FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes. Beginners can enquire about starting from scratch. An instructor can introduce vehicle controls, basic manoeuvres, road awareness and safe driving step by step, at a pace suited to your confidence and progress.

A six-point check is a systematic observation routine before moving off. It helps you check your surroundings, mirrors and blind spots. The sequence depends on the situation, and observations must be appropriate, effective and safe. It is not a substitute for continuing to observe while driving.

Bring your valid provisional driving licence and wear comfortable footwear that allows safe pedal control. Follow any extra instructions provided when you book.

In the UK, you normally need to be 17 to drive a car on public roads and must hold a provisional driving licence. Check the latest GOV.UK guidance because rules can change. Learning to drive is different from taking the practical test.

You can enquire before your licence is ready, but you must hold the correct provisional licence and meet legal requirements before driving on public roads. Please have it ready before your first lesson.

Yes. Enquire about lessons suited to your previous experience, ability, confidence and goals. Your instructor can identify what you already do well and what needs practice.

This varies with previous experience, private practice, confidence, learning pace and progress. NOIR will not promise a fixed number or guarantee readiness by a particular date.

Manual lessons teach gears and clutch control, while automatic lessons change gear for you. Passing in an automatic normally restricts your licence to automatic vehicles. Availability depends on NOIR’s current services.