Overcoming Common Driving Fears and Anxieties

Passing your driving test gives you independence and freedom but many learner drivers take their test before they’re ready. It leads to a failed test, disappointment, extra costs and delays them getting on the road.

When you learn to drive, you’ll be learning and practising 27 important driving skills that you’ll need for a lifetime of safe driving.

• Basic - 1 to 4
• Control and Positioning - 5 to 7
• Observation, Signalling and Planning - 8 to 13
• Junctions, Roundabouts and Crossings - 14 to 16
• Manoeuvre - 17 to 20
• Road Type - 21 to 23
• Driving Conditions - 24 to 26
• Following Routes - 27

Find out more about each of these skills here at DVSA Ready To Pass website