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Learning to drive can be a big deal. It’s exciting, but let’s be honest, it can also feel overwhelming. There’s a lot to take in, from roundabouts and manoeuvres to just staying calm behind the wheel. That’s where hearing from other learner drivers can help.

The quest for a driving licence in the UK has never been more challenging. New figures from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) show that as of the end of April 2025 more than 603,000 learner drivers are waiting to take their practical test.

We love a testimonial at the Learner Driving Guide – there’s no better feeling than helping people pass their driving tests so they can taste the freedom of the open road.

Despite the apparent preference – almost 80% of cars sold in Europe are manual transmission – driving a manual vehicle doesn’t come easy. Without the ease and simplicity of an automatic vehicle, learning to drive a manual can be intimidating for new drivers.

Even if automatic driving lessons get a reputation as being easier, learner drivers still find themselves making mistakes, it’s all part of learning. From speeding to tailgating, it’s so easy to make driving errors as a beginner in an automatic car.

Calm your nerves about learning to drive with our helpful tips to pass your driving test the first time. Each year, millions take driving tests in the UK, but more than half fail.

Wondering whether to choose an automatic driving course or a manual driving course? If you are just starting out, you might be wondering ‘is it easy to drive an automatic car’? Well in short, yes…

‘How long does it take to learn to drive’? is a commonly asked question. When you learn to drive, you are developing a skill for life and this shouldn’t be rushed. Read more about the answer to this oft asked question.

The Learner Driving Guide is proud to endorse the Government’s Highway Code Guidance Campaign: ‘Travel Like You Know Them’ which has recently been relaunched. Read and learn more here

In today’s world, technology isn’t just changing the way we communicate or entertain ourselves – it’s also revolutionising how we prepare for important milestones like passing a driving test.