Learn to drive: guides and tips
Plain guides for each step from provisional licence to first car.
- Getting started
How to get a UK provisional driving licence (2026 guide)
Exactly what you need, the step-by-step GOV.UK process, what it costs, how long it takes, and the mistakes that delay applications.
6 min read - Theory test
How to pass the UK theory test first time
The format, how much to study, the smartest way to revise, and the habits that get learners through both parts on the first attempt.
8 min read - Theory test
Hazard perception test: complete guide for UK learners
Developing vs potential hazards, the scoring window, the 44/75 pass mark, and the one mistake that scores you zero on a clip.
7 min read - Lessons
How to choose a driving instructor in the UK
ADI vs PDI, what a good instructor looks like, the red flags, the questions to ask, and when it is right to switch.
7 min read - Practical test
UK practical driving test: what to expect and how to pass
The 40-minute format, independent driving, show-me-tell-me, the manoeuvres, and the faults that most often end a test.
8 min read - After you pass
Buying your first car after passing: a complete guide
Budgeting for the true cost, insurance groups, what makes a sensible first car, finance vs cash, and what to check before you buy.
8 min read - After you pass
How to reduce your car insurance as a new driver
Why new drivers pay so much, how telematics works, insurance groups, named drivers done legally, and the levers that actually cut the price.
8 min read