Learn to drive any vehicle: UK guides by vehicle type
50 topics in 9 parts. Each topic says what you should be able to do and know, explains it in plain English and ends with questions to test yourself. Cars are the main syllabus. Use these guides if you are learning another vehicle type or want the extra rules for yours.
Learn it topic by topic
Work in order, or jump to what you are practising this week.
Motorcycles (categories A1, A2 and A)
Everything about learning to ride a motorcycle in Great Britain: CBT, the motorcycle theory test, Module 1 and 2, gear, riding skills and safety.
- The motorcycle licence route
- Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)
- The motorcycle theory test
- The Module 1 off-road test
- The Module 2 on-road test
- Helmets and protective clothing
- Motorcycle controls and pre-ride checks
- Slow riding, balance and low-speed control
- Road positioning and cornering
- Braking and stopping on a motorcycle
- Riding in bad weather and on poor surfaces
- Filtering, junctions and being seen
- Carrying a pillion and luggage
Mopeds and scooters (category AM)
Licence rules and safe riding for mopeds and small scooters.
- Category AM and who can ride a moped
- Moped road rules and restrictions
- Riding a moped safely
- Moped theory and test requirements
Vans and light commercial vehicles
Driving a van on a car licence: weight limits, loading, speed limits and safety.
- Van licence limits (category B up to 3.5 tonnes)
- Loading a van safely
- Speed limits for vans
- Driving a van: size, blind spots and reversing
- Other rules for van drivers
Lorries and HGVs (C1, C and C+E)
Licence categories, the HGV theory test, the Driver CPC and driving heavy goods vehicles safely.
- HGV licence categories C1, C and C+E
- The HGV theory test
- The HGV practical tests
- Driver CPC explained
- Drivers' hours and tachographs
- Driving a lorry: space, turns and braking
- Loads, weights and securing cargo
Buses, coaches and minibuses (D1 and D)
Licence categories, the PCV theory and practical tests and driving passenger vehicles.
- Minibus and bus licence categories (D1 and D)
- Driving a minibus on a car licence
- The PCV theory and practical tests
- Passenger safety and seat belts
- Driving a bus: space, stops and smooth driving
Trailers, caravans and towing (B+E)
Towing rules for cars, the B+E licence, trailer types and reversing.
- Towing and your licence (B, B+E and BE)
- Weights, nose weight and towing limits
- Hitching, lights and number plates
- Driving with a trailer: speed, braking and stability
- Reversing a trailer
- The B+E test
Tractors and agricultural vehicles (category F)
Licensing and safe operation of tractors and farm vehicles on the road.
- Category F and who can drive a tractor
- Tractors on public roads
- Safety around tractors and farm vehicles
Electric and hybrid cars
Driving, charging and safety for electric and hybrid cars.
- How electric cars drive
- Charging an electric car
- Taking the driving test in an electric car
- Electric car safety
E-scooters and mobility scooters
Rules for e-scooters and powered mobility vehicles.
- E-scooter rental trials and the law
- Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs
- Sharing the road with e-scooters
One quiz, every topic
Random questions drawn from every topic in a random order. Great for the week before your test.