Preparing for the Test

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Driving in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge

E.C.P.C. Driving School

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Preparing for the test? Whether you’re an absolute beginner, have been struggling to pass, or have come from another country and now need a UK licence, ECPC can help you.

Keen to pass? Silly question, but give yourself the best chance. The official pass rate for the Sevenoaks test centre was 43.8% in 2005. ECPC’s pass rate of 60.9% for all pupils at Sevenoaks means that our pupils take one test less to pass than the average. That means that with ECPC you pass 8 weeks sooner and save about two hundred pounds on lessons and test fees, compared to the average driving school.

If you’ve never driven before, and start out with ECPC, our pass rate is even better: 66.7%. So if you want to pass your test, get started with ECPC!

Last minute test? If you get a short-notice test slot in Sevenoaks, we’ll help you if we can. If you aren’t an ECPC pupil, you’ll need at least four hours of lessons with ECPC before the test. We have found that eight hours will give you a very good chance of passing. These lessons will allow you to get used to manoeuvring the car and to conditions and road features in Sevenoaks. It will also allow the ECPC instructor to make sure that you can drive to a safe standard. If the instructor does not consider that you meet the safety standard, they will not permit you to use an ECPC car for the test.

Preparing for the Test

Text Box: “With much encouragement from Steve and hard work from myself, my confidence grew as I was learning to drive. I was nervous being on the road among other drivers at first, but Steve put all my worries to rest and I was able to focus on driving.” Maya, 17, Gravesend, passed her test in April 2006 Your very first lesson needs to be two hours. In that time you’ll learn all about the controls of the car, to move off safely and stop the car in a good place, and you’ll start to deal with junctions. After that, lessons can be as long and as often as suits you. You’ll get advice on the theory test, learn to deal with all kinds of roads and traffic situations, and practice parking and other manoeuvres. There will be practice tests and we’ll build up your experience until you’re ready to go solo. That’s the time to take your test. With your Test Pass certificate and Drive On magazine in your hand, you’ll be able to take your Pass Plus course with ECPC. Find out more.

Text Box: A lot of people have done a bit of driving at 17 and never quite got through the test. As time passes, you might find you really need to drive. ECPC is used to helping pupils in this situation, you’re probably more mature and cautious than younger pupils and may have had bad experiences in the past. We’ll help you use your maturity to become a better and safer driver. “None of this would have been possible without your teaching and patience - so thank you very much - couldn't work without my car now!” Dan, 31, Otford, passed his test in December 2005 Some of our successful pupils have almost given up on themselves after repeated failure. If that’s you, try ECPC, we really can get you through: "I had failed three driving tests when I found ECPC. Steve seemed to know what and how I needed to learn. I passed my fourth test and also did my PassPlus with Steve. It has made me a confident and safe driver despite my earlier failures." Laboni, 29, Sevenoaks, passed her test in August 2006 Sevenoaks is a popular location for Londoners to learn and take a test. Easy access by train (yes, we’ll pick you up at the station, no problem), and a short waiting list make Sevenoaks an ideal choice. Find out more.

Text Box: Years of experience back home, and now you need to pass your UK test! It’s not easy. You need help from someone who understands your situation and how to train you to drive the UK way. Successful ECPC pupils have held licences from many places including Algeria, Bangladesh, California, Congo, Florida, Kosovo, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Ukraine, Virginia and Zambia. Find out more.