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A guide for parents and guardians of learner drivers

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Driving Test Booking Changes For 2025 and 2026

Your guide to the latest driving test booking changes, new DVSA rules and measures aimed at cutting waiting times for learner drivers across the UK.
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Short-term taxi insurance provides flexible and convenient cover when you need it, giving you peace of mind for every journey.

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Annual taxi insurance gives you reliable cover for a whole year, offering great value for both new and experienced taxi drivers.

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Our taxi guides offer helpful tips and insights to support taxi drivers at every stage of their journey.

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Understanding Taxi Driver Insurance: Protecting Yourself on the Road

Explore what taxi insurance is, why it is essential, and how to get the right cover to stay safe and compliant on the road.
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Collingwood Celebrates Double Win at the 2025 Insurance Choice Awards

Collingwood Insurance wins Best Motor Insurance Provider and Treating Customers Fairly Champion at the 2025 Insurance Choice Awards.

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Read our latest articles for learner drivers and their parents to help your learning to drive journey.

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Tips for airport driving as a taxi driver

Airport journeys can be some of the most profitable fares for taxi drivers,

Driving Instructor News

How to develop lesson plans for different learning styles

Learner drivers can carry passengers legally in the UK, provided they have the correct supervision, insurance and L plates displayed.

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Who Can Be in the Car With a Learner Driver?

Learner drivers can carry passengers legally in the UK, provided they have the correct supervision, insurance and L plates displayed.

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How To Manage Sharing a Car With Family Members

A complete guide to family car sharing. Covering rules, costs, benefits, and how learner drivers can safely share a car.

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City centre driving tips for taxi drivers

Learn expert tips for driving a taxi in city centres. Navigate traffic, bus lanes, and one-way systems safely and efficiently.

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How Long Is the UK Driving Test?

The UK practical driving test lasts about 40 minutes and includes independent driving, a manoeuvre, and basic vehicle safety questions.

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How to Handle Difficult Pupils Professionally

A helpful guide for driving instructors on managing difficult pupils professionally, improving communication and maintaining lesson standards.

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Advising pupils on booking their practical driving test

A guide for driving instructors on advising learners when to book their practical test amid delays and booking changes.

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Why do you need to understand The Highway Code for your theory test?

Learn why revising The Highway Code is essential for your theory test. Tips, topics, and advice to help learner drivers pass with confidence.

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Are learner drivers getting older?

Are people learning to drive later in life? DVSA theory test data shows how learner driver ages are changing.

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A driving lesson plan for parents

A complete driving lesson plan for parents/guardians supervising learner drivers. Learn how to structure safe, effective private practice sessions.

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How to calm your nerves before a driving test

Calming driving test nerves starts with preparation, routine and confidence. Learn simple ways to stay focused and in control on test day.

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