According to the Driving Standards Agency, an average of 47 hours of lessons and 22 hours of private practice is required to get through the test.
There are two parts to the driving test – the theory (approx £31) and the practical test (approx £62) – and you need to pass both to obtain a licence. If you don’t have your own car you will also need to account for hire costs on the day of your test also.
The fee paid to the DVSA is for the examiners time and does not include the use of a vehicle. Most driving schools offer hire to their learners but this is chargeable.