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Today we tackle another two theory test questions featuring the breakaway cable and Exterior Towing Mirrors.

We also pay tribute to RoadPeace who organise national road victim month in August. You ca…

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We continue our dive into the towing aspect of the theory test as we take a look at maximum authorised mass, with two specific questions:

You’ve just passed your driving test. What’s the maximum autho…

We're back with a brand new season to help you learn, understand, and pass the theory test, and we're kicking off with a topic that seems to confuse a lot of people - towing!

We're going to be helping…

We have another extended bonus edition of the 5 Minute Theory Podcast today, as we discuss a topic that more and more learner drivers are asking about... Graduated Driving Licences.

• Will you be able t…

We have a special extended edition of the podcast for you today!

I recently sat down with Professor Gemma Briggs (Head of Discipline and Professor of Applied Cognitive Psychology at the Open Universit…

We're continuting our motorway theme, so if you're learning to drive or studying for your theory test, this is the perfect place to jump on.

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Motorways have always been a sticky subject on the UK theory test. Well, hopefully, no more as we tackle some of the key problems people struggle with.

So if you're learning to drive and struggling w…

Do you keep failing your theory test?

If you do, this episode is for you!

I offer some advice on the steps you can take, and changes you can make to reverse your trend and pass your next attempt.

You ca…

The DVSA recently released the 3 most commonly failed theory test questions. So I invited theory test expert, Chris Bensted along to discuss those 3 questions.

Chris is the founder of Theory Test Exp…

Ask a question about the theory test on any social media platform, and one of the most common responses you'll get is - "Read The Highway Code"

But how useful is this advice, and what are the alternat…

First aid theory test questions can be tricky, especially if you're not first aid trained. But the test doesn't expect you to be a doctor, just to learn a basic bit of knowledge. So today we take a l…

As with anything that is new, MOT tests can be quite confusing. So today we tackle a common theory test question that learner drivers will come across.

We also explain what an MOT test is, when you ne…

"There are no speed-limit signs on the road. How is a 30 mph limit generally indicated?"

That's the theory test question we tackle on today's episode, as well as explaining some exciting news; we're n…

In this first episode, we take a look at what the driving test entails and offer a top tip to help you pass.

The Driving Test Podcast is here to give you all the information and tips you'll need to h…

We're tacking two similar theory questions in this episode:

What's most likely to increase fuel consumption?

and...

What can you expect if you drive using rapid acceleration and heavy braking?

The 5 Minu…

The DVSA's head of Driver Testing and Training Policy, Amanda Lane, is today's special guest. Amanda used to be a driving instructor and still works as an examiner at weekends and in this episode she…

This week we take a look at one of the myths behind the theory test as we talk about what your 'friends' tell you. Is it the truth? Is it accurate? Is it smart?

We also have our regular resource of th…

If you're waiting at a level crossing and the train has passed, but the red flashing lights stay on, what should you do? That's the theory test question covered on today's show as week look to help y…

It's another specific theory test question today as we look at the question:

What lights should you use when you're driving on a wet motorway and vehicles are throwing up surface spray?

I'll help you t…