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Eco Driven Driving School covering Bristol and Portishead                       Email us : Bryan@eco-driven.co.uk

01275 849 505 / 0705 004 9974
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Intensive driving courses

  For a  more intense learning experience, take and pass your driving test quicker. All courses are individually designed to cater for all your needs.
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Refresher driving lessons

  For those that may have passed their test some time ago and require tutorials to help them feel more confident behind the wheel again.
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Special needs

  Conditions such as ADHD dyslexia dyspraxia and ME need not be a barrier to learning to drive.
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Eco driving

  Is a environmentally modern approach to driving helping to reduce emission and noise output, as well as saving you money.
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Pass Plus

  Gain valuable experience quicker and save money at the same time, 6 hours of tutorials and there's no test at the end.
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          The assurance of a safe learning environment

 

Driving and theory tests

What is the multiple choice part of the test?
• 50 multiple choice questions covering a wide range of driving topics.
• To pass you must answer 43 or more questions correctly in 57 minutes.
• The system has the option for dyslexic candidates to listen to the test being read in English through a headset. Voice-over's in 20 other languages are available.

Dyslexic candidates can apply to have up to double the standard 57  minutes. You need to ask when you apply for the test. A letter or report from a professional should explain your reading ability, i.e., a teacher, a psychologist, or Local Dyslexia Association officer. You will have to phone again for a test date after the report has been processed.

How does the hazard perception part work?
• The test consists of 14 video clips, each lasting about one minute.
• The clips feature various types of hazards, such as vehicles, pedestrians and road conditions.
• You should respond by pressing a mouse button as soon as you see a hazard developing
• The earlier the developing hazard is spotted and a response made, the higher the score.
• Candidates can score up to five marks on each hazard, and the test contains 15 score able hazards.
• The pass mark for this part of the test is 44 out of 75
• You're driving instructor is able to offer free theory training if required including the free use of theory and hazard perception material.
• DSA fee for theory test £30

Practical Driving Test
 • At the start of the test once all documentation is checked an eyesight check is carried out.
• Before you move off on test you be asked 2 show me tell me questions.
• The test lasts about 40 minutes driving on a variety of differing roads.
• You will be asked to carry out 2 of the reversing manoeuvres plus 1 in 3 test carry out the controlled emergency stop.
• You will also be asked to stop at the side of the road and move off again on numerous occasions.
• A maximum of 15 minor faults are permitted, 1 or more serious or dangerous faults lead to failure.
• DSA fee for driving tests £56.50 weekdays; £67.00 evening and weekends.

Theory Test Centre
Tower House (3rd flr)
Fairfax Street
Bristol
BS1 3BN

Theory test explained in detail

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