Learner Resources
Everything you need while you are learning to drive, from your first lesson to test day.
About this section
Here you will find guides for provisional licence holders: how to get practice in between lessons, what the theory and practical tests actually involve, how to pick an instructor, and what it costs to learn where you live. If you are practising in a friend or family member's car, you will also find what you need to know about insuring yourself to do it.
Written for learners in the UK and kept up to date as the rules change.
How to choose your first car after passing your test
Why learning to drive costs more depending on where you live
New research shows driving lesson costs vary significantly across the UK, with some learners paying hundreds more than others to get on…
The cost of learning to drive (and how to keep it under control)
The cost of learning to drive has jumped 73% in recent years. We break down where the money goes and how to…
Does learning to drive young give you a career head start?
Learning to drive young could be more than a milestone - it may open up job opportunities and boost earning potential.
Why the UK Government is proposing a minimum learning period – and what it means for Learner Drivers
Heard the news about the Government’s proposed new minimum learning period? Here we take a closer look at the detail, and what…
The secrets of the DVSA DL25 form
Unlock the official marking system used on your driving test. This guide breaks down the DL25 form, showing you exactly what examiners…
The hardest and easiest UK driving test centres in 2025
This 2025 driving test centre guide explores the easiest and hardest driving test centres across the UK, alongside useful guidance on how…
Top reasons learners fail their driving tests
Did you know that nearly 50% of learners in the UK fail their driving test on the first attempt (according to the…
One in six UK drivers admit to driving without insurance
Recent research commissioned by Veygo found that a sixth of drivers admitted to driving without insurance, with learner drivers twice as likely…
Top Cars for Learner Drivers
If you're a learner driver, you'll want a car that's cheap to run, easy to drive, safe, and ideally cheap to insure.…