Advice

Pass your learner tests

• Are you ready to drive?

  What you need to learn to drive a car, next steps

• Get your provisional driving licence

  How to apply and when

• Find a driving instructor

  How to choose an instructor, and where to look

• Learn the rules of the road

  Get familiar with The Highway Code and Driving – the essential skills

• Theory test preparation

  How to prepare for the multiple choice theory and hazard perception driving tests

• Theory test: booking and taking your test

  How to book your car theory test and what happens on the day

• Practical driving test: preparation and booking

  How to prepare for and book your practical car driving test

• Practical test: on the day

  Includes independent driving, tips on staying calm

• After you pass your test

  What happens next, keep learning

Car drivers

• Pass your learner tests

  Includes theory test, hazard perception, driving test, road signs

• How to drive a car

  Includes basic manoeuvres, parking, reversing and stopping

• Develop your practical driving skills

  Includes hazard perception, defensive driving, positioning, towing, road signs

• You and your experience

  Includes your health, planning a journey, fuel-efficient driving, breakdowns and incidents

• Your vehicle and documents

  Basic car maintenance, buying a car, vehicle documents and staying legal

• Car drivers

  Packed full of advice for everyone from learners to professionals

• Motorcycle riders

  Essential advice and information for each stage of your riding life

• Heavy goods vehicle drivers

  Learn about driver CPC, the practical test, driving for a living and more

• Bus and coach drivers

  Essential advice for learner bus and coach drivers

• Instructors and trainers

  Find out what it takes to become an Approved Driving Instructor or Motorcycle Trainer

• Other driving and riding careers

  Explore other driving careers with these easy-to-follow resources

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