Blog - Driving Test Tips

Are you aware of the new marking system that driving examiners have started using? If not then this blog is worth reading, especially if you have an upcoming driving test! e aware of what to expect in your practical driving test.  Firstly the rising use of technology around the world is being moulded into the […]

The only thing that stands in your way now is to finish the driving course and pass the perfect practical test. Take this last step to get your brand new license and go out on the street and get your driving licence. Unfortunately, most driving students are aware that they may have faced a long […]

Driver and rider training is not allowed in Wales until 2 November and driving test times are being scrapped. Driver training and testing will continue on 2 December 2020, but driver and driving training will not be allowed from 2 November until the end of the week on 1 December.  Unfortunately due to the current […]

Are Driving Examiners Biased A recent article by the Guardian has released figures showing how women and people of color are less likely to pass their driving test, in comparison to white males. The Guardian issued a Freedom of Information request which showed that black women had the lowest pass rate of all groups (32%). […]

How to Complain against a Driving Examiner How do I complain about a driving examiner? This is a question that many learner drivers ask after failing a driving test. So the first thing I must say is that there is no appeal against the result of a driving test. The examiner’s decision is final. However, […]

How to find a driving test cancellation The average waiting time for a driving test appointment in the UK is well over two months. This is not so bad if you have opted to learn to drive as you can always plan ahead and book your driving test two months before you actually needed. However, […]

How the Driving Test is Marked In a practical driving test, an examiner will use a driving test report, also known as the DL25. Throughout the test, the examiner will have a report sheet. The examiner will be marking any mistakes which are made by the learner. This report will determine whether the learner has […]

Documents to Take to the Driving Test Many learner drivers are turned away from their practical driving test because they have failed to read the DVSA confirmation email letter properly. The email clearly states that the test candidate must bring their UK provisional driving licence, their theory passed certificate and a car for the driving […]

How do I Check my Driving Test Details When a driving test is booked, the DVSA will automatically send out an email confirmation letter to the candidate. This letter is an important document as it will tell you the precise date and time of the driving test. Driving test timings are very strange such as […]

Preparing for the Practical Test There is no minimum number of lessons which can confirm you are ready before booking or taking a driving test. You will know that you are ready when you can drive and talk to your instructor at the same time. Unfortunately, most learner drivers don’t always pass on their first […]