Useful Driving Test Links & Official Resources
This page brings together useful driving test resources and official links to help learner drivers prepare for their theory and practical driving tests.
On your first lesson, you’ll need to share your driving licence using a DVLA check code.
Use the link below to access and share the information required by your instructor before your first lesson.
View driving licence information and share-code access
Other links
• Learner & new drivers info
• Apply for your provisional licence
• Book your theory test
• Book your practical test
• Test costs and The Highway Code
• UK traffic signs (PDF)
• About the theory test
• Info for your practical test
• What to expect in the practical test
Passing your driving test gives you independence and freedom. However, many learner drivers take their test too early, leading to a failure, disappointment, extra costs, and delays in getting on the road.
Some very useful resources for drivers of all experience levels, from new drivers to the highly experienced.
IAM RoadSmart helps develop the skills of licence holders through advanced courses, programmes for businesses, and short sessions available to everyone.
RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) is a registered charity established over 90 years ago, campaigning to improve road safety by influencing opinion, contributing to debate, and educating the public for the benefit of all.
Blue Light Aware is a short educational video produced on behalf of the emergency services. Their crews are responding on blue light journeys, they rely on the cooperation and awareness of other road users.
By watching Blue Light Aware, you’ll better understand how to respond safely, reduce risk to yourself and others, and help create a safer road environment — potentially even helping to save a life.
The guide provides a clear introduction to road safety and highlights the real risks of accidents and serious injury caused by distracted driving.