Lessons

Tests

Theory Test must be passed before a driving test can be applied for. Theory Tests can be taken in Northern Ireland at the following locations: Belfast; Ballymena; Londonderry; Newry; Omagh and Portadown. Tests taken in other parts of the U.K. are acceptable in Northern Ireland and vice versa.

The current price of a Theory Test is £28.50 and a test can be booked by telephoning 0845 600 6700 making sure you have your driver number and a debit or credit card to hand.

Driving Tests in Northern Ireland are held at various test centres throughout the country

Telephone: 0845 247 247 3

Test times are: Mon - Fri 08.50; 09.50; 11.05; 12.05; 1.50; 2.50; 3.50. At some test centres evening and weekend tests are available at extra cost.

Tests can be booked by phone - 0845 247 247 2

Please note that in Northern Ireland an Emergency Stop is mandatory on all driving tests

Lessons

The number of lessons required to pass the practical driving test will depend on the ability of the individual, according to government statistics this can be anything up to 45 hours.

At Confidence School Of Motoring the average number of lessons up to test is considerably less than this but we would assure you that we do not take short cuts. With peoples lives at stake, we teach "safe driving for life".

The following areas will be covered:

• Moving off and stopping the vehicle
• Left and right turns - Major to minor roads
• Junctions - approach and observation
• Emerging - Minor to major roads
• Awareness and anticipation - Hazard recognition
• Understanding and reaction to - Signal signs and road markings
• Crossroads and roundabouts
• Interacting with other vehicles
• Manoeuvres (turning, parking, reversing)
• Pedestrian crossings and use of signals
• Correct use of speed including dual carriageway
• Emergency stops and use of mirrors