New drivers

Melbourne School of Motoring has considerable experience in preparing pupils for their DSA practical test.

Lessons are normally given in regular weekly blocks of 2 hours duration – however the frequency of lessons, and on occasion their length, may be varied to suit the needs of the individual.

As an alternative to regular weekly lessons, some pupils may prefer to undertake an intensive period of instruction – with tuition typically being provided in 2 blocks of 3 hours tuition each day over a number of consecutive days. This approach has the advantage of maintaining focus, but requires a high level of commitment from the pupil if they are to succeed.

Before embarking on a course of driving lessons, prospective pupils should have regard to their ability to fund their driving tuition through to successful completion of their DSA test. Whilst the number of lessons/hours tuition a pupil will require in order to pass their driving test will vary from individual to individual, typically it will take the average pupil around 40+ hours tuition – or 20 x 2 hour lessons, before they are ready to take their test – and further lessons may be required should their first (or subsequent) attempt(s) prove unsuccessful.

Pupils also need to allow for the cost of the test itself – currently £62 (weekdays) / £75 (evenings / weekends).

Experience has shown that long gaps between lessons are likely to result in pupils forgetting much of what they have been taught previously, leading to time having to be spent in subsequent lessons going over things again. This can lead to pupils feeling disheartened / frustrated with their perceived lack of progress.

At your first lesson, you will be required to undertake the standard DSA eyesight test, which is to read a new style vehicle number plate from a distance of 20 metres. If you normally wear glasses to assist with long distance vision, then please ensure that you have these with you for your lesson. The Instructor will also require sight of both parts of your provisional driving licence.