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The rules and habits that carry you to test day: learner driver law, mirror signal manoeuvre, hazard perception and driving in winter.

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Winter driving tips for learners: ice, rain, fog and dark eveningsGuideLearning to drive

Winter driving tips for learners: ice, rain, fog and dark evenings

Winter driving tips for learner drivers: how to get the car ready, how much more room to leave on wet and icy roads, when to use lights, and what happens if weather cancels your test.

All levels·8 min readRead guide Learner driver rules: supervisors, L plates, insurance and passengersExplainerLearning to drive

Learner driver rules: supervisors, L plates, insurance and passengers

Know the learner driver rules in England before you practise: who can supervise you, L plates, insurance, passengers, motorway lessons, penalty points and the proposed minimum learning period.

Beginner·8 min readRead guide Mirror, signal, manoeuvre: the routine examiners watch forTipLearning to drive

Mirror, signal, manoeuvre: the routine examiners watch for

Use the mirror, signal, manoeuvre routine the way examiners expect: which mirror to check first, when to signal, and how position, speed and look finish the job safely.

Beginner·4 min readRead guide The hazard perception test: how to spot developing hazardsExplainerLearning to drive

The hazard perception test: how to spot developing hazards

Learn what counts as a developing hazard, when to click in the hazard perception test, and how the same scanning habits carry straight into your practical driving test.

Beginner·7 min readRead guide