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Driving: written test and driving test

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Drivingintothefuture · 31/07/2026 11:25

NC. Posting here for traffic. Pardon the pun.

I have just received my provisional driving licence and now have time available to prepare for the theory test. I would appreciate recommendations for reading material, YouTube channels, podcasts, or any other effective study resources. And just any tips, pitfalls etc you would like to share.

I intend to begin studying today.

Thank you.

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ScoliMum55 · 31/07/2026 12:32

DD used the Driving Test Theory 4 in 1 Kit app - costs about £5 but it’s brilliant and definitely worth the money. She used the app religiously & made sure that all sections were completed & correct - ended up scoring full marks in the multiple choice section. She struggled a bit with the hazard perception section but still ended up with a good pass mark - Google the ‘three click method’, it really helped her!

ladygindiva · 31/07/2026 12:34

Echo the above poster re the app. And just to add; if possible use a larger screen eg iPad or laptop to do hazard perception as whilst the rest of the theory test is fab on a phone the hazard perception needs a larger screen ime. Good luck

MustBeThursday · 31/07/2026 12:46

Also recommend the app above. Passed my theory first time after practicing on it

Lougle · 31/07/2026 12:49

ScoliMum55 · 31/07/2026 12:32

DD used the Driving Test Theory 4 in 1 Kit app - costs about £5 but it’s brilliant and definitely worth the money. She used the app religiously & made sure that all sections were completed & correct - ended up scoring full marks in the multiple choice section. She struggled a bit with the hazard perception section but still ended up with a good pass mark - Google the ‘three click method’, it really helped her!

Both my autistic girls who have been learning to drive used this, too. Both passed with 49/50. It took 10 days for DD2 (the less confident one) to feel ready to take her theory test, and she really only practiced for 3 of those.

Drivingintothefuture · 31/07/2026 14:14

ScoliMum55 · 31/07/2026 12:32

DD used the Driving Test Theory 4 in 1 Kit app - costs about £5 but it’s brilliant and definitely worth the money. She used the app religiously & made sure that all sections were completed & correct - ended up scoring full marks in the multiple choice section. She struggled a bit with the hazard perception section but still ended up with a good pass mark - Google the ‘three click method’, it really helped her!

Thank you. Purchased this soon after I posted the thread as recommended by AI. So thank you for the validation. Already busy with it :-)

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Drivingintothefuture · 31/07/2026 14:15

Lougle · 31/07/2026 12:49

Both my autistic girls who have been learning to drive used this, too. Both passed with 49/50. It took 10 days for DD2 (the less confident one) to feel ready to take her theory test, and she really only practiced for 3 of those.

Brilliant. I am juggling this with work, so have put aside 2 weeks to jugggle this with work. Thank you for the guidance on time! Much appreciated!

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Drivingintothefuture · 31/07/2026 14:15

MustBeThursday · 31/07/2026 12:46

Also recommend the app above. Passed my theory first time after practicing on it

Thank you!

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Mannosed · 31/07/2026 14:15

Both my kids did two days using the app and passed. Not sure if that was just luck!

Drivingintothefuture · 31/07/2026 14:17

ladygindiva · 31/07/2026 12:34

Echo the above poster re the app. And just to add; if possible use a larger screen eg iPad or laptop to do hazard perception as whilst the rest of the theory test is fab on a phone the hazard perception needs a larger screen ime. Good luck

Perfect! Will use iPad with the view to move to laptop. Used laptop when I first came across it but things didn’t look clear! As in, things looked far out in the clip.

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user1471538275 · 31/07/2026 14:43

For practical test: Conquer driving on youtube is good.

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