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You can take the mock theory test in differently styled views. Both of them work on most desktops, laptops, mobiles and tablets

'Default view' - following the design of the website

'Test view' - this looks like the screens you'll see at the theory test centre.

Use the Options button on the test page to switch between these 2 views.

The test has 50 questions, and you need to get 43 right to pass. You have 57 minutes to do it.

You can review your answers at the end of the test, and then take a second practice test.

You can also practise the hazard perception test and the video clip test for free.

This driving theory test is just for practice. To get instant online access to all the car theory test revision questions - and over 130 hazard perception clips - upgrade to the full version. It works on your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer.

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You can take the mock theory test in differently styled views. Both of them work on most desktops, laptops, mobiles and tablets 'Default view' - following the design of the website 'Test view' - this looks like the screens you'll see at the theory test centre.

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Now is a great time to study your driving theory, so you'll be ready when you take your real test. The more time you spend learning and practising, the safer and better prepared you'll be.

This free video clip test shows you how this part of the theory test for car drivers works. It is part of the multiple choice section, where you'll answer 47 questions then watch one video clip and answer 3 questions on that clip.

You can practise with 2 clips for free. After each clip, there will be 3 multiple choice questions, all of which have one correct answer. You can review your score at the end of the test.

You can also practise the hazard perception test and the theory test for car drivers for free.

This free video clip test is just for practice. To get instant online access to all the car theory test revision questions, video clips and over 130 hazard perception clips go to the Shop to buy a subscription. It works on your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer.

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Now is a great time to study your driving theory, so you'll be ready when you take your real test. The more time you spend learning and practising, the safer and better prepared you'll be. This free video clip test shows you how this part of the theory test for car drivers works.

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Driving Theory Test 4 in 1 Kit - Apps on Google Play

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2025 DVSA Driving Theory Test revision with Hazard Perception + Highway Code

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Free remote access to Theory Test Pro via Norfolk Library Card

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Free remote access to Theory Test Pro via Norfolk Library Card

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Create a new Theory Test Pro account for Norfolk libraries

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Passing your theory test early will enable you to book your practical test (4-5 month wait) and give you knowledge that will help you on the road.

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Before you can take your practical driving test, you need to prepare for and pass your theory test.

The car theory test costs £23. There are two parts to the test:
Part 1: Multiple choice Part 2: Hazard perception
It's vital to prepare for your theory test: there's a lot to learn about the rules of the road.

Part 1: Multiple choice

About the test

How to prepare

Learn online with your preferred device and track your learning progress.

study the 14 key topic areas

practice questions focused on each topic, and 9 multiple choice video clips

connect your learning progress with your driving instructor or parents

test yourself with our official "test view" option.

Our eLearning will measure your test readiness based on your progress, so you can be confident you're fully prepared on the day of your test.

The questions in the multiple choice test are taken from 3 books:

Use all these books when you're preparing for the test. There are lots of products available that contain practice questions, but these are different from the questions in the actual test. It's really important that you do not just learn the answers without understanding fully why they're correct.

Using official publications will help you get the most out of your preparation. You can find these in the Safe Driving for Life shop.

Free test resources for multiple choice

Extra learning tips

There are various methods you can use to help you learn what you'll need to know for your test. Here are a few ideas

Link what you're learning to your own experiences: for example, think about where you've seen an example of a road sign and use this to help you remember what the sign means.

Use mnemonics: these are sayings or stories that help you remember something - for example, 'Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain' reminds you of the colours of the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet).

Practise the question formats: as well as knowing all the information, you'll also need to know how the questions are asked in the test. Use the practice test and the self-assessment questions in The Official DVSA Theory Test for Car Drivers.

Plan your study: set yourself some timelines and targets. This will help you to see your progress and make sure you've not missed anything. Do your studying somewhere you will not be disturbed and at a time when you're fully awake.

Get help: get friends, family, your driving instructor or your colleagues from work to ask you questions and share their driving experiences. If you subscribe to eLearning, link with your instructor or family to get extra help.

Part 2: Hazard perception

About this test

Watch this short video to understand how the test works:

In the test, you'll see 14 film clips, each shown from a driver's point of view. You'll need to spot the developing hazard in each film: this is something that might need you, as the driver, to take some action such as changing speed or direction. For example, a car pulling in to the side of the road ahead of you is a developing hazard because you may need to slow down and manoeuvre around it or stop.

