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First Driving Lesson - Expectations vs Reality!

One young driver took her first driving lessons, but did it live up to the expectations? Find out in her latest blog!

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Driving test checklist

Read our driving test checklist to help learner drivers know what driving test examiners are looking for.

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Cars you can't take to your driving test

Instant fail for learners who take these cars to the driving test centre… have a look at our list and make sure that your car isn’t on it!

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Why can't I book a driving test?

See our tips on increasing your chances of getting a driving test sooner and what is being done about the driving test backlog.

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Mirror observations and blind spot checks

Struggling with mirror and blind spot checks? Don't worry - driving instructor Chris Bensted is here to help in this episode of the Driving Instructor Masterclass

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How to stop stalling

Everything you need to know about stalling, how to prevent it and what to do if you stall in this episode of the Driving Instructor Masterclass

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Pulling up on the right and reversing

How does pulling up on the right and reversing work? Confused? Here's our guide to this driving manoeuvre which has been part of practical tests since December 2017!

Provisional Driving Licence and L Plates

How to apply for a UK Provisional Licence

Here's a guide to help you apply for your provisional driving licence!

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What to expect in your practical driving test

Are you about to take your practical driving test and looking for anything that can help you on the day? We've got top tips to help!

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Top 10 tips to pass your theory test

Here's our top 10 tips to help you pass your theory test first time - from swotting up beforehand to how to handle the Multiple choice Hazard Perception parts.

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How it took 7 attempts to actually pass my driving test

It can knock your confidence when you fail your driving test, but what about failing it 7 times? That's what happened to Stacey - here's how she got through it!

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5 money saving tips when learning to drive

Learning to drive can be costly, so here’s some tips to try and keep the costs of learning to drive to a minimum.

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How many driving lessons to take

Many young drivers often ponder the recurring question that is - how many driving lessons should I take before my test?

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What to expect on your first driving lesson

That first driving lesson can be exciting but scary for some so we've put together a handy guide to what to expect from your first lesson.

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Everything you need to know about L plates

Do you have a question about L plates? Look no further, this article covers everything from the legal requirements to where to buy your L plates.

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Can you take your driving test in your own car?

Ready for the big day? We've pulled together some great information on what you'll need to know if you want to take the test in your own car.

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Can I learn to drive during lockdown?

We’ve got the answers on whether you can still learn to drive in lockdown and other questions that may be on your mind!

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Should I learn to drive automatic or manual?

Undecided on whether to take manual or automatic driving lessons? We’re looking at the pros and cons of each.

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Signs you may not be ready to take your driving test

Feeling driving test ready? If you're still doing these five things, you may not be as ready as you think

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Driving test backlog will rumble on until January 2024

With learners up and down the country agonising over when they may finally be able to book a driving test we thought we’d take a deep dive into the issue and recalculate when the backlog will clear.

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