[james3334]

Whens the best time to take driving lessons?

1 Hour per week?

3-4 hours per week?

I'm looking to take 10 hours worth of lessons to start with. But with the Olympics coming up and I'm in London, is it best to wait and take lessons after the Olympics finishes?

Thanks

[sweetheartbreakin]

Why only 10 lessons to start with? If you think you'll be stuck in traffic the whole time it might be best to wait but if you think it'll be busy and a challenge you should go for it...will get you used to driving in different situations which you'll have to deal with once you've passed your test

Also I have a 1 hour lesson a week (attention problems) but I want to bump it up to 1.5 hours, if you can concentrate for longer 2 hours could be sufficient

[Advisor]

You should learn to drive in all conditions, so once you're experienced, mix up the times somewhat and get used to being in traffic and having to make snappy judgements.

One hour a week is not enough to properly consolidate your skills. Aim for at least four; these can be taken in whatever pattern you feel comfortable with, although 3 x 90 minute lessons is a nice happy medium. There are infinite permuations, so discuss these with your instructor as it all depends on mutual availability, budget and learning curve.

No point waiting until after the Olympics as you can always be flexible with training areas to avoid the hotspots. Greater London is a big place. No need to huddle around test centre roads either; this just gets on examiners' nerves and upsets local residents. Get the broadest experience possible, on as many different types of road as possible and in many different areas.

[Camoxide]

Most people I knew did 1 hour a week due to costs.

I'd recommend maybe 4 hours a week?

Possibly do a 2 hour session once every other week.

[Ice Constricter]

(Original post by Advisor)
You should learn to drive in all conditions, so once you're experienced, mix up the times somewhat and get used to being in traffic and having to make snappy judgements.

One hour a week is not enough to properly consolidate your skills. Aim for at least four; these can be taken in whatever pattern you feel comfortable with, although 3 x 90 minute lessons is a nice happy medium. There are infinite permuations, so discuss these with your instructor as it all depends on mutual availability, budget and learning curve.

No point waiting until after the Olympics as you can always be flexible with training areas to avoid the hotspots. Greater London is a big place. No need to huddle around test centre roads either; this just gets on examiners' nerves and upsets local residents. Get the broadest experience possible, on as many different types of road as possible and in many different areas.

All that needs to be said has been said here.