Ah, September—and for young adults galore, the beginning of a new term. Sometimes it can feel almost more New Year-ish than New Year. We did a bit of research, and alongside your studies, most of you wanted to harness those good intentions to develop your ‘soft skills’ too. Things like learning to drive, which will put you in good stead for the future. But while the majority of students want to take driving lessons and get their pink licence, not...

Demand for driving lessons and tests remains extremely high as a result of national lockdowns. While course wait times are longer than usual, our fast-track test system helps you pass quicker than booking through the DVSA. We look forward to helping you take the faster route to driving! There are a million reasons you might want to get your driving licence quickly: your theory test is due to expire; you’re coming up to a convenient gap in your education; your...

For most, learning to drive is one of those investments for which you just have to grit your teeth and save up. Some people, though, do qualify for financial help with driving lessons. Charities and councils offer grants to individuals in certain situations, usually reserving their help for people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, their carers, or anyone leaving care. They are usually means-tested (dependent on you having a low household income), and range from paying for a provisional licence...

The pink licence might be the Holy Grail of driving, but green is for go—and you can’t even get started until you’ve received your first green provisional driving licence. You’ll need it for everything: taking your theory test; booking in with a driving instructor… it’s basically your ticket to freedom! Thankfully, the application process is both quick and simple—but just in case you fall into any difficulties, we’ve put together a handy guide that tells you exactly how to go about...