Category: Driving Test Tips

Tips and guides for passing your driving test

Jul 22
How to Move Off Safely on Your Driving Test in 2026: Hill Starts, Angle Starts & Busy Roads

Master moving off on your 2026 driving test: hill starts, angle starts, busy-road move-offs, the observation routine examiners want and mistakes to avoid.

Jul 21
20mph Zones and School Streets on Your Driving Test in 2026: How to Get Your Speed Right

20mph limits now cover huge areas of the UK. Here is exactly how examiners assess them on the 2026 driving test, and how to avoid speed and observation faults.

Jul 21
Motorway Rules for Learner Drivers in 2026: What You Can and Can’t Do Before You Pass

Can learners drive on motorways in 2026? The rules, who can supervise you, what to expect on a motorway lesson and whether it appears on your driving test.

Jul 20
Speed Limits on Your Driving Test in 2026: How to Read the Road and Avoid a Serious Fault

How speed limits are marked, how examiners assess your speed, and how to avoid the two faults that catch learners out: going too fast and going too slowly.

Jul 20
Trams and Tram Lanes on Your Driving Test in 2026: How to Handle Them Safely

How to deal with trams, tram lanes and tram stops on your UK driving test in 2026 - the rules, the hazards and the observation examiners want to see.

Jul 18
Bus Lanes and Bus Stops on Your Driving Test in 2026: How to Handle Them Properly

Bus lanes, bus gates and buses pulling out cause avoidable test faults. Here is exactly how to handle them on your 2026 UK driving test, step by step.

Jul 17
How to Handle Traffic Lights on Your Driving Test in 2026

How to handle traffic lights on your driving test in 2026: green, amber, red, filter arrows, box junctions and common mistakes.

Jul 17
How to Deal With Cyclists on Your Driving Test in 2026

How to handle cyclists on your 2026 driving test: the hierarchy of road users, the 1.5-metre rule, Rule H3 and the observations examiners want to see.

Jul 15
How to Handle Roadworks and Temporary Traffic Lights on Your Driving Test in 2026

Roadworks and temporary traffic lights can appear anywhere on your driving test. Here is exactly how to deal with them calmly and safely in 2026.

Jul 14
Clutch Control on Your Driving Test in 2026: How to Find the Biting Point and Stop Stalling

Stop stalling for good. Learn how to find the biting point, move away smoothly and master clutch control for your 2026 driving test.