Driving Test Tips Blog

Parents Parking Outside of Schools

Certain parents out on the school run appear convinced that during this specific journey, they are exempt from all road traffic laws and that getting their child to school exceeds the necessity for the consideration and safety of other road users and pedestrians. You’ll often see parents parking outside of schools on the yellow zig […]

No Driving Test Dates Available

Driving test availability varies throughout the year and wait times are typically longer at busier test centres. Under normal circumstances, test slots are released in batches and when all the slots have been used up, test candidates looking online may find that no test dates are available. The key here is to keep checking until […]

How to Check if My Driving Licence is Valid

You can check if your driving licence is valid by looking at section 4b on the front of your licence. 4b is the date at which your driving licence will expire. This applies to both full or provisional driving licences. You may also see the driving licence expiry date printed on your photo. Why do […]

Why Driving Instructors Charge For the Driving Test

If you’re using your driving instructors car during the driving test, the instructor may wait back at the test centre, go have a cup of coffee, or perhaps sit in the back of the car during your test. What ever the instructor does, they can’t offer you an awful lot of help, so why do […]

Theory Test Changes 2020

From 14 April 2020, the driving theory test will be changing. Changes are being made to the case study which is part of the multiple-choice section of the theory test. Currently, a case study involves the test candidate reading a short story or scenario. Five questions will then be asked about the case study and […]

Is it Illegal to Drive With L Plates?

We all know that the law requires learner drivers to display L plates. But what about full licence holders, is it illegal to drive with L plates as a fully qualified driver? The Highway Code (Annex 3. Motor vehicle documentation and learner driver requirements) states: ‘Plates should be removed or covered when not being driven […]

Can You Pass the Driving Test Without Lessons?

Yes, it is possible to pass the driving test without taking any professional driving lessons, though the likelihood of passing will be significantly lower than a test candidate who has lessons from a professional driving instructor. You see, it’s not just about driving the car. Many unprepared learners go into the driving test with great […]

Can You Bribe Your Driving Examiner?

Yes, you can bribe your driving examiner. In the UK there have been a few rare instances where corrupt driving examiners have accepted a bribe in exchange for a test pass certificate. However, rather than asking ‘can I bribe my driving examiner?’ perhaps ask ‘should I bribe the driving examiner?’ In reality, paying off the […]

Do Driving Tests Take Place in the Dark?

No, driving tests do not take place in the dark and are only conducted during daylight hours. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) state that the reasons for this are to ensure consistency and to maintain a sufficient level of vision. They state: ”This ensures that tests are conducted on a consistent level and […]

Most Common Reasons to Fail the Driving Test

For some, passing the driving test seems like an insurmountable challenge and with driving test pass rates at a 10 year low, learner drivers are looking for all the confidence they can get. Although the driving test changed in late 2017, the most common reasons for failure have remained very similar. Being familiar with the […]

Is the Driving Test Getting Harder?

Each year the number of licensed vehicles increases in Great Britain with March 2019 seeing over 38 million on the roads – that’s a 1.4% increase compared to the year before. What this means in realistic terms of the driving test is that whilst there’s an increased risk of failing due to an unfortunate action […]

How Many Penalty Points Can You Have on a Provisional Driving Licence

The specific law regarding how many penalty points you can have on a provisional driving licence is as follows: There is no limit to the amount of points you can have on a provisional driving licence, but when you reach 12 points or more, the matter has to go to court and the judge will […]