LEARNER drivers in England are able to take their tests again from today – but it won’t be the same as before. Driving tests were suspended in March at the start of lockdown to help stop the spread of the deadly covid 19. Lessons and theory tests were allowed to restart in England from July […]

Inviting Candidates to rebook tests. From Thursday 16th July onwards the DVSA will be contacting practical car test candidates who had their driving test put on hold due to the lockdown. Each candidate will be sent an email with a link to book a new test date and time as the usual booking system remains […]

Practical driving tests are to be very different from the norm,Driving instructors will face a number of changes when lessons and tests can begin again after being postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.The Government has issued new guidance ahead of test centres reopening in the coming weeks – but as of yet no date has […]

Hundreds of thousands of people have had their driving tests cancelled or delayed as a result of the pandemic. It has been more than just a minor inconvenience for those looking for work and caring for children, while instructors face a nervous wait to find out when and how they can return to work safely. […]

  Theory tests Theory tests are suspended up to and including 20 April 2020. You’ll get an email to tell you that your test has been cancelled. You’ll automatically get a refund. You’ll get an email to confirm this has been done – this may take a few weeks to arrive. You’ll then have to […]

Only 47% of learner drivers are passing the practical exam due to changes in the theory test. Passes are at a ten-year low because theory questions have become tough to get correct. Over the past year only 47% of learner drivers passed the theory test a fall of a quarter in ten years. Eight sample […]

Pass rates have remained (fairly) steady since last December. When the changes started the pass rate has been 45.5%. It’s easier to pass in less busy areas. London appears to be the worst place to do the test, with half of the city’s test centres among the lowest pass rates. Safe driving, from Britannia!

She said: ‘I’m trying to re-live my youth. </ifram A great gran has become one of the UK’s oldest learner drivers to pass their test – at the age of 75. Safe driving, from Britannia!

The DVLA changed the way driving tests were taken as they wanted to better prepare you for driving once you had passed. They wanted to incorporate more high speed roads as they realised the best way for you to be prepared was to practice and have your test on them. As this would help you […]

When it comes to taking your practical driving test, don’t forget the essentials! A Valid Provisional UK Driving License Make sure that it is signed Your provisional provides proof that you are who you say you are. A Pass Certificate for your Theory Test This certificate must have been completed within the past 2 years. […]