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Extra Time, Headphones and Readers: Theory Test Support You Can Ask For

Audio through headphones needs no evidence at all, and extra time, readers and reworded questions are available with proof. Here is the full range of theory test support the DVSA offers, and why you must ask when you book.

DVSA Updates

The 2026 Petition to Change the Two-Year Theory Test Rule, Explained

A UK Parliament petition wants the two-year theory certificate rule changed, and it stays open until 3 September 2026. Here is what the rule means, why it is under pressure, and how to protect your own window.

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Bus Lanes, Cycle Lanes and Tram Signs: The Rules Learners Keep Getting Wrong

Bus lane hours, solid versus broken cycle lane lines, and tram priority are among the most misremembered topics in the theory test. Here is the section explained clearly, including the October 2025 sign update.

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The Dutch Reach and Close-Pass Rules: Cyclist Questions That Catch Learners Out

Cyclist questions are among the most failed on the 2026 theory test. Learn the Dutch Reach, the 1.5 metre passing rule, and the junction rules that turn tricky questions into easy marks.

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Phones at the Wheel: What the 2026 Theory Test Expects You to Know

Phone questions catch out learners who rely on common sense. Learn the exact rule, the two exceptions, and the six-point penalty that can cost new drivers their licence.

DVSA Updates

DVSA Now Publishes Waiting Times for Every Test Centre: What It Means for Learners

From 18 June 2026, DVSA publishes driving test waiting times for every test centre. The new data shows real waits are often far shorter than the headline figure. Here is how to use it.

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CPR and Defibrillator Practice Questions for the 2026 Theory Test (With Answers)

Revise the new 2026 first aid questions with confidence. Six CPR and defibrillator practice questions for the theory test, each with a worked answer and the reasoning behind it.

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Stopping Distances Made Simple: Mnemonics That Stick for Your Theory Test

Stopping distance questions cost learners more marks than almost any other topic. Here is a simple mnemonic system to remember every figure, plus the wet and icy multipliers.

DVSA Updates

Electric Vehicle Questions on the 2026 Theory Test: What You Need to Know

The 2026 theory test now includes electric vehicle content on regenerative braking, charging and energy-efficient driving. Here is what to revise and how the questions tend to be phrased.

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How many hours should you revise for the theory test?

Most learners need 20 to 30 hours of revision to pass the theory test. Here is how to spread those hours and know when you are ready.

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Why February has the highest theory test pass rate

Theory test pass rates peak in February and dip in December. The reason is not the month, it is the run-up. Here is how to get February's edge.

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Road signs: the theory test topic most learners get wrong

Road signs catch out more learners than any other theory test topic. Learn the shape-and-colour system and they become easy marks.