How to practise

The hazard perception test checks you can recognise and respond to hazards that could happen while you're driving. Being out on the road with your instructor will help you prepare for this part.

eLearning subscription

Use The Official DVSA Guide to Hazard Perception eLearning subscription to share your online progress with your instructor:

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What you need to know to pass your car theory and hazard perception tests. Includes links to free official car theory practice tests and offical DVSA revision.

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Book your driving theory test for:

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lorries, buses and coaches, including the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) part 1a and 1b (theory) and part 2 (case studies)

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You must have lived in England, Wales or Scotland for at least 185 days in the last 12 months before the day you take your theory or driving test.

Car and motorcycle tests cost £23.

Lorry and bus tests cost:

part 1a (multiple-choice questions) - £26

part 1b (hazard perception) - £11

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When you book your test, say if you have a reading difficulty, health condition or disability.

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You do not need to take a theory test before you book a driving test to upgrade:

an automatic car licence to a manual car licence

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from category C1 (medium vehicles) to category C (large vehicles) unless you got your C1 entitlement from passing a car driving test

from category D1 (minibus) to category D (bus)

any licence to be able to tow a trailer

You do not need to take a theory test before you book a:

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Throughout your driving lessons I will expose you to these questions and give you opportunities to physically experience how to answer these questions (e.g. check the safety of your car tyres)

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1. About the questions

You'll be asked 2 vehicle safety questions during your car driving test.

The examiner will ask you one:

'tell me' question (where you explain how you'd carry out a safety task) at the start of your test, before you start driving

'show me' question (where you show how you'd carry out a safety task) while you're driving

2. 'Tell me' questions
Driving test: 'tell me' questions
1. Tell me how you'd check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.

Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.

2. Tell me where you'd find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.

Manufacturer's guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don't forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps.

3. Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.

The head restraint should be adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears, and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable. Note: Some restraints might not be adjustable.

4. Tell me how you'd check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.

No cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre, and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.

5. Tell me how you'd check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don't need to exit the vehicle.

Explain you'd operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary), then walk round vehicle (as this is a 'tell me' question, you don't need to physically check the lights).

6. Tell me how you'd know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system.

Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking system.

7. Tell me how you'd check the direction indicators are working. You don't need to exit the vehicle.

Explain you'd operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary), and then walk round vehicle (as this is a 'tell me' question, you don't need to physically check the lights).

8. Tell me how you'd check the brake lights are working on this car.

Explain you'd operate the brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows or doors, or ask someone to help.

9. Tell me how you'd check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.

If the steering becomes heavy, the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey, 2 simple checks can be made.

Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started, should result in a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate. Alternatively turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning.

10. Tell me how you'd switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you'd use it/them. You don't need to exit the vehicle.

Operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary). Check warning light is on. Explain use.

11. Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you'd know the main beam is on.

Operate switch (with ignition or engine on if necessary), check with main beam warning light.

12. Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that the engine has sufficient oil.

Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum and maximum markers.

13. Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant.

Identify high and low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level.

14. Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.

Identify reservoir, check level against high and low markings.

You need to open the bonnet and tell the examiner how you'd do the check if you're asked question 12, 13 or 14.

3. 'Show me' questions
Driving test: 'show me' questions

1. When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the rear windscreen?

2. When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen?

3. When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd switch on your dipped headlights?

4. When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd set the rear demister?

5. When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd operate the horn?

6. When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd demist the front windscreen?

7. When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd open and close the side window?

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Car 'show me, tell me' vehicle safety questions

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You'll be asked 2 vehicle safety questions during your car driving test. The examiner will ask you one: 'tell me' question (where you explain how you'd carry out a safety task) at the start of your test, before you start driving 'show me' question (where you show how you'd carry out a safety task) while you're driving Driving test: 'tell me' questions 1.

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World Driving create lots of useful videos to support learners. I'd recommend repeatedly watching this video, which will support your in-car understanding of how to perform each of the manoeuvres that you're expected to master.

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All of the UK driving test manoeuvres 2025 - simple tips

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These Norwich test route based mock test videos are essential viewing. Not only does it consolidate your understanding of 'test standards driving it also shows you it on the roads that you have been driving on during your lessons.

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Another useful video from World Driving. This 20 minute video provides lots of useful reminders as to how to drive on test day to ensure that you pass your driving test.

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How to Drive and Pass Your Driving Test - Drive Like This!

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Mistakes are great opportunities to learn, but even better when they're not your mistakes and it's not on test day. Watch this video to find out about those common errors so you can be more conscious of avoiding doing it come the big day.

