Clear, checked answers for UK drivers and learners
Test fees, pass marks, licence steps and road rules in plain English. Every guide links to its official GOV.UK source and shows when we last checked it.
Your route to a full car licence
Five steps, in the order you’ll take them.
Get a provisional licence
You can apply from 15 years and 9 months old. It costs £34 online.
Apply on GOV.UKLearn to drive
Take lessons until you can drive safely without instruction. There's no minimum number of lessons before your test.
Pass your theory test
50 questions in 57 minutes, then the hazard perception clips. The fee is £23.
How the theory test worksPass your driving test
Around 35 minutes of driving, plus an eyesight check and two safety questions. £62 on weekdays.
What happens on the testStart driving
You can drive on your own as soon as you pass. You don't need to wait for your full licence to arrive.
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- 5 guides
Theory Test
Car and motorcycle theory test guides: booking, costs, how the test works and how to prepare.
- 8 guides
Practical Test
What happens on the UK practical driving test, from booking and test centres to show me, tell me questions and results.
- 5 guides
Licences
Provisional, full, HGV, motorcycle and other UK driving licences: applying, renewing, replacing and licence codes.
- 2 guides
Lessons & Instructors
Driving lessons, driving schools, choosing an instructor and becoming a driving instructor in the UK.
- 6 guides
Driving Jobs
UK driving careers, including HGV, bus and coach, delivery and instructor work, and the licences each one needs.
- 4 guides
Rules & Fines
UK road rules, the Highway Code, penalty points, fines, bans and what they mean for your licence.
- 8 tools
Calculators
Free tools that explain UK driving costs, stopping distances and other numbers drivers ask about.
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Car driving test pass rates for all 317 test centres in England, Scotland and Wales for 2025/26. The highest and lowest centres, pass rates by region, and what the figures mean when you choose where to take your test.
Practical TestHow to Book a Driving Test in 2026: Step by Step and the New Rules
Book your driving test yourself on GOV.UK for 62 pounds on a weekday. The 2026 rules: only you can book, 2 changes, the 3 nearest centres and no cancellation apps. How to find an earlier test and book in Scotland or Northern Ireland.
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Driving instructor pay is 32,000 to 45,000 pounds a year according to the National Careers Service, and ONS shows a median of 19.91 pounds an hour for employed instructors. How self-employed earnings work and what it costs to qualify.
Theory TestHow to Book Your Theory Test: Step-by-Step Guide
Book your theory test on GOV.UK with your provisional licence number, an email address and a card. It costs 23 pounds for a car. Step by step, with the rules for changing your date, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Theory TestTheory Test Pass Certificate: How Long It Lasts and What to Do If You Lose It
Your theory test pass certificate number lasts 2 years. You usually do not need it to book your driving test, and you do not need a replacement for a car test. What to do if you lose it, from GOV.UK.
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Test fees, pass marks and driving rules change, and a lot of advice online is out of date. Before a guide goes live, each fee, time limit and rule in it is checked against GOV.UK or the DVSA, and the page shows the date we last checked it.
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