L-drivers should use lockdown to prepare for theory test
Learners in Staffordshire and Cheshire told to use this time to get ready
Last updated 5th Mar 2021
Learner drivers in Staffordshire and Cheshire are being encouraged to use lockdown to brush up on their driving theory – ready for when tests are back up and running.
The call has come from the Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership.
The theory test has become a key part of the driving test since it was introduced in 1996 and is taken before the practical test. Learners work through a series of questions, scenarios and hazard perception exercises, all helping them to better understand what’s involved in being a safe driver.
A list of ‘Show Me, Tell Me’ questions are also available on the learner driver section on www.gov.uk.
David Williams, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport at Staffordshire County Council says: “For many people lockdown has presented challenges and limits on what can be done, but for learner drivers it’s the ideal opportunity to use the time to brush up on the theory test.”
David also says there are other things learners can do now too: “Using lockdown is also a good time for learners to get to know their car better. This means checking things like tyre pressures and treads, as well as checking lights and oil levels. All this preparation will give learners the best chance of passing their tests and going on to be better, safer drivers.”
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