a good driver no matter how good you believe you are after a few lessons.

DaveyDave

Sam Kade wrote: »

You didn't say that and then you say it, you could fool me. Simple fact of the matter is that you need lots of driving exerience to become a good driver no matter how good you believe you are after a few lessons.

I'm not saying the day they get their full license they're automatically a good driver. I'm saying there's potential they'll be good early on. Not everyone needs to be driving 5 years until they're good. New drivers can be good in their first year. It's all down to what the individual has done/come across in that time and also how good the person is behind a wheel in general as some are better than others.