The Official DVSA Guide to Driving – The Essential Skills

Official DVSA Guide to Driving – The Essential Skills is the industry standard driving manual designed for learners, experienced drivers, and driving instructors.

Updated for 2024, this comprehensive guide provides advice and guidance to help improve driving skills, safety, attitude, and behaviour on the road.

The guide covers essential driving techniques, theory test preparation, safe driving practices, vehicle maintenance, and the latest developments in driving technology.

Key Features

• Sharpen your driving skills – guidance on overtaking safely, defensive driving, manoeuvring, and using limit points
• Drive confidently in all conditions – expert advice for motorway driving, night driving, poor weather, and roadworks
• Theory test support – an important source material for car and driving instructor theory tests
• Up-to-date information – includes ecosafe driving, smart motorways, vehicle maintenance, and vehicle security
• Driving for life – practical hints and tips to support safe driving before and after passing the test
• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) – covers features including cruise control, emergency braking systems, traffic sign recognition, driver drowsiness detection, and lane assist systems

Designed to support safe, confident, and responsible driving throughout every stage of a driver’s journey.