Resources
As a professional driving instructor, I’ve curated a list of the best tools, books, and gear to help you pass your theory and practical tests. Please note: This page contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. .
The Official Highway Code
For over 90 years, The Highway Code has been the official guide to using the roads safely and legally. It has contributed enormously to road safety. However, every day, on average, 4 people are killed and 60 people are seriously injured in road collisions. This edition of The Highway Code introduces new responsibilities towards vulnerable road users. So it’s important for everyone on the road, including drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists, horse riders and pedestrians, to update their knowledge. The latest rules of the road also include changes about vulnerable road users (the new ‘hierarchy of road users’), about self-driving cars, and much more. A failure to observe any of the provisions of The Highway Code might be used as evidence in legal proceedings.
The official DVSA guide to driving: the essential skills
Whether you’re a learner, an experienced driver or a driving instructor, The Official DVSA Guide to Driving – the essential skills is packed full of advice that will help you stay safe on our roads. This comprehensive guide is THE industry standard driving manual. Learn how to get the most enjoyment from your driving with the correct skills, attitude and behaviour.
Know Your Traffic Signs
This handy reference guide explains all the road signs that anyone using the road is likely to encounter. A must for any driver or rider. Vital reading for ADIs, trainers, learner drivers, and people who drive or ride for work Source material for all the theory tests – car, motorcycle, HGV, bus, and ADI Includes over 1,000 road signs, markings and road layouts Essential reading for anyone who uses the roads.
Electrostatic L Plates
Much more reliable than magnetic plates, these L Plates will not blow off or scratch your paintwork.
The Official DVSA Learning Essentials Pack
This comprehensive kit has everything you need to pass your UK theory test and get on the road. Save over £11 compared to purchasing items separately.
The Official DVSA Theory Test for Car Drivers
The Official Highway Code
Know Your Traffic Signs
Hazard Perception online access
L Plates
P Plates
2026 Driving Theory Test Kit
Great as a gift, especially for learner driver gifts 17th birthday gifts for girls and boys as they’re just getting started with their driving lessons then this kit will be the perfect present for them.