Lessons, Courses and Tests

Theory and Hazard Perception Test
Start 2 Finish offer full support to learner drivers with their theory and Hazard Perception test, whether this be help incorporated into their practical driving lessons to recognise road signs and understand/apply road rules; support with reading material; support with appropriate software or support on how to effectively deal the hazard perception test. Start 2 Finish also help with advice on when to apply for your theory test and how to book the appointment.

Pass Plus Courses
Pass Plus course is a  driving course recommended by the DSA to be completed after passing your practical driving test. The pass plus scheme is intended to take existing skills acquired in your driving lessons and improving upon them in various setting in order to help you towards becoming a safer, more confident driver. Start 2 Finish offer a six hour course covering the six modules recommended by the DSA. Again the Pass Plus course is carried out by a fully qualified female driving instructor in a dual controlled car.

Motorway Driving Lessons
Motorway driving lessons are becoming a popular addition to driving courses for drivers who have passed their practical test and have a full driving license. Motorway driving can be daunting for the first time if done without help- the first time. The motorway driving lessons cover all areas of motorway driving including joining and leaving the motorway, changing lanes safely, overtaking, safe speeds in various circumstances, planning your journey, understanding motorway signs and junctions, breakdown procedures and fatigue as well as many other subjects. For more information on these lessons please do not hesitate to contact us.

Refresher Lessons
Refresher lessons are ideal for many people including those who need to re-sit a test after a period of disqualification, those returning to driving after a break, people driving in the UK on an international license or even those who are nervous about a particular aspect of driving. All refresher lessons are tailored to your requirements please contact us for more information.

• Attitudes to other road users
• Safety margins
• Hazard Perception
• Vehicle Handling
• Motorway Driving
• Rules of the road
• Road and Traffic signs
• Documents
• Accidents

Candidates must score a minimum of 43 out of 50 to pass this part of the exam and you are allocated 57 minutes in order to complete the test.  Full instructions are given on how to operate the computer on entry and you do not need a knowedge of computers in order to sit this exam.

At the end of this section candidates can review their answers before moving on to the hazard perception test. You can take an optional 3 minute break if you wish to do so.

Hazard Perception Test
The hazard perception test is also computer based but again you do not need a knowledge of computers in order to sit this exam. Candidates are shown 14 video clips which feature common everyday road scenes. Within these clips you are asked to identify 15 developing hazards, meaning one of the clips contains two areas to be identified. Each hazard has a maximum score of 5 points; answers are recorded by clicking on the mouse button.  Candidates must score 44 out of 75 in order to pass this part of the test.  You are not permitted to review your responses to this test at the end.

Intensive Course
Intensive courses are aimed at people who need to get through their practical test in a relatively short period of time. The intensive course, however is not necessarily suitable for all people as you will be asked to understand and use a great deal of information over a short period of time, so before booking a course you should consider the following information.

At present the average pass rate for someone taking their practical driving test is approximatey 42%. This figure drops significantly to 35% for people who have taken an intensive course.

Practical driving tests are usually taken within a short period of time after completing your intensive course. The DSA require a minimum of three working days notice for cancellations of test. The disadvantage of an intensive driving course is that once the course is started you may forfeit the right to cancel your test without losing the test fee.
It is your instructors responsibility to ensure the safety of other road users to the best of their ability. For this reason, if they perceive you to be a danger in the car they reserve the right to withdraw cars for test without notice.

If, after taking this information into consideration, you still wish to proceed with the intensive driving course then a list of available packages and costs can be found in our lesson prices section. Assessment lessons are available for those who are unsure about how many hours they think they will need.