The latest government statistics suggest that the average learner takes 45 hours professional tuition and 20 hours private practice to pass the driving test. The national average for tests passed is 42.3%. To ensure you have the best chance of passing, take a look at our test and driving tips.... 

Test Tips	Driving tips
Take lessons with a professional instructor - make sure they are displaying their green driving instructor badge in the windscreen of their car.	Keep space - maintain a safe distance all around the car and always leave yourself a way out.
Make sure you fully understand all aspects of driving and the test.	Keep you eyes moving - scan the near, middle and far distances of the road in front and in your mirrors.
Get plenty of practice and a good night's sleep before the test.	Keep calm - don't allow the bad driving of others to frustrate or anger you.
Stay calm and focus on what you are doing. Chew gum - it helps you concentrate	Be considerate - we all share the same roads. Pedestrians, cyclists and lorry drivers all need extra consideration
If things go wrong, don't panic. Think about what you would do if you were on your own and how you would correct your mistake safely.	Take extra care around foreign lorries on motorways and dual carriageways. DON'T sit alongside them. As the drivers of those lorries are on the lefthand side, they cannot see you sitting next to them when they want to overtake as the blindspot on their right is large.