A driving instructor will have a grading issued by the DSA, this will range from 1 to 6 with 6 being the highest. It is possible for the instructor to have a low or no grading and still be very good. This is because grading is gained by the instructor taking a test. If the instructor does not have a high grade they may have just chosen not to take the test. This is something you ask them about.
Now insurance is always a pricey overhead but new drivers aren't exactly a good bet for insurance companies. I'm sure you're the best driver your instructor ever had the pleasure of teaching, but let's face it, he's probably passed out a fair few bad ones too. New drivers are generally young, impetuous, impatient and foolhardy. Insurers see an accident waiting to happen and statistically, new and young drivers are involved in more road accidents.
From the age of 17, you have to pass the theory test. This must be passed before you get your provisional licence (4 types based on age and how you are being taught). If you fail the theory test twice, you must take 12 hours of theory lessons before attempting it again.
It ought to go without saying that you should driving lessons watford not drink and drive or let peer pressure let you do something foolish. You could end up badly injured or you could injure an innocent party.
The first thing you will want to remember is that the type of car you drive has a lot to do with the price of insurance. Small engine vehicles and used vehicles are the cheapest to insure. A high performance vehicle like a sports car will cost a small fortune to insure. You may not be able to afford the insurance on this type of car. For your first car pick a used car that driving lessons watford is small. You will be able to afford the provisional insurance that you need. Remember that you cannot drive on the roads unless you have insurance. This is true for everyone. The law in the UK makes it illegal to drive without insurance.
Mirrors when changing direction. From your first driving lessons you would have been taught the MSPSL (mirrors, signal, position, speed, look) routine. When changing direction for a hazard use your mirrors in pairs to give the best view possible behind you.
Another part of the new driving test which you may not be too crazy about is the fact that theory questions will no longer be published. Pupils were just learning the questions and answers to the theory test and not learning the meaning of the answers. They were not learning the information. Starting September 2011 the questions and answers will no longer be published anywhere. You will have to read books or watch DVDs to learn the information and remember it.