Test day and life after passing, 3 articles
New driver probation
3 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 UK drivers face a 2-year probationary period after passing. 6 or more penalty points and your licence is revoked. You must retest from scratch. Full rules for 2026.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readSpeed awareness courses
A UK Speed Awareness Course costs about £90 and keeps 3 penalty points off your licence. Who qualifies, exact speed thresholds, and how to book.
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