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5 September 2026
Learn DVSA aligned parallel parking steps for UK learners: four exact moves, examiner reference points and practice drills to finish close to the kerb.
4 September 2026
Use DVSA's 45 hour average and Costello's instructor advice to choose 60, 90 or 120 minute lessons that fit your UK test timeline and budget.
2 September 2026
Learn the DVSA approved handbrake hill start for manual cars. Step-by-step technique, examiner expectations, hill start assist notes and instructor drills...
1 September 2026
DVSA data: 50.0% national pass rate to March 2026. Learn to read per centre tables, pick the right UK test centre, and plan mock led prep.
31 August 2026
Pass the DVSA pull up on the right with Essex & Suffolk instructors. Step-by-step drills to build the shoulder check reflex with 8–12 practice runs.
30 August 2026
When you can legally start driving in the UK, the PIP exception, when to apply for a provisional licence, and the practical lesson timing to be test-ready.
29 August 2026
Follow DVSA's ADI application route for UK trainees. Learn when to get your DBS/PRN, expect £603 in DVSA fees, and avoid paperwork and timing delays.
28 August 2026
Learn how the DVSA set sat nav works, what loses marks, and the 20 minute practice drills Costello's instructors use in Essex and Suffolk.
27 August 2026
DVSA instructor advice to pass your UK driving test with ADHD: DVLA notification, test adjustments, medication timing, and hazard drills.
25 August 2026
Deciding between manual and automatic driving? Discover which option suits your needs best with insights on flexibility, costs, and learning speed.
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