DVSA research shows the average 17 year old that has never driven a car before will require around 67 hours of tuition in order to reach test standard. This tuition is usually made up of 45 hours with a professional driving instructor and 22 hours of private practice.

The majority of MGM Driving tuition pupils will reach test standard with less lessons then the DVSA average.

Our proven syllabus will ensure you reach test standard as soon as possible and to a very high standard.

Our courses and lessons are tailored to pupil's individual needs ensuring you only receive the lessons you require.  

We are able to work with parents or supervising drivers that are helping pupil's with private practice ensuring this does not hinder the learning process.

You will require a provisional licence before you can book a theory test.

You can apply for your provisional driving licence from the age of 15 years and nine months old but you cannot drive a car on a public road until you are seventeen.

You can take the theory test from your 17th birthday onwards.

Once you have passed your theory test you have two years from your pass date in order to pass the practical test.

We would advise you to start learning the theory at the same time you are taking your on road lessons, once you have taken some mock tests your instructor will advise you when to book your theory test.

You cannot book your practical test until you have passed your theory test and have the required pass certificate.

If you are taking the practical test in the instructor's car you will need to take a mock test before you are able to book the practical test.

Your instructor will advise you when to take the mock test and when to book the practical test.

Please ensure you bring your provisional driving licence on your first on road lesson and all on going on road lessons.

You will be required to read a number plate at a distance on 20 meters.

Please bring any glasses if you require them.

It is advisable to were suitable flat shoes when you are learning to drive.

Many pupils are nervous when they first start driving lessons, you will find MGM Driving Tuition instructors are very understanding, patient and use to helping nervous pupils gain the confidence they require.

If you are starting your first driving lesson on road then you will start at a quiet location in order to get comfortable with the car.

You can spend as long as you require in a quiet location until you start to feel confident and are ready to move on.

You wil find that your instructor will not rush you and will only move on when you are ready to.

Many of our pupils will start the first lesson at our off road track this is a great place to start without the distraction of other road users. Nervous pupils can really benefit from our off road courses to help then gain the confidence in order to start on road lessons.

The price of lessons remains the same for any car you take your lesson in.

Although we would recommend you take driving lessons with a professional driving instructor parents or a supervising driver can supervise you while you practice to drive providing they meet certain rules, however a lot has changed with the tests since your parents learned to drive and took the theory and practical drving tests.

We would advise pupils to start on road lessons with a professional driving instructor that has a dual control car.

Once you build up your skills and feel confident driving on the road the instructor will advise you or your parents when it is suitable for them to take you out.

The instructor can work with parents or supervising drivers and advise them on the areas to practice.

Parents or supervising drivers can also take a short course with one of our instructors to help with this supervision.

Yes you can take lesson in your own car once you reach the required standard.

The car will need to be road worthy and carry the correct Insurance documents. 

Your instructor will advise you when you can take lesson in your own car.

Please note that any claims will be made through the pupil's insurance when required and not the instructor's.

No you do not need to have passed your theory test in order to take your first lesson.

You will need to pass the theory test if you are taking an intesive driving course with a practical test at the end of your course. 

In order for us to book a practical test you must have a theory pass certificate.

The theory test is in two parts and consist of 50 multiple-choice questions and a hazard perception test. You have 57 minutes to answer the 50 multiple-choice questions. You can finish the multiple-choice questions part when you have answered all of the questions. You do not have to use the full 57 minutes. The hazard perception test last approximately 20 minutes.

The practical driving test last for around 40 minutes.

You can use your instructors car that you have been taking lessons in or you are able to take your own car to the test if it meets the rules.

Yes the instructor can pick you up at home and drop you off at college providing they are in Guildford, Godalming or Cranleigh.

The instructor can pick you up and drop you off anywhere in the Guildford, Cranleigh or Godalming area.
 
Please advise the instructor before your lesson so he is able to plan his next appointment.

All lesson that are not used can be refunded at the end of your course or lessons if they are not required.

By having a block booking of lessons you are able to guarantee the same day and time each week for your lessons.

We are unable to forward book lessons without payment.

Pupils that have not blocked booked will be offered the slots the instructor has free for that week.

Payment can be made by credit or debit card online, by bank transfer or by cash to the instructor on the day of your lesson.