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
6 things to think about when choosing a driving instructor
Choosing a driving instructor is an important part of learning to drive. Here's a couple of things to consider to help you…
How to convince your parents to let you practice driving in their car
Some parents treat their car like another baby – so how do you convince them to let you learn to drive in…
Can I take my driving test in my own car?
Whose car should you use for your driving test? Whose car can you use? Here are your options.
Provisional licences and penalty points – What you need to know
Did you know you can get points on your licence when you’re still a learner driver? Find out how penalty points on…
I’ve passed my driving test! Now what?
Congratulations! You’ve passed your test and mastered your knowledge of the road, so now it’s time to master the world of car…
How to teach someone to drive
Many parents choose to take their kids out for a few practice rides in between lessons. Make sure you read our advice…
Can I supervise a learner driver?
Check if you are eligible to supervise a learner driver and understand your responsibilities as a supervisor.
Driving Test Faults
What is a fault and how many can you make during your driving test?
Should I Learn to Drive With my Parents?
What are the pros and cons of learning to drive with your parents versus an instructor?
How to learn to drive on a budget
There are lots of costs involved in learning to drive and they soon begin to add up. Here's how to make learning…