Everything you need to know to pass your driving test

Your driving test will cover a variety of topics that the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has defined as the bare minimum of knowledge required to get on the road. Driving isn’t just about these things; you’ll have to learn a lot more on your own after you pass. This driving syllabus is a good place to start to ensure you’re ready.

What’s in the driving syllabus?

• Cockpit drill

• Vehicle safety checks

• Car controls and instruments

• Moving off and stopping

• Safe road positioning

• Use of car mirrors

• Signalling

• Anticipation and planning

• Use of speed

• Other traffic

• Junctions

• Roundabouts

• Pedestrian crossings

• Dual carriageways

• Manoeuvres

• Emergency stop

• Adapting to road conditions

• The Highway Code

• Satnav use

The 5 stages of learning a driving skill:

• Skill introduced

• Skill carried out with direction

• Skill carried out when prompted

• Skill rarely needs to be prompted

• Skill carried out without any prompting

Once you’re at number 5 consistently in every skill, you’re ready to take your test.