UK driving guides
Every guide we’ve published on UK driving tests, licences and road rules, newest first. Each one links to its official source and shows when we last checked it.
Practical TestDriving Test Pass Rates by Test Centre: Every Centre in Great Britain (2025/26)
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.
Driving JobsDriving Examiner Jobs: Pay, Requirements and How to Apply
DVSA driving examiner jobs paid 32,027 pounds a year in the latest advert. Who can apply, the 4-stage selection process, 6 weeks of training, where to find vacancies, and delegated and Northern Ireland routes.
Driving JobsDriving Instructor Salary UK: What Instructors Really Earn
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.
LicencesCBT Test: What Happens on the Day and What It Lets You Ride
CBT is a one-day training course, not a pass or fail test. The 5 parts, how long it takes, what to wear, what you can ride afterwards and the 2-year limit, from GOV.UK and The Highway Code.
Theory TestHazard Perception Test: How It Works, Scoring and Pass Mark
The hazard perception test has 14 video clips with 15 developing hazards, each worth up to 5 points. You need 44 out of 75 to pass. How the scoring works, what counts as a hazard and how to practise, from GOV.UK guidance.
Driving JobsHGV Working Time Directive: The Rules Explained
HGV drivers can work an average of 48 hours a week and up to 60 in a single week, with no opt-out. The 6-hour and 9-hour break rules, night work, 15-hour days and what counts as work, from official GOV.UK guidance.
Driving JobsHGV Driver Salary UK: The Official Figures
Full-time HGV drivers earned a median of £39,905 in 2025. See the official weekly and hourly figures, the range from lowest to highest paid, and how the pay compares with the UK average.