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Pass Plus Scheme: Refresher Driving Lessons
If haven’t driven in a while, or don’t drive often, Pass Plus could be a great way to build your confidence back up. Is it right for you?
Advice2 years ago
Kia Picanto (2020 - ) review
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If small cars are falling out of favour nobody told Kia, the updated Picanto both terrific fun to drive and affordable to buy and run
Expert review3 years ago
Tyre sizes and markings: How to read your tyre
Checking your tyre size can be confusing, so we’ve created a simple step-by-step guide to all the numbers and letters and what they all mean.
Advice4 years ago
Remembering How to Drive: How to Regain Confidence Behind the Wheel
Feel like you've forgotten how to drive? Here are our top tips for getting back on the road after lockdown, or longer!
Advice5 years ago
How to Pass Your Driving Test: Top Tips for UK Drivers
Learning to drive? We’ve pulled together top driving test tips that’ll help you become a pro driver quickly, plus common driving mistakes to avoid...
Advice5 years ago
Learning to Drive UK: When and Where to Get Started
Driving on your own for the first time is a fantastic feeling, but the first step to freedom is learning to drive and tearing up those 'L' plates....
Guide5 years ago
How To Pass Your Driving Theory Test
Find out everything you need to know about your driving theory test: from how it works, to what you can expect, what you must do, and tips to help...
Guide5 years ago
Book and pass your practical driving test in 2025
Here's everything you need to know about the practical driving test.
Guide5 years ago
The REV Test: First cars
Our three experienced motoring journos, Rachael, Erin and Vicki Butler-Henderson (REV), are back. This week they're testing three of the most...
Feature7 years ago
How much is the car theory test?
Are you looking to take the first step towards getting your car driving licence? Find out how much the car theory test, practical test, and overall...
Advice8 years ago
Learner drivers allowed on the motorway
From Monday 4 June 2018, learner drivers will be allowed to drive on the motorway with an approved driving instructor, in a dual control car. We...
Advice8 years ago
Jaguar's young driver experience
We take an 11-year-old to drive Jaguars around a track. What could go wrong?
Feature8 years ago
Government mulls changes to new driver licensing
The Prime Minister asks the Department for Transport to look into graduated driver licensing for new drivers, in a bid to reduce casualties on UK...
News8 years ago

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