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!

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!

Preparing For The First Driving Lesson After Lockdown

Check out our latest advice and guidance for starting driving lessons again after lockdown

Private practice and learning to drive with my parents

As I’m sure everyone who is reading this is aware, driving lessons don’t come cheap. But you know what does: your parents.

First driving lesson anxiety – tips and advice

Anxiety and driving lessons can be difficult. If you’re experiencing anxious thoughts about learning to drive, check out our top tips and advice

What is the Highway Code?

Want to learn more about the highway code? Discover a variety of methods to help you top-up your understanding.

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.

42 most embarrassing learning to drive stories

We've picked 42 of the most embarrassing learning to drive stories shared by our drivers and their parents!

Learning to Drive in Winter

You can learn some invaluable skills by learning to drive during the winter. Here are some tips and advice to get you going!

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.

Dealing with road rage as a learner driver

Learner drivers up and down the UK have to deal with abusive behaviour from other road users. Here's how to stay calm and stay safe behind the wheel.

Learner Driver Insurance

See how much you can save and pass your test before you know it!
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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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Check out the latest stories and blogs from young drivers

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