Frequently Asked Questions - These may help answer your questions...
If you have any other questions, then please feel free to contact me and I will do my best to answer your queory...
Q: How do I book my Theory and/or Practical Test?
A: You may either telephone the DSA (Driving Standards Agency) or you may book on line. If you want to contact them by telephone, please call 03002001122. To book on line please go to;
Please be aware that their are some non-official booking sites that will charge you an extra fee for booking!
Q: Where can I find information about preparing for and taking the car driving test?
A: Click on the following link Information for new learners/drivers
Q: What if I have other questions about driving, such as how do I apply for a licence? Or I have a question about my fitness to drive?
A: Check out these links that will take you directly to the Directgov Website;
Road Safety - Arrive Alive!
Ask What If?
A: Pass Plus, consists of a minimum six hours of further driver training, including motorway driving, night driving, rural driving, etc. I like to do it over three sessions of two hours, at a time to suit you. Many students do it to gain further confidence/experience, and some insurance companies offer a reduction in their insurance. It can be done in my car or your car. Please contact me for further details and see the Pass Plus web site at the following link; Pass Plus
A: You can access an on line version of the Highway Code at http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/index.htm I also recommend a book called "Learn to Drive", published by Haynes. The DSA publish a similar book called The official DSA guide to DRIVING the essential skills. Desktop driving company is based in Ford, near Arundel, and
provide some of the best training materials locally. Click on the following link to find out more! Desktop Driving
Q: Would I be suitable for an intensive course, and what is involved?
A: Quite a difficult question to answer because everyone is so different. A full 5 day intensive course involves 30 hours, starting on Monday and taking your test on the Friday afternoon. Suitable for complete beginners. A 3 day intensive course involves 18 hours, and is suitable for those with some prior experience.
Whichever course you choose you will need a valid theory test certificate. You will need to book an hour's assessment drive so that I can determine your suitability. Also, please note, doing an intensive course is no guarantee of a test pass!
Q: What's the best way to get hold of you?
A: When I'm out teaching I do not answer my telephone! So, the best way to contact me, if it's not urgent, is by text. Or feel free to leave me a message on either 07821 943689 or 01243 865497 and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Or you may email me via the "contact me" form at helen@purple-driver-training.co.uk