LEARNER ADVICE

If you're learning to drive, we've got everything you need to know to get ready for your driving test in one place!

Driving test checklist

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

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.

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.

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.

My first driving lesson after lockdown

Young driver Brogan shares his experience of how his first driving lesson after lockdown went

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!

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!

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!

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

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.

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

5 ways to save money 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.

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.

Learning to drive in a pandemic!

Being a learner driver during COVID-19 has been tough - here's how it's impacted Isabels driving journey!

How to apply for a UK Provisional Licence

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

Instructor advice for learners getting private practice

For learner drivers getting out on the road with parents, here's some top tips and advice from driving instructor Chris!

Learner Driver Insurance

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Parent advice

Advice and guides for parents helping their learner driver on their driving journey.

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Black Box Mythbusters

There’s a lot of misconceptions around driving with a black box – we’ve got the facts on what’s true and false!

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