Resources for learner driversBelow are links to official sites and resources that provide further help and advice for learner drivers; some also provide interesting reading for drivers who have already passed their driving test. |
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Learner & new drivers info
Apply for your provisional licence
Book your theory test
Book your practical test
Test costs
Claiming your test pass
Pass Plus info |
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The Highway code
The UK Traffic signs
About the theory test
Info for your practical test
What to expect in the practical test |
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Keep up to date with all the latest news and information from the Driving Standards Authority |
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Series of videos for learners from the DSA |
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ingenie uses a black box fitted in your car to assess your driving. Your policy is reviewed every 3 months - drive well, and you could pay less for your car insurance. For drivers aged 17-25. |
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Buy books online from the DSA. |
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Pass Plus is a practical training course that takes at least 6 hours and is for drivers to improve their skills and drive more safely.
It can be taken at any time although it should be most useful to new drivers in the year after passing their test. |
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Video with information and tips for the hazard perception test |
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• Over 1000 young lives are lost every year in road crashes
• One in three crashes on UK roads involve men under the age of 20
• Speed is a factor in around one in three road deaths |
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Main site
• Book Theory Test
• Book Practical Test |
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As the leading road safety charity in the UK, we are dedicated to increasing skills for all road users, raising driving and riding standards and helping to save lives on our roads. |
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The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is a registered charity established more than 90 years ago that aims to campaign for change, influence opinion, contribute to debate, educate and inform - for the good of all. |
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Blue Light Aware is a short video, produced on behalf of the emergency services. Their crews rely on the help of other road users when they're on a 'blue light' journey. By watching Blue Light Aware, you will better understand their needs, you will be reducing the risks you face, you will be contributing to a safer road environment and you might also be helping to save a life. |
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Visit direct.gov.uk/think for THINK! campaign information including:
• THINK! road safety statistics and facts
• THINK! adverts and interactive road safety games
• Partnership information
Road safety advice
Visit the new road safety advice section of Directgov for general road safety information including:
• Drink driving limits
• Advice on choosing and fitting child car seats
• Penalties for using hand-held mobile phones whilst driving |
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Road Respect is about making the roads safer in North East England. We're seeking to continue to change the culture on the roads and foster respect for the law, other road users, conditions and yourself as a road user.
Take a look around... watch, read, comment and share. We look forward to hearing from you soon! |
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Help with your theory test preparation. |
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Traffic Signs And Meanings contains over 40 articles written by experts who continually update and add new content. |
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Safe Driving contains articles written by experts which are continually updated. |
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A very interesting site with some useful articles with the aim of reducing traffic accidents in the UK. |
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This is a useful site, full of tips and advice. |
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Created by Christine Pirrie DHYP PSYCH uk GHR & NHS REG, Driving Angel is downloadable MP3 audio content designed specifically to help learner drivers overcome their nerves on test day giving them a chance to show off their driving skills to their best potential. Overcome Driving Test Nerves |
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Everything you need to know about driving overseas. |
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Free UK Road Traffic Report Service |
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Specialist website designs for driving instructors in the UK, ROI and Australia. |
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