Driving Test Oxford Routes and FAQ

Oxford Driving Test Centre Preparations

How long will the test take? 

Preparing to take your test? Here’s what to expect at the Oxford driving test centre. As you prepare to take your driving road test, you are likely feeling a mix of anticipation, excitement and stress. Many people find that they experience an elevated sense of worry and panic as their driving test date approaches, no matter how well prepared they feel and how skilled they are behind the wheel. Taking driving lessons in Oxford can certainly help, but sometimes you need a little bit more help to feel ready. 

While a few jitters are normal as your testing date approaches, as purveyors of cheap driving lessons in Oxford, we want to help you feel in control and ‘in the driver’s seat’ before you take your driving test. Here are some of the key bits of info that you need when it comes to taking your driving test – with this information, you should feel confident, prepared and ready to take on the route. 

Once you are strapped in (don’t forget to fasten your seatbelt!) and ready to go, the actual duration of the test will usually be between 38 to 40 minutes. This amount of time will give the examiner time to assess your skills, aptitude and prowess behind the wheel. 

What kind of routes will I be expected to take? 

The examiner will want to see that you are able to smoothly navigate a wide variety of streets and roads, and that you can execute an array of necessary skills as you drive through town. As a result, the test route is always slightly different, but you can expect to be traversing various routes such as the Headington Roundabouts, the Cowley Junction Roundabout, the Rosehill Roundabout, Heyford Hill Roundabout and others.    

What kind of manoeuvres will I have to perform? 

The examiner will want to see that you have the full command of a wide array of manoeuvres and skills in your vehicle, and that you are able to respond to any kind of situation that might arise on the road. Some of the manoeuvres include parallel parking, turning in the road, reversing around a corner, bay parking and possibly even a controlled stop. You should be well prepared for any of these manoeuvres, as you will be given no notice or choice over which one you will be expected to perform. Lessons at our driving school in Oxford will ensure that you are more than ready to go.  

What is the ‘independent drive’ portion of the test? 

Since 2010, those taking a driving test are required to take a 10 minute ‘independent drive.’ This is nothing to stress about, but you should be well prepared. Your examiner will ask you to either follow road signs and markings to a nearby destination, or they might ask you to follow three or four verbal directions coupled with a diagram. While this section may seem intimidating, it is actually the most intuitive part of the test, as it mimics regular driving.

Tips to pass your driving test the first time

Here are a few simple, common sense tips that can help you to have a successful driving test and come out with your license.

• Get a restful night of sleep – Arriving tired or scatty will definitely increase your chances of mistakes and failure.
• Eat a healthy meal – Make sure you eat a nutritious breakfast or lunch, and avoid foods that make you feel tired or logy.
• Do not drink too much caffeine – While you might feel compelled to ramp up your coffee or tea consumption in order to feel more alert, if you drink more caffeine than usual you will be jittery and shaky – not ideal for a driving test!
• Take driving lessons – Ultimately, taking driving lessons in Oxford is the best way to get ready for your driving test. Do not skip this vital step.

Where is the Oxford driving test centre?

It is located at James Wolf Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX42PY. Call now on 01865 722 148 or send a message via the Contact Form online and schedule in your driving lessons today!

Intensive Driving Courses in Oxford

Intensive Driving Courses in Oxford – Learn to drive a week

Call now on 01865 722 148 or send a message via the Contact Form online and schedule in your intensive driving course today!

Whether you are a young person excited about marking your 17th year, or you are heading into your golden years and want to gain control over your personal transportation, learning to drive is a huge accomplishment. 

That said, many people express feelings of stress, fear and trepidation about acquiring this valuable skill – but there is no need to worry. A driving course is one of the best investments you can make in your future health, safety and peace of mind.

The cost for this intensive (or semi intensive) course package is likely a lot less than you are imagining – our driving lessons in Oxford are only is £899, and this includes the cost of the practical test (an additional value of£62).

