Practical test
How Long Is a Driving Test?
How long is a driving test? About 35 minutes of driving, plus the eyesight check, safety questions and debrief. Extended tests, and the theory test, explained.
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Guides
Driving test advice
Straight answers on the theory test, hazard perception, DVSA rule changes and passing in Manchester.
Learning to drive
What Is a Driving Assessment Lesson?
A driving assessment lesson is a first lesson where an instructor watches you drive and tells you what you need to learn. Who it's for and what happens.
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Learning to drive
Urban and Rural Driving
City driving means junctions, cyclists and parked cars. Country driving means blind bends, tractors and single-track roads. How the two differ.
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Learning to drive
How to Change or Cancel a Driving Lesson
Cancel or rearrange a driving lesson free with 48 hours' notice. Inside 48 hours it may be charged in full. What happens if you're ill or late.
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Learning to drive
Driving Lessons in the UK for Americans
Americans can drive in the UK on a US licence for 12 months, but cannot exchange it. After that you need a UK provisional, theory and practical test.
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Manchester
Evening and Weekend Driving Lessons in Manchester
Evening driving lessons in Manchester run until 8pm on weekdays, and weekend lessons run Saturday 9am–6pm and Sunday 10am–4pm. How to book and what to expect.
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Learning to drive
Can You Learn to Drive Online?
You can revise theory online and practise hazard perception for free, but you cannot learn to drive online — the tests are in person and driving needs a car.
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Theory test
How Much Is an HGV Theory Test?
The HGV theory test costs £26 for multiple choice and £11 for hazard perception — £37 in total. CPC case studies are £23 more. Fees, pass marks, booking.
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News
Learner passes first time at Bredbury with Afzaal
Luqman Sajid passed his driving test first time at Bredbury, crediting instructor Sir Afzaal's guidance. His Trustpilot review tells the story.
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Learning to drive
Cheapest First Car to Insure in the UK
The cheapest first cars to insure in the UK: insurance groups 1–5, the models that sit in them, and the running costs beyond the premium.
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Manchester
Best Driving Instructor in Manchester: How to Choose
How to choose the best driving instructor in Manchester: the checks that matter, what a good instructor does, and what learners say.
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DVSA rules
How to Become a Driving Instructor in the UK
Become a driving instructor in the UK: eligibility, the three ADI tests, fees and the trainee licence — the full route, from GOV.UK.
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