Theory & practical test preparation

Build your knowledge.
See your progress.
Feel more prepared.

Focused lessons are only part of the journey. Our theory app, free DriveHub pupil app and video learning portal help you keep moving forward between lessons.

With your instructor and our team behind you, you can ask questions, revisit tricky topics and understand your next step.

Personal support for pupils across Bristol, Bath and Weston-super-Mare.

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Theory support · Free DriveHub app · Pupil video portal

Connected learning

Three tools.
One supported learning journey.

Learning feels clearer when you can prepare before a lesson, make sense of what happens in the car and return to it afterwards.

Practise your theory

Use the theory app to revise road rules, practise mock questions and work on hazard perception. Review the topics that need more attention and ask for help when something isn’t clear.

Explore theory support →

Stay connected with DriveHub

Your free pupil app helps you monitor your progress and keep in contact with our team and your instructor throughout your learning.

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Revisit video examples

The pupil portal gives you video examples and learning resources to reinforce your instructor’s explanations. Watch at your pace and return to the parts you need.

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FREE PUPIL APP

Meet DriveHub

Your progress.
Your instructor.
Your team.

Keep connected to your learning with the free DriveHub pupil app.

Monitor how you’re progressing and keep in contact with your instructor and our team. It’s a useful way to stay involved in your course and keep the conversation going between lessons.

We’ll help you get started so you know how to access your pupil app and the support available to you.

Support between lessons

Keep your learning
moving forward.

Monitor your progressStay aware of how your driving is developing.
Keep in contactStay connected with your instructor and our team.
Know who to askBring questions into the conversation as you learn.

Already booked and need help accessing DriveHub? Contact the team and we’ll help you get started.

Theory that makes sense on the road

Understand it.
Practise it. Ask about it.

Your theory learning supports the decisions you make behind the wheel. We help you connect revision with real driving situations, so it becomes more than remembering an answer.

Your theory app

  • Practise mock theory questions and tests.
  • Develop hazard perception with practice clips.
  • Review scores and revisit weaker areas.
  • Build a regular revision routine around your day.

With instructor support: if a rule, question or road situation doesn’t make sense, ask. We can help you understand the reason behind it.

What the theory test covers

The standard car theory test has two parts: multiple-choice questions and hazard perception. You need to pass both parts.

43/50

Multiple-choice pass mark

44/75

Hazard perception pass mark

Official GOV.UK theory test guide →

Need help with theory test arrangements? Tell us your progress and preferred location. Our team can explain the next steps and any qualifying course offer.

Your pupil learning portal

Watch it again.
Make it click.

There’s a lot to take in when you’re learning to drive. Your pupil portal gives you useful video examples and resources to revisit away from the car.

Pause, replay and bring your questions to your instructor. Use the videos to reinforce your lessons and prepare for the skills you’ll practise next.

Need help finding your pupil resources? Ask us →

Before your lesson

Revisit an explanation and think about the skill you want to understand better.

After your lesson

Watch a relevant example while your instructor’s feedback is still fresh.

Before your test

Refresh your understanding and discuss any remaining questions with your instructor.

Practical preparation

Confidence comes
from knowing what to expect.

Your instructor helps you build safe, independent driving skills and understand what you need to work on next. Preparation is shaped around your progress, with clear feedback along the way.

Observation & decisions

Develop your planning, awareness and judgement across different roads and traffic conditions, including independent driving.

Control & manoeuvres

Practise moving off, stopping, positioning and reversing, with time to revisit the areas that need more attention.

Test-day understanding

Prepare for the eyesight check, “show me, tell me” vehicle safety questions and the driving tasks you may be asked to complete.

Make a plan with your instructor

A clearer next step
towards your test.

Talk to us about your theory progress, driving experience and preferred course dates. We’ll help you understand how your preparation and test arrangements fit together.

Keep your instructor involved when considering a test date, so you can discuss your readiness, location and suitable vehicle arrangements.

Start with a conversation on Live Chat →

Build your knowledge

Use your theory app and instructor support to develop understanding.

Develop your driving

Practise with feedback, revisit videos and monitor progress in DriveHub.

Discuss readiness and arrangements

Agree a sensible next step with your instructor and check current DVSA availability.

Support after a setback

One result.
A clearer way forward.

If your practical test doesn’t go to plan after your intensive course, talk to us. Our corrective support starts with your test report, helping you understand the feedback and focus on what needs attention.

Depending on your circumstances, support may include learning resources, a conversation with our training team or targeted in-car coaching.

Start by contacting us

Let us know within 7 days of your test result and provide your driving test report. Our team will review your circumstances and explain the next steps.

Support is tailored and discretionary. No-cost coaching is considered individually and depends on availability. See the corrective support page for the full process and conditions.

Ask the team on Live Chat →

Your questions, answered

Let’s make preparation feel clearer.

Is DriveHub free for pupils?

Yes. DriveHub is our free pupil app, helping you monitor your progress and keep in contact with your instructor and our team. We’ll explain how to get started as part of your course support.

Are DriveHub, the theory app and video portal the same thing?

They support different parts of your learning. DriveHub helps with progress and contact; the theory app supports revision and hazard perception practice; the pupil portal provides video examples and learning resources. Our team can help you access each one.

Can I ask for help with theory questions?

Yes. Ask your instructor about topics you find difficult, and use the support available alongside your theory app. Understanding why an answer is right helps you apply it on the road.

I’ve already passed my theory. Can I still use the support?

Yes. DriveHub, your pupil video portal and instructor guidance support your practical learning too. Tell us when you passed your theory so we can help you plan your next steps.

How long is a theory pass valid?

Your theory pass certificate is valid for two years. You need to pass your practical test within that period or take the theory test again. Check the current GOV.UK guidance →

How should I arrange my practical test?

Speak with your instructor about readiness, a suitable centre and vehicle arrangements before choosing a date. Current DVSA rules require car learners to book and manage their own practical test. We can guide you through what to consider. Use the official GOV.UK booking service →

Test dates depend on DVSA availability and your progress. Confirm course and test arrangements with the team and check your chosen course’s booking terms.

I’m nervous about my test. What should I do?

Tell your instructor what worries you. Breaking preparation into manageable skills, revisiting examples and asking questions can help you feel more informed. Your instructor will give honest advice about readiness and what to practise next.

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