fox123 Posted 7 May 2014 Author Posted 7 May 2014 Think it's about £20-£25 a lesson now. Was £10 when I was learning to drive. Cheers for some of the advise posted. I'm imagining the missus would be cheaper to go on my insurance, though not sure I'd want the gamble of risking my no-claims.
StanSP Posted 7 May 2014 Posted 7 May 2014 I passed in 08 and was learning virtually all of that year - lessons for me were £20. How much is the practical test these days? I paid £57 for mine.
potter3 Posted 7 May 2014 Posted 7 May 2014 Passed when I was 18, didn't get a car until I was 19, cost about a grand to insure a 1.6, which wasn't too bad at all compared to some prices I've seen people paying. And sorry, I don't know how it's possible to fail the theory test...I did no revision and the only question I got wrong was how far to depress a persons chest when giving them CPR.
Itsthejoeker Posted 7 May 2014 Posted 7 May 2014 I had sheep walking all over the road in my hazard perception
Haydos Posted 7 May 2014 Posted 7 May 2014 The theory is complete sh*t and not needed... In my opinion, you just need to know the basics of your car - where the oil goes, water goes etc - and just need to know some of the signs as well as understanding lanes on the road etc... There's some stupid questions and for me there is no need for all this "how can you be eco-friendly" and "if a train doesn't come for 10 minutes depsite being stopped at a level crossing what should you do". I passed my driving test four years ago in 2010, but I've only been driving since early 2012. That's when I had a job, so I saved up to afford a car and insurance. Insurance was £1400, but because I was working I just payed it because it comes down after, and now I pay just under £600. Quite a drop. I'm glad it's like it is. No offence to people that have failed but some people are morons who the longer they can be kept off the road the better. Common sense is important believe it or not and a surprising amount of people just don't seem cut out for it.
Soar Fox Posted 7 May 2014 Posted 7 May 2014 I passed in 08 and was learning virtually all of that year - lessons for me were £20. How much is the practical test these days? I paid £57 for mine. A year to learn how to drive?? No offence but unless you had 2 lessons a month you must have really struggled with it.
ScouseFox Posted 7 May 2014 Posted 7 May 2014 it took me about 5 months of a lesson a week, missed one or two cos of christmas/being away but one a week for 20 weeks was roughly how i rolled. it cost me £175 to commit to 10 lessons (x2) or £20 a lesson. the test cost nearly £100 overall because it was an hour lesson right before it as prep, then 50 something quid for the test and another £20 for a "lesson" because i was using the instructors car for the hour of the test. i did all mine as soon as i turned 17 so my ma and da would buy me lessons for my birthday so i only paid for the last 2 and the test. that's why i wanted to get it out the way even though i knew i'd have no car or way of affording insurance at 17.
StanSP Posted 7 May 2014 Posted 7 May 2014 A year to learn how to drive?? No offence but unless you had 2 lessons a month you must have really struggled with it. I didn't have lessons every week. I just used the time from when I started to learn. I stopped learning while I had exams through May/June.. Failing the test a couple of times didn't help either!
purpleronnie Posted 19 August 2014 Posted 19 August 2014 May I suggest a short skirt, it worked for me.
MPH Posted 19 August 2014 Posted 19 August 2014 I passed my test 17 years ago now, but my missus wants to drive. I'm imagining that the lessons/test is totally different to what it was back then and insuring a car is pretty much through the roof, especially for youngsters wanting to take to the roads. So, what actually is required to pass the test these days? How much, on average, is the insurance cost of someone passing their test? I guess I'm fortunate enough to have 16 years no claims and my insurance is only £180 a year. How many of you have passed first time? Oh and just to mention those who are currently taking their lessons/tests - good luck as an aside, learning in the states is so much easier..... I never drove in England al;ways lived quite close to town and my work and infact all my family Moved to the states and got the urge. Automatic cars over here and the 'test' was literally driving out of the test station. down the road, a left turn, 3 point turn in that road and back into the test station. No emergancy stop, nothing like that. was done in less than 5 minutes. Funnily enough that would then give me the ability to drive in England when i come and visit....
purpleronnie Posted 19 August 2014 Posted 19 August 2014 as an aside, learning in the states is so much easier..... I never drove in England al;ways lived quite close to town and my work and infact all my family Moved to the states and got the urge. Automatic cars over here and the 'test' was literally driving out of the test station. down the road, a left turn, 3 point turn in that road and back into the test station. No emergancy stop, nothing like that. was done in less than 5 minutes. Funnily enough that would then give me the ability to drive in England when i come and visit.... Doesn't prepare you for the awful and inconsiderate American drivers.
Strokes Posted 19 August 2014 Posted 19 August 2014 I have been driving for years, its that easy I can do it whilst drunk and chatting on my phone.
fuchsntf Posted 19 August 2014 Posted 19 August 2014 I passed my test 17 years ago now, but my missus wants to drive. I'm imagining that the lessons/test is totally different to what it was back then and insuring a car is pretty much through the roof, especially for youngsters wanting to take to the roads. So, what actually is required to pass the test these days? How much, on average, is the insurance cost of someone passing their test? I guess I'm fortunate enough to have 16 years no claims and my insurance is only £180 a year. How many of you have passed first time? Oh and just to mention those who are currently taking their lessons/tests - good luck I am really worried about you...your letting your wife join the most dangerous and deadliest past time in Europe, then admit your looking for a good insurance policy......methinks the boys in blue should be paying you a visit. Mind you if you get away with it...good luck to ya.
Merging Cultures Posted 19 August 2014 Posted 19 August 2014 No one else wondering how old this guys missus is?
DB11 Posted 19 August 2014 Posted 19 August 2014 Passed 9 years ago when I was 17 at the 2nd attempt. Started on my birthday in January passed in May. Failed because I positioned myself in the left hand lane on a one way street when turning right. First car was a Peugeot 106 quicksilver, insurance was just under a £1000 3rd party fire & theft but that was with pass plus. I'm now paying around £400 a year fully comprehensive with full no claims and no points. I'm not sure how much things cost now regarding first timer insurance, driving lessons etc. But apparently they've changed the theory side of the test. Maybe ScouseFox can confirm this. I did the 35 multiple questions and then the 50 hazard & perception. What I have put in bold is very scary I passed in 2010 when I was 17 at the 2nd attempt. Started on my birthday in January and passed in May. Failed my first test because I positioned myself in the left hand lane on a one way street when turning right. My car was a Peugeot 106.
Soar Fox Posted 19 August 2014 Posted 19 August 2014 What I have put in bold is very scary I passed in 2010 when I was 17 at the 2nd attempt. Started on my birthday in January and passed in May. Failed my first test because I positioned myself in the left hand lane on a one way street when turning right. My car was a Peugeot 106. That is very very strange. What road did you fail your test on? Mine was on a side street in South wigston.
DB11 Posted 21 August 2014 Posted 21 August 2014 That is very very strange. What road did you fail your test on? Mine was on a side street in South wigston. It was Nottingham Road in Lougborough. A side street turning onto a main road.
Grandad. Posted 22 August 2014 Posted 22 August 2014 I don't drive, been toying with the idea of starting to learn, think I will try and save up and then go through one of them itensive driving courses.
leicsmac Posted 22 August 2014 Posted 22 August 2014 I don't drive, been toying with the idea of starting to learn, think I will try and save up and then go through one of them itensive driving courses. I intend to do the same when I get back to the UK - know the theory pretty much off by heart already so it's all about getting time in a car quickly. Those kind of courses would probably fit the bill. From what I can tell it's about £850-900 for a five-day one.
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