If you are in the process of learning to drive a motor vehicle in Oxford, you should consider enrolling in our intensive driving course. Perfect for those with busy schedules and completely flexible in how you choose to book your sessions, Local Driving Academy is the top rated school in Oxford for cheap driving lessons, and we can get you on the road in no time at all.

Our intensive driving course is perfect for anyone looking to gain the skills, confidence and knowledge that you need to get you behind the wheel within a week’s time.

How can we teach you to drive within a week

The answer is simple – we structure our 30 hour course to your exact needs. We recommend that you choose to schedule your courses in an intensive way, getting you behind the wheel for 5 hours a day, five days a week (25 hours in total). Then, seeing as the current waiting list for a practical driving test is 10- 12 weeks, we will schedule a refresher session (2.5 hours in length) the day before your test, and another (2.5 hours in length) on the day of your test. This will ensure that you are refreshed, well practiced and ready to get top marks on your driving test, passing with flying colours on your first attempt.  

Are you unable to spend an entire week dedicated to dailydriving lessons? No worries at all – we can also operate this course in a ‘semi-intensive’ way, allowing you to schedule your driving lessons over the course of a month or longer. 

The cost for this intensive driving course package is likely a lot less than you are imagining – our driving lessons in Oxford are only is £899, and this includes the cost of the practical test (an additional value of£62).

 

Don’t risk getting behind the wheel before you are fully confident, educated and armed with the defensive driving skills that you need to be the best driver possible. Enrolling in driving lessons in Oxford is the best thing that you can do for your future safety – and the safety of your family and friends. 

Want to know more about the flexible driving lessons and courses that the team here at the Local Driving Academy in Oxford offer to our clients? 

We are happy to answer all of your queries and help you to get started as soon as possible. Call or email us today for information – we look forward to working with you.

Free Motorway Driving Lesson Offer in Oxford

September 2016 Offer for Driving Lessons in Oxford

September is a time of change for many people –  a new school or college, attending or returning to university.  For others it is just a time when one period ends and another starts, the time when the summer is coming to an end.  For these and many more reasons, September is a popular time to learn to drive and this is why Oxford LDA have created two special offers for the month.

Call 01865 722 148 to book now.

Getting started with learning to drive

One of the hardest things to do when you want to learn to drive is taking that first step, booking that first lesson and getting behind the wheel of the car.  We know this can be a bit scary or sometimes we just seem to have such busy lives that we don’t have time to fit it in.  But once you learn to drive, you will never look back!

To help entice you to start your driving lesson experience, Oxford LDA are offering a special offer for the price of your first driving lesson – just £25!  This means for the cost of a couple of DVDs or a new computer game, you can make that big step, book your first lesson and experience the thrill of driving for the first time.

Motorway Free Lesson – Extra Special Offer for 30 Hours

A big part of driving around Oxford and across the country is using the motorway network.  But this isn’t covered as part of normal driving lessons and isn’t a part of your driving test.  However, more and more people are asking for lessons on the motorway to help them prepare for when they can drive on these roads on their own.
This inspired Oxford LDA’s second September special offer – we will give you a free motorway lesson when you book 30 hours’ worth of lessons from us.  This means you get the extra experience of motorway driving while still with a qualified instructor.  And once you have finished your lessons and passed your test, you will be better prepared to drive on any type of road, anywhere in the UK.

Learning to drive in Oxford with a dual controlled car

Once you have made that first step and booked your driving lesson then you will quickly want more.  LDA offer a number of options to help you learn to drive at the pace that suits you and your schedule.  As DSA qualified instructors we can offer safe and effective lessons in a dual controlled car that means you never need to stress, feel out of control or nervous when behind the wheel.



Perhaps you have an automatic car at home and only plan to drive that style of car going forward?  In that case, you can opt for Automatic Driving Lessons, where you learn exclusive in an automatic vehicle and take your test based on this type of car.
After having that first taste of driving with your special offer lesson, you may find you want to dive into it full on.  LDA’s Intensive Driving Courses are perfect if you want to throw yourself into driving and get through your driving test as quickly as possible.