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Waiting times for driving tests will be reduced to just seven weeks by the end of next summer, according to the DfT

The time you wait to take a driving test has increased as much as 250% in the last five years, as government drafts measures to combat waiting lists

These are the cars with the lowest insurance group ratings in the UK today

Easy to drive, affordable, and inexpensive to run, these are our top 10 used cars to learn in

We compare the changing challenges faced by learners by taking the original driving test in a modern Vauxhall Corsa - and today’s equivalent in a 1930…

Record driving-test wait times have led to scammers charging huge sums of money for early tests, as well as availability alerts

We examine the latest stats on driving test pass rates to help you compare UK driving test centres

Despite the Highway Code instructing motorists to be “particularly patient” when it comes to learner drivers, the AA says an alarming number “don’t gi…

Truly cheap car insurance for young drivers is rare in this day and age, but with these tips you can certainly save money

Instructors report being fully-booked for two to six months, on top of delays getting driving test dates

While drivers of all ages are suffering from spiralling premiums, data shows the youngest are being hit hardest

Your guide to the cost of driving lessons, and how much money you’ll need to pass your test and get your licence

Are you ready for your practical driving test? Prepare for the big day with our guide and top tips for passing.

New data shows average wait times of as long as 14 weeks face new drivers booking tests across the UK

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

Extra driver training is always welcome, but do insurance discounts make the Pass Plus prices worth paying?

Handy smartphone theory guides for beginners are rated for their test-passing features

EV sales are increasing, but does it make sense for learners to take an ‘auto only’ driving test?

It’s easy to fall foul of box junction rules: here’s how they work and how to avoid being fined

This is our simple, step-by-step guide to getting your full UK driving licence and learning to drive

Before you begin your practical driving test, you’ll be asked some ‘show me, tell me’ questions. We reveal all…

What you need to know about the Highway Code, where to find it and how to use it to pass your driving test

DVSA staff will walk out from 6 March, as union aims for “significant impact” on operations

If you want to learn to drive in your own, or a parent’s, car you’ll need to get the right learner driver car insurance cover

Practice makes perfect in the driving theory test, so get up to speed before you book your test online

Are intensive driving courses a good way to get a driving licence? We guide you through the options to help you pass the practical test.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency seeks to discourage learner drivers from booking their test before they’re ready

If you’re unsure of the difference between a clearway, an urban clearway and a red route, you’ve come to the right place.

DVSA Hazard Perception Test tips for learner drivers, and what to expect when you take the test

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.

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

New figures show 11,125 drivers lost their licences in 2019, with insurance-related offences causing almost half of bans

We spend the day at a Young Driver lesson to find out the benefits of teaching your children to drive young

Would you pass in the new UK driving test? The updated practical test has arrived, we asked three recently qualified motorists to try it

To celebrate the UK driving test’s 80th birthday, we asked 12 experienced motorists to retake their tests. Did they pass or fail?