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Government consultation on new rules for young motorists

As part of its road safety strategy policy paper, on the 7th January 2026, the UK Government opened a consultation on the proposal to introduce a minimum learning period for new drivers. Read our summary of the potential changes and have your say!

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Taking driving lessons in later life: is it for me?

Driving lessons are not just for 17-year-olds. We've taught pupils of all ages over the years, and there are lots of reasons why people come to lessons later in life. We caught up with one of our former pupils, who passed her test aged 52 at the first attempt in 2017.

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Where are you most likely to pass your driving test in East Anglia?

The DVSA has released the latest statistics on passes for the theory and practical tests. Find out how learners at your nearest test centre in Norfolk or Suffolk fared.

By avoiding the most common driving test faults this happy chap has managed to pass his driving test!

The most common driving test faults and how you can avoid making them

We asked the DVSA to tell us the top 10 faults that were made in driving tests in Norfolk and Suffolk last year, so we could write this guide to help you avoid making them.

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Government plans restrictions for new drivers: what does it mean for me?

As the Government outlines plans to place restrictions on new drivers, we look at what the impact on our learners and successful candidates could be. Read on to find out whether you might be affected.

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Norfolk and Suffolk beat national average in driving test

Learner drivers in Norfolk and Suffolk have continued to better the national average when it comes to passing their driving test. Read on to find out which county has the best pass rate!

A woman with her thumbs up after beating her driving test nerves and passing successfully!

Top tips for passing your driving test and dealing with nerves

Our instructors give their top tips to help you deal with your nerves on the big day and pass your driving test with flying colours. Read on and get prepared to pass today!

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10 signs you’re with the wrong driving instructor

We often have learner drivers come to us after they have already had lessons with another driving school or instructor, and haven’t wanted to continue with them. Over the years our instructors have heard lots of stories from pupils about the frustrating and sometimes upsetting experiences they’ve had, including one who was told on their first lesson, “You’re the reason […]

An examiner marking a learner who is taking their driving test.

Test pass rate success for drivers in Norfolk and Suffolk

Learner drivers in Norfolk and Suffolk are outperforming the national average when taking their theory and practical tests. The latest data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, covering April to December 2018, shows male learners continued to dominate the practical test. However, both male and female candidates in Norfolk and Suffolk beat the average for Great Britain. 54.1% of […]

A night-time scene of motorists driving on the motorway. Soon, learner drivers will be joining them!

Learner driver motorway rules are changing in 2018!

The motorway rules for learner drivers is set to change. In 2018, the UK government will revise the law. This will allow drivers under instruction to use motorways for the first time ever. Read on to find out more about these changes and what they mean for you.