Driving Schools In Greenford and Ealing

Getting Started
How do I get started? At ITO Driving School based in the Greenford area, we know that Learning to drive is fun and rewarding, though you will need to be aware of a few things before you embark upon your lifetime of motoring. To be able to throw away your “L” plates and drive a car on your own, you will need to pass two separate tests – the theory test and the practical test. Each of these tests should only be attempted once professional tuition has been taken and your tutor believes that you are capable of passing these tests. Can my family and friends help me to learn to drive? While family members and friends may wish to help you with these tests, we highly recommend that professional tuition is taken… Professional instructors have been through training courses that cover not only “how to drive”, but also “how to teach” – as learning to drive can potentially be a stressful time for the learner, it pays to have a tutor that stays calm under pressure. Professional instructors are regularly checked by the DSA to ensure they are teaching their students correctly, in both how and what they are teaching – family members do not have to continually keep up to date in the same way, so learning from a family member will not give you the full knowledge you need to be safe and pass your tests, and could at worst lead to you learning bad habits that are then difficult to “un-learn”. Professional instructors are taught how to deal with dangerous situations and have the ability to take control of the car to avoid a collision, if necessary. Only a registered driving instructor is allowed to take money in return for providing driving lessons. If you wish to have some assistance with your practical driving as you near the date of your test, please visit the RoSPA website for details of how your family and friends can best help you. What do I need to have or do to get started? Before you can book your theory test and before you can start any practical lessons, you will need to complete the following tasks. Since they may take a while to arrange and complete, it is advisable to do them now and get them out of the way. Apply for and receive your own provisional driving...
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Provisional Licence
Why do I need a provisional licence? In Greenford and surrounding areas as in fact the whole of the UK, you cannot start to drive a car until your provisional driving licence has been accepted and is in your possession. It is a legal requirement, and driving without it could lead to a fine or potentially a ban from driving – even before you have legally started. When you are learning, you will need to put “L” plates on the front and back of your car. They must be clearly visible. Your “L” plates also have to meet legal specifications – so buy them rather than trying to make your own and make sure that whenever a learner driver is not driving, the “L” plates are taken off. In order for you to learn how to drive, you must have someone over the age of 21 who has been driving on a full licence for at least three years. How do I get a provisional licence? You can apply for your licence up to 3 months before your 17th birthday, but you must not drive on the road until your licence has arrived and not until the day of your 17th birthday. If you are disabled, you can start to learn how to drive a year earlier, when you reach your 16th birthday. You must complete driving licence application and photo card application form D1 (which is available from most post offices) and pay the appropriate fee. The new D1 form will have an area in the bottom left corner for you to attach your photograph. Please visit the GOV.UK page for full details of the cost of a driving licence . If you do not wish to send your identity documents through the post, a premium service for checking photo card applications is available at selected post office branches. Your application can be checked for accuracy and completeness and your identity documents returned to you immediately. The post office will then send your application form to the DVLA in the post. The premium service fee is £4 and is in addition to the standard driving licence fee for applications sent directly to the DVLA. Please visit the GOV.UK page for full details of how to apply online for a provisional driving licence. How long will it take to get a provisional licence? The DVLA aims to deliver your...
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Driving Lessons
What do I need to have or do before I can start having lessons? As stated in the Provisional licence section, you must have a provisional licence in your possession in order to start driving. It is a legal requirement, and driving without it could lead to a fine or potentially a ban from driving – even before you have legally started. You also need to have good eyesight. You must be able to read a vehicles registration plate from 20.5 metres away in good daylight. However, the new style registration plates, which were introduced in September 2001, must be read from 20 metres away. If you have to wear glasses or contact lenses, do not panic, just make sure you always wear them when driving. Please see the Eyesight Check page for further details. Where do the lessons take place? The lessons will take place at a location that your instructor believes will be suitable for the lesson. This could be an open car park, back roads or even busy main roads. The lessons are based around your ability and confidence. What is taught in the lessons? The subject taught in each lesson will vary. The driving instructor is a fully qualified professional, and will teach you the key points on different aspects of driving at a pace that suits you. What is a typical lesson like? A typical lesson is simple to understand: Catch-up and review previous lessons, What will be learnt in today’s lessons, Learn, Return to where you began or a pre-arranged drop-off point Review and discuss that lesson. Different lesson topics and lesson times have different structures, but you are always guaranteed to learn something. Your driving instructor will guide you from your first lesson, to passing your practical test. They will support you and help you to make sure that you can drive on the road safely and...
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Theory Tuition
How does my instructor help with theory tuition? Your instructor is primarily responsible for teaching you the practical aspects of driving – while there is some overlap between the theory and practical aspects, your instructor may wish to focus on the practical aspects. You may purchase the following guides to help you prepare for the Theory test The Official DSA Guide to Driving – the essential skills (Book) The Official DSA Complete Theory Test Kit – 2012 (PC/Mac) Driving Test Success All Test 2012 Edition (PC) If you have an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, you may consider buying the the App from the App Store – DSA Theory Test Kit at a reduced price of £3.99 Your driving instructor is happy to answer any questions you may have with your theory studies. Please don’t be afraid to ask you driving instructor any questions – they are there to help you not only pass your driving test but also to teach you how to be a responsible and safe...
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Getting Started
How do I get started? At ITO Driving School based in the Greenford area, we know that Learning to drive is fun and rewarding, though you will need to be aware of a few things before you embark upon your lifetime of motoring. To be able to throw away your “L” plates and drive a car on your own, you will need to pass two separate tests – the theory test and the practical test. Each of these tests...

Provisional Licence
Why do I need a provisional licence? In Greenford and surrounding areas as in fact the whole of the UK, you cannot start to drive a car until your provisional driving licence has been accepted and is in your possession. It is a legal requirement, and driving without it could lead to a fine or potentially a ban from driving – even before you have legally started. When you are learning, you will need to put “L” plates on...

Driving Lessons
What do I need to have or do before I can start having lessons? As stated in the Provisional licence section, you must have a provisional licence in your possession in order to start driving. It is a legal requirement, and driving without it could lead to a fine or potentially a ban from driving – even before you have legally started. You also need to have good eyesight. You must be able to read a vehicles registration plate from 20.5...

Theory Tuition
How does my instructor help with theory tuition? Your instructor is primarily responsible for teaching you the practical aspects of driving – while there is some overlap between the theory and practical aspects, your instructor may wish to focus on the practical aspects. You may purchase the following guides to help you prepare for the Theory test The Official DSA Guide to Driving – the essential skills (Book) The Official DSA Complete Theory Test Kit – 2012 (PC/Mac) Driving...