Welcome to Karens Driving School, possibly one of the best driving schools in Essex. Below are some helpful tips to aid you to learn to drive.
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To start learning to drive you need to be at least 17 years old, which is the minimum age that you can legally learn to drive a car on a public road in the UK. However, you can also drive if you 16 years of age and receive mobility allowance. You can apply for your provisional driving licence three months before your 17th birthday, although it doesn't become valid until the age of 17.
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As a learner driver you have to display "L" plates in a visible place on the front and rear of the car you're driving. Until the day you pass the practical part of the driving test you'll have to display these and drive with someone who has passed their test, but they must be over 21 years old and have held a full British driving licence for at least 3 years.
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Only large driving schools like Karen's School of Motoring have both manual and automatic vehicles. Most people choose to learn in a manual car. This means you gain a full driving licence and can go on to drive a manual or automatic car in the future. If, however, you pass your test in an automatic that's the only sort of car you're then qualified to drive. In an automatic you don't have to learn to use the clutch and gears, it's a much simpler task and means you can give more of your attention to what's happening on the road.
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Unlike most driving schools, we will offer help with the theory test via our online theory training or in car laminated question sheets, testing you with sample questions. Alternatively, when you first enquire or book your course of lessons, we will be more than happy to recommend the ideal books, CD-ROMS & DVD's. Some of these can be viewed or purchased fom our e-shop.
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These are basic safety checks that a driver should carry out to ensure the vehicle is safe for use. Although some checks may involve the candidate in opening the bonnet to identify where fluid levels would be checked, pupils will not be asked to touch a hot engine or physically check fluid levels.
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Firstly remember, most people including established performers get nervous and nerves are not necessarily a bad thing
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A new 40mph speed limit is being introduced on the A127 between the A128 junction... more on New 40mph speed limit to be introduced on A127 Basildon
Changes to the theory test: the facts
From 23 January 2012 the theory test... more on Changes to the theory test
