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Practical driving tips, learner guides, instructor career advice, and updates from The DTC.
Hazard perception: recognising developing hazards
How the hazard-perception part works, what to look for in the clips and how to practise without memorising clicks.
Recent posts
More articles from The DTC.
DVSA Driving Instructor Survey 2025: What It Means for Learner Drivers
The DVSA’s 2025 driving instructor survey shows instructor availability is improving, lesson prices remain high, and driving test waiting times are still causing major disruption. Here’s what learner drivers should take from the latest figures — and how DTC can help you plan smarter.
Learner driver insurance: what to check
Check who is covered, which car can be used and what happens to your cover when you pass.
Refresher driving lessons for older drivers
A refresher lesson can focus on the roads, manoeuvres or car controls you would like to feel more comfortable with.
Feeling nervous about your driving test?
Talk through your concerns, practise unfamiliar situations and make a straightforward plan for test day.
CPR and defibrillator questions in the theory test
What DVSA’s first-aid question update means for your revision, and where to find reliable learning materials.
Getting your first provisional licence
Apply through DVLA, check when you can start driving and get ready for your first lesson.
Changing your driving test appointment
Check your remaining changes, instructor availability and the official process before moving your test.
Ten driving skills to review before your test
A practice checklist to discuss with your instructor—not an official ranking of test faults.
What to take to your driving test
A practical checklist for your licence, car and personal items before a car driving test in Great Britain.
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