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Welcome to SDA for Learning Driving specifically in Oxford, Cowley, Headington, Marston, Kidlington and surrounding Areas of Oxfordshire. To make you aware of safety and road rules, we offer you a leading support for start and general moving off and stopping. At an early stage, this will be very difficult but we will select a safe and quiet place for your convenience. Explanation will be given on using the clutch control. Learner driving course with SDA will make every student a complete confident driving on road and learner course price are very reasonable as we do look forward for a safe and confident driving rather than business.
Prepare = Slowly release the clutch pedal until you hear engine noise and hold clutch at steady position
Observe = Observe (Check, which is a 360° observation which starts from the left shoulder, use of mirrors and finishes with looking over your right shoulder to check the blind spot).
Move = Move off if safe.
Mirrors = Check centre and left door mirror to check for vehicles behind.
Signal = Signal left and in good time.
Maneuver = Stop at a Safe, Convenient and Legal Place.
There are some areas which are quite good for T-junctions and crossroads in Oxford specifically in Headington, Wood Farm, Marston, Northway, Cowely, Blackbird Leys, Florence Park and surrounding locations in oxford.
Preparation before driving test like a mock session with the expert driving instructor to point out the faults will be helpful. Otherwise there are no minimum hours of driving required to attain the license. The documents like theory test pass certificate, the photo ID card and must be carried while going for the test as a mandatory. Your eye sight will be checked by asking you to read the number plate at a distance of 20metres made1. The examiner will ask you some “show me and tell me” questions and we advise you learn these Q/A. The examiner will require that you show a great knowledge of other road users’ safety. The driving test will last for approximately 35 to 40 minutes in normal conditions. You will also be directed to demonstrate an emergency stopping session and when you pass, your marks will be 15 with no major faults. Driver instructor course will have a detailed guide to instruct the students, so you can rely on the instructor of SDA to get a license. There will be an independent driving section which will be approximately 20 minutes and you must follow traffic signs; a series of directions/Sat Nav or a combination of both.