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Guidance DRIVING INSTRUCTOR GRADES EXPLAINED The different grades that driving instructors have and what they mean. Get emails about this page APPLIES TO ENGLAND, SCOTLAND AND WALES
DOCUMENTS DRIVING INSTRUCTOR GRADES EXPLAINED HTML DETAILS Approved driving instructors are given a grade by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. This document explains what the
different grades are, what they mean, and how you can find an instructor’s grade. UPDATES TO THIS PAGE Published 17 July 2017 SIGN UP FOR EMAILS OR PRINT THIS PAGE Get emails about this page
Print this page PART OF LEARN TO DRIVE A CAR: STEP BY STEP * STEP 1: CHECK YOU'RE ALLOWED TO DRIVE Most people can start learning to drive when they’re 17. * Check what age you can
drive * Requirements for driving legally * Driving eyesight rules * STEP 2: GET A PROVISIONAL LICENCE * Apply for your first provisional driving licence £34 to £43 * STEP 3: DRIVING LESSONS
AND PRACTICE You need a provisional driving licence to take lessons or practise. * The Highway Code * Taking driving lessons * Find driving schools, lessons and instructors * Practise
vehicle safety questions * AND PREPARE FOR YOUR THEORY TEST * Theory test revision and practice * Take a practice theory test * Theory and hazard perception test app * STEP 4: BOOK AND
MANAGE YOUR THEORY TEST You need a provisional driving licence to book your theory test. * Book your theory test £23 * What to take to your test * Change your theory test appointment * Check
your theory test appointment details * Cancel your theory test * STEP 5: BOOK AND MANAGE YOUR DRIVING TEST You must pass your theory test before you can book your driving test. * Book your
driving test £62 to £75 * What to take to your test * Change your driving test appointment * Check your driving test appointment details * Cancel your driving test * STEP 6: WHEN YOU PASS
You can start driving as soon as you pass your driving test. You must have an insurance policy that allows you to drive without supervision. * Find out about Pass Plus training courses