Resources to support your learning
Whether you prefer to read, dip in and out, or learn interactively, these official Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) guides can help you build skills and confidence at every stage of your learning journey.
Your complete guide to learning, practising and passing
This visual guide covers all 27 driving skills you need to pass your test.
Packed with diagrams, expert tips, and recap questions, it’s designed to work alongside your lessons – not replace them
Use it to prepare for a specific lesson, revisit something you found tricky, or track your progress.
What others say about it
Passed driving test using this book.
Very good book, helped me to understand driving better. Was recommended to me by my instructor.
How much it costs
Enter code TP20 at the checkout to get this book for just £11.99 plus shipping.
With this 20% discount, the book costs less about one-third of the average cost of a one-hour driving lesson.
Understand the skills and knowledge behind safe driving
This visual guide will help you learn how to get the most enjoyment from your driving.
It explains the reasoning behind safe driving techniques – helping you understand not just what to do, but why.
What others say about it
It literally has everything a learner like me appreciated to read. Really helped me in my lessons and is amazing with diagrams.
Up to date and has many valuable features and information for any driver. The book is excellent, very detailed, very encouraging and a must buy.
How much it costs
Enter code TP20 at the checkout to get this book for £15.19 plus shipping.
With this 20% discount, the book costs less half of the average cost of a one-hour driving lesson.
Help if driving makes you feel nervous, anxious or stressed
Written by Dr Lisa Dorn, a leading expert in driver psychology, this guide explores how your mood, attitude and emotions affect the way you drive.
It’s particularly useful if driving makes you feel nervous, anxious, stressed or angry.
The e-learning version includes interactive exercises and videos.
What others say about the book
A very good book for those learning and for drivers wishing to advance their knowledge about being a safe driver. Well written and easy to follow. Highly recommended.
A very interesting book, focusing on drivers’ attitudes rather than pure driving skills. Well worth a read.
What other says about the e-learning
Very enjoyable course. Great tips for risk assessment, coping strategies and reflecting on my own driving.
Easy to use. Good material and helpful suggestions.
How much it costs
Enter code TP20 at the checkout to get this book for £11.99 plus shipping.
The e-learning costs £24 for a 365-day subscription.
Check you’re ready to pass
You’ll usually be ready to take your driving test when:
1You do not need prompts from your driving instructor.
2You do not make serious or dangerous mistakes when you’re driving.
3You can pass mock driving tests.
4You have practised ways of managing your nerves.
5Your driving instructor agrees you are ready.
Not feeling completely prepared?
Only take your driving test if you’re feeling completely prepared.
You can move your driving test back if you’re not feeling quite ready yet.
It’s free to change your appointment time, as long as you do it at least 10 full working days (Mondays to Saturdays) before your test.