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Top 10 Reasons for Failing the UK Driving Test 2024

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Knowing this may reduce your driving test nerves. (Great Britain)

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This video not only acts as a valuable reminder of the various test standard expectations that are required but should also give you a good benchmark from which to compare your own driving.

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Watch a Test Ready Learner & Advice For Nerves - Driving Test Day.

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Yes, mirrors are really important, but there are key times when they MUST be done! Watch this (slightly boring) video, to remind you of exactly when!

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When To Check Your Mirrors  |  Learn to drive: Basic skills

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...only about 10,000 times! Checking mirrors at the right times during your test is VITAL to passing your test. Watch this video for a final reminder of what you need to do on the big day.

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Looking far ahead, anticipating hazards and changes in traffic speed will smooth our your driving and make you more an efficient and relaxed driver.

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With so many rules and roundabouts with deviations from the rules it's best to equip yourself with as much knowledge as possible....starting with this excellent tutorial.

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Roundabouts Driving Lesson UK - Pass your Driving Test Series

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Even the mini ones can be tricky to get right!

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Even the mini ones can be tricky to get right!

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This video helps to explain the small, but important, differences between how you approach mini roundabouts compared to their bigger brothers (or sisters)

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Mini Roundabouts Driving Lesson UK - Pass your Driving Test Series

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Stalling frequently can make you feel like your driving terribly but it's an easy fix, watch this video to make sure you understand what you can do to minimise stalling.

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How To MOVE OFF QUICKLY Without Stalling in a Manual Car

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This government campaign website contains all the key information to ensure earners have all the knowledge and skillspass their driving tests first time. Take a look, I guarantee you will find it a valuable part of your pre test preparation.

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Ready to Pass? - How to pass your driving test

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Get ready to your driving test, find out why people fail, practise ‘show me, tell me’ questions and learn how to manage driving test nerves.

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https://youtu.be/gMP0ifrn2Fc?si=nJu9NZBcL7ZD-hqf

We all stall, not just learners. Here's some useful advice with how to deal with a stall

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How To Recover from Stalling a Car Quickly & Safely

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https://youtu.be/QAmRijxNFJI?si=q-ma0l0DWGhozj6z

Whether you're in a residential area or a rural road, time to time you're likely to meet traffic in tight spaces (e.g. on roads with parked cars). More often than not, you might not be fully prepared, too fast, wrong gear and not leaving enough space to the parked cars. This video helps you to prepare better for those moments.

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Meeting Traffic on Tight Roads Made EASY - Learning to Drive

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Watch this useful video to calm any pre-test nerves and make sure you are fully prepared for test day.

https://youtu.be/9UG94tAlpCM?si=h7FiaawBZiDXdMdn

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Random...but useful stuff about roundabout signs

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Random...but useful stuff about roundabout signs

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Watch this video, you'll never look at roundabouts signs in the same (ignorant) way :-)

https://youtu.be/yYWlP4RPFEY?si=vixQU3iZ7bNMVfPS

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Did You Know This About Roundabout Signs?

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https://youtu.be/QCJoTCcZyGs?si=JqnOhuB0W7jmD3eN

During your driving test, you are required to spend 16-20 minutes driving independently, which means following directions given by Sat Nav or following signs and road markings (usually for a specific location..Ring Road, Great Yarmouth A47). Watch these two videos to make sure you understand what's expected and how to deal with typical mistakes made by learners during independent driving.

https://youtu.be/Jt__omqwhpI?si=nXMxapSCX1NnrlIg

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2025 UK Driving Test Tips - Sat Nav - What You Need to Know

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Watch this introduction video that shows you the key aspects of learning to drive a manual car. Hope this helps your first lesson get off to a flying start and reduced their first lesson nerves.

https://youtu.be/VIVaqt4VhKc?si=B8yLmCaaQ98HD_FB

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How to drive a manual car - Driving lesson with clutch advice

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Master approaching junctions and hazards with this useful technique

https://youtu.be/WlEYHwP-FEk?si=jSkZWdgIRwREsK1w

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Two Things That Make Learning to Drive Easy - Walking and Jogging

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Master approaching junctions and hazards with this useful technique

https://youtu.be/WlEYHwP-FEk?si=jSkZWdgIRwREsK1w

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Two Things That Make Learning to Drive Easy - Walking and Jogging

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To go or not to go? Decision making at junctions (open and closed) inc. roundabouts

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To go or not to go? Decision making at junctions (open and closed) inc. roundabouts

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Making the correct decision at roundabouts and junctions is a key skills to master not just for your driving test but in your everyday driving. This useful video will help you take the best approach and make the correct decision when it comes to it.

https://youtu.be/IqNW0IrOjzE?si=dci4wguzf-10VXGW

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Decisions at roundabouts and junctions. When should you go?

