Learning to drive
Do you need to pass your theory test before driving lessons?
Find out whether you can start lessons before passing theory, how to combine road practice with revision, and when the theory pass becomes necessary.
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Driving test advice
Straight answers on the theory test, hazard perception, DVSA rule changes and passing in Manchester.
Learning to drive
DVLA vs DVSA: which agency do learner drivers need?
Understand the difference between DVLA and DVSA, who handles licences and driving tests, and where Northern Ireland learners should go for help.
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Learning to drive
How long does the car theory test take?
Understand the 57-minute car theory question allowance, hazard-perception section, optional break and extra arrangements before planning your test-centre visit.
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Learning to drive
How long is the practical driving test?
Check current car driving-test timings in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, understand independent driving, and plan time around your appointment.
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Learning to drive
How to adjust your steering wheel before driving
Check steering-wheel reach, height, locking and instrument visibility before driving. A practical setup guide for learners using an unfamiliar car.
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Learning to drive
How to set up your driving seat
Set your driving seat before a lesson: check pedal reach, visibility, back support, head restraint and belt position without relying on one fixed measurement.
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Learning to drive
How to adjust car mirrors before driving
Set your car mirrors from your normal driving position, understand flat and convex views, and check what remains hidden before starting your lesson.
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Learning to drive
Lost your provisional driving licence? What to do next
Lost your provisional licence? Find the official replacement route, check what to do before a theory or practical test, and keep your lesson plans organised.
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Learning to drive
How to upgrade an automatic driving licence to manual
Already hold an automatic car licence? Understand the manual upgrade route in Great Britain, learner rules, test booking and how to plan useful lessons.
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Learning to drive
Passing parked cars: who has priority?
Learn how to judge priority when passing parked cars, choose a safe waiting position and handle narrow streets without squeezing past oncoming traffic.
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Learning to drive
Gift driving lessons: how to choose a present the learner can use
Buying driving lessons as a gift? Check the recipient’s location, transmission choice, availability and booking terms before paying for lessons or a voucher.
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Learning to drive
How to check blind spots when learning to drive
Understand what blind spots hide, how to practise observation with your instructor, and why mirrors and driver-assistance alerts are not enough on their own.
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