Driving Test After Long Gap In Driving

[andy-hughes]

A friend learned with a provisional licence years ago, and has now reapplied for his provisional.

He wants to take a couple of 'refresher' lessons and then apply for his Theory and Practical Tests.

Is any proof or recent driver training required before applying for the Tests?

[boxtops]

I don't know how it stands these days.... but I passed my test many years ago then never drove. When I needed to pick up on driving, I took a course of lessons with an instructor, who was able to tell me when I'd reached again a standard suitable for me to pass the test again. I think (personally) that more than a couple of lessons is necessary after a gap - road conditions and other people's driving have changed a lot over the years.

[mccfluff]

you don't need lessons before the theory or practical but you'd still have to convince an examiner that you can drive safely

if he's sensible and has a care for other road users then i would hope he would have at least a few lessons.....