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Get someone at home to test you on these before your test (don't worry, I'll do these with you nearer your test too)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/car-show-me-tell-me-vehicle-safety-questions/car-show-me-tell-me-vehicle-safety-questions#tell-me-questions

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Car ‘show me, tell me’ vehicle safety questions

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You’ll be asked 2 vehicle safety questions during your car driving test.

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When and what you should keep clear in traffic

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When and what you should keep clear in traffic

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Develop your Driving Intelligence with this informative video about what road areas you should keep clear whilst driving in traffic, valuable knowledge far beyond passing your driving test and great real life examples that you might not be guaranteed to encounter in your lessons. https://youtu.be/HaC2hG6Kt3I?si=sBp5Gaj9GC_D3_Ba

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What To Keep Clear In Traffic & What Would Be A Driving Test Fail?

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This video contains some useful tips for everyone, from complete beginners to test ready students looking to sorry out this gremlin in their driving.

https://youtu.be/ebKOAzVhzOQ?si=HdoZJz0mwC60nT8z

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Smooth Gear Shifts for Beginners in a Manual Car

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Finding it hard dealing with narrow gaps? Too close to the kerb?

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Finding it hard dealing with narrow gaps? Too close to the kerb?

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Focus on solution (the gap) rather than the hazard, perfect this key technique using the advice from this video.

https://youtu.be/Y6qxQFQBXhY?si=IhwaIPGZNuzWGqLt

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Staying Centered & Dealing With Narrow Spaces When Driving

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How to deal with busy roundabouts...like Heartsease

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How to deal with busy roundabouts...like Heartsease

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https://youtu.be/NFX0eF-TpjQ?si=fLpcGSauZFPS5iRi

Video of the week, decision making at roundabouts is crucial to passing your driving test. Whether you've just started learning about roundabouts or you've got your test this, spend 10 minutes this week, developing your driving intelligence for roundabouts. Enjoy

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If you have access to your own car then I'd recommend this app, especially in the lead up to your test. It costs £12 a month and provides 16 test routes for Peachman Way with Sat Nav directions so you can mount your phone and follow the instructions. If you're going to practice, you might as well practice on the roads you're likely to do your test on.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cardiffappdevs.route_led_new

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Video of the week: At some point in everyone's lessons we'll talk about hesitation at junctions. This video clearly explains this key aspect of learning to drive and what approach you should be taking to those key moments on your driving test when you're battling with your subconscious ... 'should I go????'https://youtu.be/GZYYMOEkqso?si=yby5RBgX_qocXMiL

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What sort of Driving Intelligence do examiners want to see?

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What sort of Driving Intelligence do examiners want to see?

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Video of the week: Not just for those with a test in the near future, keep developing your Driving Intelligence with this video that contains lots of useful nuggets of advice on a wide range of driving skills that everyone will benefit from knowing. https://youtu.be/XV7MlqitugY?si=0xkFwzHFOnG_w4mx

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REALLY TIGHT TURNS in and out of junctions

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REALLY TIGHT TURNS in and out of junctions

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Video of the week: Ever mounted a kerb turning in or turning out of a tight junction (Gordon Avenue/South Hill Road)? Watch this video to ace your technique and reduce the risk of this potential test fail happening to you. https://youtu.be/Avv0lHVnu1s?si=lkF2ihZfASZ3zhOn

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https://youtu.be/ESs2BvoJ9BA?si=TTZUg_bd9f9g3lK8 Does the car not always behave the way you expect it to when reversing? Accidentally steer right when you should be steering left towards the curb (you know who you are:-) ? Watch this video for some helpful advice on how to make less errors when traveling backwards.

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What is coasting when it is ok for you to coast? Coasting has a bad rep but at times it is an essential driving skill. Watch this useful video that challenges common misconceptions and makes sure you use coasting when it's needed. https://youtu.be/FjsbTxTIDUg?si=gDJpMArnbeoGzK3I.

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When should I and what should I signal for???

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When should I and what should I signal for???

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When to signal to be safe and pass the UK driving test.

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A vital skill to pass your driving test (and generally for driving safely on UK roads) is knowing when it's ok to and how to pass parked cars both on your side and the other side of the road. Watch this video so you have the right answer in your head when you need it the most.

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Passing Parked Cars & Obstructions in Great Britain - Pass Your Driving Test Series

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