Resources To Help You While You Learn

There are lots of different places to get help with learning to drive, some great, some not so great. Use official Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) materials, online video tutorials and interactive apps. YouTube and Tik Tok can be very confusing and a lot of the videos give the wrong information. In this section I have tried to include everything you will need. From applying for your provisional driving license right through to taking you practical test at Exeter test centre and beyond.

Things You Need To Know For Your Driving Test

Hierarchy Of The Road

The Highway Code includes lots of advice about protecting the most vulnerable. You can do a lot more harm with a truck than a small hatchback.

Hierarchy

UK Road Signs

There are lots of different types of road traffic signs. It's important to know the difference and how to understand the information they provide.

UK road signs

Show Me Questions

During your practical driving test you will be asked one show me question while you are driving. They are randomly chosen on the day, so you need to know them all.

Show me questions

Tell Me Questions

During your practical driving test you will be asked one tell me question. This is normally asked before you even set off. They are randomly chosen, so you need to know them all.

tell me questions

Useful Links

Before you can start your driving lessons you must have your provisional driving license. Apply for your provisional driving license now

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Taking your theory test can be done as soon as you have got your provisional license.

You must pass your theory before you are able to book your practical test

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You can only book your driving test through the official government website

The current waiting time for a practical test is 24 weeks

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The Highway Code is a great guide while you learn to drive. It includes all the dos and dont's of the road for every pedestrian, cyclist and all motor vehicles

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Unofficial Driving Test Booking Apps And Scams

Driving tests are in demand, and some people will try to take advantage of that. Find out how to spot unofficial apps, websites and social media scams targeting learner drivers – and how to protect your booking from people who want to exploit your eagerness to get on the road.

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TOP 10 practical test faults FIXED

The primary reason for failing a driving test is poor observation at junctions, it consistently ranks as the most common serious or dangerous error. Here are the 10 most common reasons for failing and the best tips for passing the UK driving test.

Top 10 faults

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This is how driving examiners record your test.

Driving examiners now record driving test results digitally on a tablet. They only use these paper forms if there’s a problem with their tablet.

Driving test report

Driving test myths

Driving test myths are widespread, but they often cause unnecessary anxiety and poor driving habits. Understanding the actual rules enforced by the DVSA will help you focus on what truly matters. Here are some common ones, and what the truth actually is.

driving test myths