( 01474 359236      M 07778 355005      enquiries@ECPCdrivingschool.co.uk

Driving in North West and Mid Kent

E.C.P.C. Driving School

                                  157 Colyer Rd

12 Parrock Avenue              Northfleet

Gravesend                         Gravesend

DA12 1QQ                           DA11 8AZ

To contact us:

Please note that we do not take calls during lessons, so just leave a voicemail or send a text, please. We really will get back to you as soon as possible.

( 01474 359236 or 01474 332968

M  07957 368863 or 07778 355005

enquiries@ECPCdrivingschool.co.uk

Driving in North West and Mid Kent

E.C.P.C. Driving School

First you need to pass your theory test. You can’t book the practical test until you have your theory test pass certificate.

Then you need to be ready for the test. Once you have covered the syllabus and your driving is nearly up to test standard, your ECPC instructor will take you through the test procedure and you’ll do mock tests and other practices. There’s normally a waiting time of around 4 to 8 weeks for a test slot, so we’ll advise you when to book to have the best chance of passing. It’s really important to keep up your lessons and practice while you’re waiting for test day.

Yes. The DSA recommends you take practical lessons while preparing for your theory test. The combination of practical experience with theoretical learning should help you perform better at the theory test.

The theory test is to check your knowledge of the highway code and related driving rules. The test is done on a computer at a Theory Test Centre. There are two parts, the Theory Test and the Hazard Perception Test. You have to pass both parts at a single sitting.

The theory test has 50 multiple-choice questions. You have to get at least 43 right. The HPT has 14 video clips, taken from a moving car. You have to click the mouse button when you see a developing hazard. The sooner you spot it, the more points you get. There are 15 scoring hazards and 5 points max for each. You have to get 44 out of 75 to pass.

Your ECPC instructor will help you practice for both parts of the test as you begin to drive, and advise you on good practice material so you can learn at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

More than you might think! The test is much harder than when your parents took it, there are more parking manoeuvres, and you are expected to drive better.

The official DSA website says: “There is no set number of driving lessons you must have before sitting your practical test. However, those who pass their driving test have had, on average, about 45 hours of professional training, combined with 22 hours of private practice. Candidates who combine professional instruction with private practice are also more successful on the test.”