Driving test

Discover advice and information for learner drivers preparing for the theory or practical driving test

Signs you may not be ready to take your driving test

Feeling driving test ready? If you're still doing these 5 things, you may not be as ready as you think

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.

Am I ready to take my driving test?

Most learner drivers find it difficult to tell when they’re ready to take their driving test, read ours and the DVSA’s tips on figuring it out!

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!

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.

Can you take your driving test in your own car?

We've pulled together what you'll need to know if you want to take the test in your own car.

6 reasons to pass your driving test before leaving school

Why wait to pass your driving test? Here's 6 reasons to pass your test before you leave school!

How to pass your driving test – a step by step guide

Learning to drive but don’t know where to start? Here is our 7 tips to getting you on the road

Top 10 reasons why drivers fail their test

Find out the top 10 reasons learner drivers fail their driving test and find out how you can avoid making these mistakes!

Everything you need to know about the UK driving test waiting times

There's lots of confusion about the backlog and waiting times for driving tests. Here's everything you need to know

Driving test checklist

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

Taking a driving test after coronavirus lockdown

Here's everything you need to know about booking and taking your theory or practical driving test after the coronavirus lockdown.

How to book a driving test

There's lots of confusion as to when and how you can book a driving test in the UK at the moment - check out our guide for the answers to your questions!

Theory Test Apps - Tried and Tested!

Young driver Isabel is talking us through what she found to be the best app to prep for her theory test!

Theory test revision notes

It's important to be prepared going into your theory test, so here are our top tips for your theory test revision.

Top tips to pass your practical driving test

Get ready for your practical driving test with these 8 top tips from Approved Driving Instructor, Chris Bensted.

Parent Vs Young Driver Theory Test Challenge

Learner driver Brogan and his Dad, Kev are battling it out to see who knows more about The Highway Code, parents or their children?

Six ways to stay ready when waiting for a driving test

As hundreds of thousands of learners face lengthy waits before they can take their driving test, here's 6 ways to make sure you remain 'test ready' when waiting

5 ways to prepare for the driving test during lockdown

Lockdown doesn't need to stop learners preparing to take their driving test - here's 5 things you can still do!

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