By: Julia Aidan
Submitted: 2010-10-23 05:37:41 | Word Count: 711
Knowing how to drive a vehicle is very necessary these days as vehicles have become one of the basic needs for everyone. To drive your personal or any other automobile you ought to have a driving license which is a legal evidence that you could drive and understand all the regulations. To get it, many countries have their own examining tests in order to find out whether the interested applicant is capable of holding a driving license or not. Through the test one gets a chance to show if they have the required skills to handle the kind of traffic conditions they will face daily. We should be aware of all the road safety skills even while learning driving as it helps us to stay away from getting into reckless driving or drunken driving. It is also meant to verify whether the applicant is fully competent at driving on a busy road without posing any kind of danger to any of his other companions driving on the road.
To get a full driving license, you need to pass the theory test and the practical test. To appear for these tests you need to know the traffic laws, traffic signs and also the regulations of the road. Following this will be a practical driving test. This rule started on 1st July 1997 and it would cost you £31.00 to get a license made for car or a motorbike. To get this license you should have a provisional license and you should be at least 17 years old.
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The Theory test comprises of two parts i.e. the multiple choice questions and the hazard perception test. This was as part of the test on 14 November 2002. To own the license you need to successfully pass both.
In the multiple choice question you will be provided with various questions which will have a number of answers, up to six in total. You need to pick the correct ones. At times it could have 2 or more answers correct, so do read the question carefully.
In the hazardous perception test you will be shown a video clip related to driving, where it will have a developing hazard which you need to identify and show your consciousness by clicking. You will be provided with a touch screen computer and headphones. You will get 14 videos on the pc, each of about a minute. Maximum of 5 points is assigned to each hazard. You'll need a total of 44 points from 75 points to clear the test.
Sometimes people take these tests very casually but friends it's not as easy. To pass the theory test in the first attempt it is best invest some time studying with the help of a book or an online theory test instead of risk failing and losing the booking fee. Most of the people don't succeed in the theory test in their first attempt. Usually this is the hazard perception videos but could be multiple choice tests as well. To increase your chances, it's better to prepare yourself on a pc which has similar tests as those that done on the exam day.
For the practical test it is best to utilize a approved driving instructor (ADI) since they are qualified to teach learner drivers and also have a lot of experience training learners the skills they require. If you intend to do everything on your own, you should take care that you don't ignore anything and do consider each and everything. So, it's easier to learn from a trainer in a proper way instead of learning improper habits which are a hazard to you and also to other users of the road. The instructor teaches you minor details about the driving, including all the rules and regulations required to be followed.
Once you have passed both the practical and theory test you will need to tell the DVLA within two years to acquire the full driving license. If you do not apply within two years then you will have to take the tests again. After you apply the DVLA will be sending your license in less than four weeks.
