The DVSA has confirmed a major boost in driving test capacity, with almost 250,000 extra tests delivered and total passes topping 1 million. Find out how new booking rules are helping genuine learners get fairer access to test slots.
With heatwaves now hitting the UK harder and more often, here’s what learner drivers (and everyone else) need to know to stay safe on the road.
You have eight days to sort it out. After 9 June 2026, the rules change in ways that will leave thousands of learner drivers geographically marooned, unable to move their booking to the centre they actually want.
New CPR and AED questions are now live in the DVSA theory test — here’s everything learner drivers in the Chilterns need to know Somewhere on a road near you, a driver will collapse at the wheel. A cyclist will be struck at a junction. A pedestrian will suffer a cardiac arrest on the pavement. And statistically, the person closest…
ommentary driving is one of the most powerful learning tools available to anyone working towards their UK driving licence, and it’s used by everyone from raw beginners to advanced motorists pursuing their RoSPA or IAM qualifications.
If you’re learning to drive this year, you’ve probably spotted a fair few headlines about big changes to driving tests. Some of them are spot on — others are a bit overblown. So let’s cut through the noise and give you a clear, honest picture of what’s actually happening.
This article explores the neuroscience of learning to drive — and why understanding it might be the single most useful thing a learner driver can do before their next lesson.
The landscape of driver education in the UK is undergoing a fundamental shift. On 13 February 2026, GEM Motoring Assist issued a nationwide call for parents and learners to abandon the “quick pass” mentality that has dominated driving instruction for years. In its place, the road safety organisation is championing a “Life-Ready” philosophy—one that prioritises long-term safety skills over short-term test success.
If you’re preparing for your UK driving test in 2026, there’s something you need to know: the way you change gears and manage your speed isn’t just about looking smooth behind the wheel anymore. The DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) has quietly shifted its focus towards what examiners call “Environmental Driving” – and it could be the difference between…
With waiting times currently averaging 22 weeks and over 668,000 learners in the queue, these changes couldn’t come at a more critical time. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about the new DVSA booking rules, what they mean for you, and how to navigate the system successfully.