Driving test
Practical driving test tips: how to prepare and pass![REd driving school, learner driver](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--XNCFJPkX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562248287/autoexpress/5/33/red-driving-school-moving-3_0.jpg)
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Practical driving test tips: how to prepare and pass
Are you ready for your practical driving test? Prepare for the big day with our guide and top tips for passing.
3 May 2024
Learner drivers left frustrated with “unacceptable” driving test wait times![Leaner driver](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--5myCd5Qp--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1710947482/autoexpress/2024/03/Leaner%20driver.jpg)
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Learner drivers left frustrated with “unacceptable” driving test wait times
New data shows average wait times of as long as 14 weeks face new drivers booking tests across the UK
21 Mar 2024
Never-ending backlog predicted as 5m learner drivers fight for 1.8m driving test slots in 2024![Crumpled up L-plate](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--2gsT4O4Q--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1708363346/autoexpress/2024/02/Crumpled%20up%20L-plate.jpg)
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Never-ending backlog predicted as 5m learner drivers fight for 1.8m driving test slots in 2024
Without an increase in driving test capacity learner drivers face more long waits for test slots, and there’s no end to the delays in sight
19 Feb 2024
Should you learn to drive a manual or automatic? There’s definitely a trend!![Volkswagen Golf GTI DSG gearstick](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--M4mR2zFg--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255584/autoexpress/vw_golf_gearstick.jpg)
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Should you learn to drive a manual or automatic? There’s definitely a trend!
EV sales are increasing, but does it make sense for learners to take an ‘auto only’ driving test?
4 Jan 2024
Box junctions: what are the rules and the penalties for breaking them?![Box junction](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zU6bPp0M--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1704451277/autoexpress/2024/01/Box%20junction.jpg)
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Box junctions: what are the rules and the penalties for breaking them?
It’s easy to fall foul of box junction rules: here’s how they work and how to avoid being fined
6 Dec 2023
Driving test bookings: huge waiting lists play into the hands of fraudsters![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--z8vnAoiP--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254836/autoexpress/learner-drivers.jpg)
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Driving test bookings: huge waiting lists play into the hands of fraudsters
Crooks and chancers are making a packet out of the failing UK driving test system, and its learner drivers who are paying the price
7 Sep 2023
Driving test examiners to go on strike: dates announced![L plate on Volkswagen Lupo](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--8ddw7lfw--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556217631/evo/2017/08/l_plate.jpg)
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Driving test examiners to go on strike: dates announced
DVSA staff will walk out from 6 March, as union aims for “significant impact” on operations
22 Feb 2023
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What is a clearway? Urban clearways, clearways and red routes explained![clearway](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bbsxE8-W--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1591182541/autoexpress/2020/06/clearway%2C%20urban%20clearway%20and%20red%20route%20images-6.jpg)
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What is a clearway? Urban clearways, clearways and red routes explained
If you’re unsure of the difference between a clearway, an urban clearway and a red route, you’ve come to the right place.
7 Dec 2021
Advanced driving courses and tests: prices, insurance and safety benefits explained![car keys](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--76KyPw-z--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1637162932/autoexpress/2021/11/collectinganewcar.jpg)
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Advanced driving courses and tests: prices, insurance and safety benefits explained
Getting additional driver training beyond the usual lessons is a great idea for a host of reasons. That’s where advanced driving courses come in.
19 Nov 2021
Driving test update to preserve the manual gearbox![Dacia Duster gear lever](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--10Vss4D_--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249494/autoexpress/duster-gear-lever.jpg)
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Driving test update to preserve the manual gearbox
With more drivers learning in autos and electric cars, the DVSA is looking to update the driving test so people can still drive manuals in future
16 Jun 2021
Over 11,000 new drivers lost their licences in 2019![£12 tool can hack your car](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--BM9TJIK1--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249468/autoexpress/drivers-distracted.jpg)
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Over 11,000 new drivers lost their licences in 2019
New figures show 11,125 drivers lost their licences in 2019, with insurance-related offences causing almost half of bans
12 May 2020
Driving tests of the world![Learner drivers on Motorway](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_REeh6Vr--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254009/autoexpress/images/car_photo_483361.jpg)
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Driving tests of the world
We compare driving tests from around the world to find the simplest and toughest places you can learn to drive
10 Nov 2014