Navigator Driver Training · United Kingdom
A practical guide to learning to drive
Start with the steps that make learning possible.
This guide brings together the main licence, theory and practical test tasks, with links to official services and learning resources.
Check your eyesight before applying
You must be able to read a number plate from 20 metres. If you cannot, arrange an eyesight test and tell the DVSA when applying for your driving licence.
Apply for a provisional licence
Applications can be made from age 15 years and 9 months. Car driving can begin at 17, or at 16 for someone receiving the enhanced rate of the mobility component of PIP.
Build theory knowledge before booking
Driving Test Success provides theory practice software online and through an app. Learners who book 12 hours of tuition with Navigator receive three months of free access.
Book your theory test through the DVSA
Practise multiple-choice questions and hazard perception, then book through the official GOV.UK service. The car theory test costs £23.
Know the theory test pass marks
To pass, you need at least 43 correct answers out of 50 multiple-choice questions and at least 44 out of 75 in the hazard perception test.
Choose study books published or approved by DVSA
For printed study material, choose titles published or approved by the DVSA. Navigator recommends the books listed below.
Driving: The Essential Skills
A recommended study book covering the knowledge and skills used in driving.
Theory Test for Car Drivers
A recommended resource for preparing for the car theory test.
The Traffic Signs Booklet
A recommended reference for learning the signs used on UK roads.
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Choose the right kind of instructor
Trainee PDIs display a pink badge, qualified ADIs show a green badge, and fleet-trained instructors may also carry an orange badge.
Book the practical test through GOV.UK
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service to avoid unnecessary third-party booking charges. The car practical test costs £62 on weekdays, or £75 for evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Keep learning after passing
Further tuition can help drivers broaden their experience after the test. Navigator offers Pass Plus, motorway, refresher and advanced driving courses.
Common questions
When can I apply for a provisional licence?
You can apply at 15 years and 9 months. Car driving normally begins at 17, or at 16 if you receive the enhanced rate of the mobility component of PIP.
Where should I book a theory or practical test?
Use the official GOV.UK/DVSA booking pages linked in this guide.
