Getting Started

Learning to Drive with Acclaim your local, national driving school

So you want to learn to drive? OK, the first thing you will need to do is to get your Provisional Licence. You can apply for the provisional licence when you are 16, but you are not allowed to drive a car until you are 17, unless you are in receipt of disability living allowance (Mobility Component) at the higher rate.

The provisional licence application form (D1) is available from your local Post Office, or you’re nearest Acclaim Driving Academy Office, and we recommend you apply about 3 months before your 17th birthday. You should then receive your licence back in time to book your first driving lesson for your birthday.

You also need to check your eyesight. Can you read an old style number from 20.50 metres, or 20 metres for the new style number plate? (Approximately 5 car lengths). If you need to wear contact lenses, or glasses to do this, you MUST wear them at all times whilst driving.

Preparing for Your Driving Lessons

Before your first driving lesson you can study the Highway Code and start preparing for your Theory Test. You can buy Highway Code books, DVD’S and other useful products in our online Shop. We also have FREE ONLINE THEORY TESTS and HAZARD PERCEPTION CLIPS available to give you some valuable practice before you take the real thing, available to all Acclaim students.

Book your first driving lesson now !