Mock tests often get treated like a formality — something you “should probably do” before the real thing. But at Britannia, we see them as one of the most powerful tools in a learner’s journey. Not because they predict the future, but because they prepare your mind, your reactions, and your confidence in […]

If you thought learning to drive in the UK was just about stalling gracefully at roundabouts and pretending parallel parking isn’t terrifying, think again. 2025 has brought a flurry of changes for learners and drivers alike—some useful, some eyebrow-raising, and all guaranteed to spice up the road to your license. But don’t panic—Britannia Driving School, […]

London, known for its bustling streets and iconic landmarks, is also home to millions of residents eager to obtain their driver’s licenses. However, a significant challenge that aspiring drivers in London face is the scarcity of driving test slots. In this blog post, we will delve into the reasons behind the shortage of driving test […]

Blood test studies recently carried out showed a risk of having an accident whilst driving tired could double if the driver has had less than 5 hours sleep in the 24hrs leading up to getting behind the wheel. Which has led the question to be asked, should a new law be brought into affect for […]

According to the Evening Standard a woman who sat the driving tests of 100 different people has been jailed. It is estimated she performed driving tests throughout England and Wales from cities such as Swansea and Birmingham. The Defendant was offering her services to Learners who experience difficulties with the English language. Detective chief inspector […]

      Driving tests in the UK have reached an at all time high in cost, due to the DVSA backlog. An ever increasing number of hopefuls are being fear led into paying this astronomical price in the hope of being fast tracked into priority booking. This service is being provided by online operators […]

A fraudster has been jailed after taking driving theory tests for other people while disguising himself with a bandage around his head. Izmir Senaj, 28, used several excuses for his injuries as he turned up to DVSA centres across England to impersonate people whose tests he had agreed to take for them. He was eventually […]

LEARNER drivers have lost £1.14million as a result of car theory tests expiring due to Covid backlogs. Driving tests and lessons have been suspended during much of the pandemic, causing a pile-up of 420,000 car driving tests and 380,000 car theory tests. But the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has resisted calls from learners […]

The DVSA has announced practical driving tests will resume on the 22nd April, as of yet we are unaware how this will pan out. In the first lockdown in 2020 driving tests were rebooked for everyone who had their test cancelled due to Covid  first of all which did cause some frustration and some candidates […]

On 4 January, the government announced a new national lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus. You can read more about the lockdown measures on GOV.UK Driving and riding lessons Driving and riding lessons, including CBT must not take place until the restrictions are lifted. This includes ADI part 2 and 3 tests and standards […]