New driver probation
4 guides in the new driver probation section of test day and life after passing. Pick any to read in full.
- Guide, 5 min read2-year probation
UK New Drivers Act 1995: the 2-year probation, the 6-point revoke rule, which offences count, and how to drive defensively to keep your licence.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readNew driver probation UK
New driver probation: 6 points in 2 years revokes your licence, forcing retests of both theory and practical. Which offences carry the most risk and what the rule covers.
Read article - Guide, 7 min readNew driving rules October 2026
UK driving rule changes from 1 Oct 2026: Northern Ireland gets 2-year R plates, 6-month learning minimum and late-night passenger limits. What each rule means for each nation.
Read article - Guide, 10 min readSpeed awareness courses
UK speed awareness course: ~£90, 4 hours, no points added to your licence. Qualifying thresholds by zone (30 mph: 35-42 mph), who is eligible, how to book.
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