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 Cancellations: How to Find an Earlier Test
There's no official cancellation list. Here's how earlier driving tests really appear, the best time to check, the 2-change limit, and whether cancellation apps are worth it.
LicencesHow to Share Your Driving Licence: Check Codes Explained
Create a free check code on GOV.UK to share your driving record with a car hire company or employer. It lasts 21 days and works once. Here's how.
LicencesUK Driving Licence Categories Explained: C1, D1, Class 1 and Class 2
What every UK driving licence category means, from B and BE to C1, C, C+E, D1 and D, plus what Class 1, Class 2 and PCV mean and how to add them.
LicencesLost Your Provisional Licence? How to Replace It in the UK
A replacement provisional or full licence costs £20 online and usually arrives within a week. Here's what to do first, and how to protect a booked test.
LicencesHow to Apply for a Provisional Driving Licence in the UK
Apply from 15 years and 9 months old for £34 online. Here's how to apply, how long it takes, and the rules that apply once your provisional licence arrives.
Practical TestHow Much Is a Driving Test? UK Practical Test Costs
A UK car driving test costs £62 on weekdays and £75 for evenings and weekends. Here are the official fees for every practical test, and how to avoid paying twice.
Theory TestHow Long Is the Theory Test? Timings and Pass Mark Explained
You get 57 minutes for 50 multiple-choice questions, then 14 hazard perception clips. Here's how the UK theory test is timed, and what the pass marks really mean.
Theory TestHow Much Is a Theory Test? UK Theory Test Fees Explained
The UK car theory test costs £23 through GOV.UK. Here are the fees for every theory test, what the price covers, and how to avoid paying twice.
Practical TestShow Me, Tell Me Questions: All 21 for the UK Driving Test
Every show me, tell me question on DVSA's car driving test list, explained in plain English and grouped by where you'll find the answer in the car.
Practical TestHow Long Is a Driving Test in the UK?
A UK car driving test involves around 35 minutes of driving, or around 65 minutes for an extended test. Here's how the time breaks down, and how it compares with bike, lorry and instructor tests.