The latest advice, guidance and driving insights from DGN to help you learn quicker, pass your test and become a better driver.
Failing your driving test is a horrible feeling. Especially if you were pretty confident going in, and even with notes, it can be hard to work out what went wrong. The thing is, for most people, driving test failures don’t happen because you can’t drive. They happen because of a handful of fixable mistakes. So,
A lot of learner drivers begin by getting an automatic driving license because it’s viewed as easier and quicker. There’s less to learn, which can make it less stressful. But it can also be slightly limiting, which is why many automatic license holders eventually upgrade to a manual license. So, if this is you, what
Passing your driving theory test is an important step for any learner driver, but it doesn’t last forever. What happens if things don’t go as planned and you haven’t passed your practical driving test when your theory is about to expire? Plenty of learner drivers find themselves in this situation, so don’t panic; you still
Driving around Christmas is rarely fun; everyone’s stressed, the weather is terrible, and the traffic is even worse. Even experienced drivers can struggle. So, if you’ve just passed your test or are still learning to drive, there are a few things it’s worth knowing to help you stay safe on the roads through Christmas, New
If you’re currently learning to drive in the West Midlands, you’ve probably already been warned about the long driving test waiting times. At the end of June 2025, the average waiting time across the UK was 21.8 weeks. With new government rules being put into place, that is about to change. So, what do you
Learning to drive in Birmingham can be scary. Let’s face it, it’s about as far as you can get from a quiet country town, and the traffic levels can be phenomenal. There are also a lot of rash and impatient drivers around… Which is just one of the reasons why it’s really important that you
