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.
The cost of learning to drive (and how to keep it under control)
How to do a hill start without stalling or rolling back
Do you dread hill starts with a passion? It’s a tricky one that gets drivers in a panic, but we’ve got the…
What are the ‘show me, tell me’ questions?
The complete list of possible ‘show me, tell me’ questions and answers.
Understanding L, P and T plates: meanings, regulations and expert tips
Explore the essentials of L, P and T plates in the UK. These expert tips and regulations are key reminders for safe…
How to book a practical driving test
You’ve practiced your 3 point turns, you know your highway code better than you know the alphabet, and you’ve aced your theory…
How to parallel park
Parallel parking can be tricky. But with patience and a few handy parallel parking tips, we’re sure you can master it.
Driving test day: how to prepare and what to expect
The day you take your driving test can be one of the most nerve wracking days of your life and it’s easy…
A guide to roundabouts
You don't have to be new to driving to find roundabouts confusing.
Taking the practical test with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Whether you've passed your theory test already or you just want to know more about taking the practical test with ASD, here's…
Taking the theory test with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Taking the theory test can be hard - how should you tackle it if you have ASD?
Learning to drive with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Learning to drive is often seen as a huge milestone; and having ASD doesn’t always have to be a barrier to freedom…