Thinking of learning to drive

It's very possible to do 1 hour a week and pass. It takes about 15-30 lessons for the average person before they're ready to take their practical test. I done my test within 13 lessons, and mostly done 1-3 lessons per week.

Goodluck!

Thank you. Was that without practising in another car (like your parents) ?

I didn't practice in any other car. And no problem!

The amount of time that it will take you depends on how confident you are about driving. I wasn't very confident so I took quite a while to do mine (45 hours) although going back after a 3 month break isn't easy but it was out of my control. Can you afford to drive after you pass? There's no point learning if you are never going to drive again. Obviously it's fair enough if it's just that you wait until you have more money for a car.

It's very possible to do 1 hour a week and pass. It takes about 15-30 lessons for the average person before they're ready to take their practical test. I done my test within 13 lessons, and mostly done 1-3 lessons per week.

Goodluck!

Whilst I have no reason to doubt that you passed in 13 lessons I have to point out that, according to the DVSA, the average number of hours professional tuition required to pass the test is 46 plus 20 hours of private practice. Now I am not wholly convinced that these numbers are right but if someone is an average driver then 15-30 lessons is not supported by the statistics.

As far as the OP is concerned, of course it is possible but assume that it will take you 9 months at 1 hour a week. If you then prove to be above average, you'll do it quicker, be quids in and be doubly happy! If you assume it will take 13 weeks then once you get to 14 , the pressure will be on, you may get disheartened and you will resent the extra money. Approach it with a realistic attitude and you won't be disappointed...

Yeah I don't mind if it takes a while as I'm not in a rush to pass. Would like to get my theory out of the way though. At the moment I couldn't afford a car but I want to get my license to get it out of the way so I'll be able to buy a car when the time comes. I'm a student nurse so hoping to buy a car sometime after I qualify to get to work and such
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Whilst I have no reason to doubt that you passed in 13 lessons I have to point out that, according to the DVSA, the average number of hours professional tuition required to pass the test is 46 plus 20 hours of private practice. Now I am not wholly convinced that these numbers are right but if someone is an average driver then 15-30 lessons is not supported by the statistics.

As far as the OP is concerned, of course it is possible but assume that it will take you 9 months at 1 hour a week. If you then prove to be above average, you'll do it quicker, be quids in and be doubly happy! If you assume it will take 13 weeks then once you get to 14 , the pressure will be on, you may get disheartened and you will resent the extra money. Approach it with a realistic attitude and you won't be disappointed...

Maybe I wasn't clear enough, but the time within the 15-30 lessons can be extended via two to three hours per lesson. Now if we are being completely statistical, the information i just stated will therefore leave a result of 48 - 60 hours on average. I don't think the OP will be under 'pressure' at their 14^th driving week... Since there is an unlimited amount of time to learn. And also I really doubt that the OP will 'resent' the money spent on driving lessons just because they may not feel up to 'test-standards' by the 14^th driving week; this is something that's going to benefit you for your whole life, being able to drive.

As far as the OP should be concerned; approach it any attitude my friend, "you can do anything you set your mind to" - if you want to pass it in 10 lessons, there is nothing stopping you.