By now most people are aware of the huge backlog since covid regarding driving tests, the DVSA have been working hard to help reduce the waiting time learners have to wait in order to book a practical driving test. Their aims are to ensure learners who fail their practical driving test are better prepared […]

The Silent Killer: Forgetting to Signal Picture this: you’re cruising through your driving test with confidence when suddenly, the examiner scribbles something down on their clipboard. The reason? Failing to signal when changing lanes or turning. It may seem like a minor slip-up, but it can be the difference between a pass and a fail. […]

A man who attempted to take a practical driving test on behalf of someone else has been sentenced. Police officers from Nottinghamshire Police fraud team made contact with the Worksop Test Centre to alert them of the fraudulent Driving Test about to take place on the 24/10/23. The fraud team had reason to believe Mr […]

London, known for its bustling streets and iconic landmarks, is also home to millions of residents eager to obtain their driver’s licenses. However, a significant challenge that aspiring drivers in London face is the scarcity of driving test slots. In this blog post, we will delve into the reasons behind the shortage of driving test […]

Blood test studies recently carried out showed a risk of having an accident whilst driving tired could double if the driver has had less than 5 hours sleep in the 24hrs leading up to getting behind the wheel. Which has led the question to be asked, should a new law be brought into affect for […]

Last week it was announced the DVSA will be making some important changes to government policies regarding Driving Test bookings. They ran a consultation between 25 January and 8 March 2022 about changing some policies that affect learning to drive and driving tests. encourage learner drivers to be better prepared when they take their car […]

Civil servants from the PCS union are staging 11 days of strikes this month which could impact driving tests. The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has issued a warning to learners who have driving tests booked this month. It comes as civil servants begin their next round of strikes in March, which will affect […]

If you are currently trying to book a driving practical test and struggling you are not alone! There is a backlog with the DVSA which has been on going since Covid Lockdowns restrictions eased. At the moment even driving schools are struggling to secure tests and the DVSA have spoken out about a 6 month […]

In this blog we will explain the top 10 reasons people fail the practical driving test in Great Britain, below are some examples of the types of mistakes people make. 41.7% was the pass rate between January and March 2022 The driving test pass rate was 47.1% between January and March 2022. Many people who […]

  There are many faults that could cause you to fail your practical driving test, but being aware of the top 10 most common reasons for failing will give you a fighting chance to pass and reach your goal of obtaining that driving license! 1. Observation At Junctions : Instead of fixing your eyes directly […]