The road to your licence

Ten short guides, in order. Every fact comes from gov.uk, and each guide links to its sources.

1. 1Start hereThe learner journey at a glanceEvery step from "I want to drive" to "I passed", in order, with the official costs.2 min read
2. 2Provisional licenceGetting your provisional licenceWho can apply, what it costs, how long it takes, and what it lets you do.2 min read
3. 3CostsWhat learning to drive really costsThe official fees, what you pay again if things go wrong, and the costs that depend on you.3 min read
4. 4Lessons & practiceLessons and private practiceChoosing an instructor, the rules for practising with family or friends, L plates, and learner insurance basics.4 min read
5. 5Theory testThe theory testHow the multiple-choice questions and hazard perception work, the pass marks, and what happens on the day.3 min read
6. 6Booking your testBooking your practical testHow booking works, the 2026 rules on who can book and how many changes you get, and how to avoid resellers and scams.4 min read
7. 7The practical testThe practical test explainedThe four parts of the test, independent driving and sat navs, how faults work, and the top reasons people fail.4 min read
8. 8Show me, tell me"Show me, tell me" questionsThe official list of the 2 vehicle safety questions you could be asked, with the answers DVSA expects.5 min read
9. 9Test dayTest day checklistWhat to bring, the rules if you use your own car, and what happens if the weather or your car lets you down.4 min read
10. 10After you passAfter you passGetting your full licence, the new driver rules, P plates, insurance and Pass Plus.3 min read