Everything You Need to Pass
Free guides, practice tests and expert tips from DriveCraft's ADI instructors. Study smarter, pass faster.
What Driving Lessons Cost
Hourly rates, block prices, DVSA and DVLA fees, and an honest all-in total for learning to drive in Northampton. No hidden extras.
Manual or Automatic?
The licence difference, which is quicker to learn in, and how to decide before your first lesson. Same price either way at DriveCraft.
What Happens on Test Day
From walking in to hearing your result — what to bring, the eyesight check, show me tell me, the drive itself, and how faults are marked.
Northampton Pass Rates
What the DVSA's published figures show for the local test centre — overall, manual vs automatic, and first-time candidates — and what actually moves them.
Show Me Tell Me Questions
Master all 19 official DVSA vehicle safety questions. Full answers with photos and tips to ace this part of your practical test.
Mock Test Routes
DriveCraft mock test routes around your local test centre, mapped by instructors who drive them every week. Spot the tricky roundabouts and junctions before test day. Northampton live now — more centres coming soon.
Theory vs Practical Test
Everything you need to know about both tests: what to expect, how to prepare, pass marks, booking costs and what happens if you fail.
Free Mock Theory Test
Practice with official-style multiple choice questions. Covers Highway Code, road signs, safety margins and vehicle knowledge.
Hazard Perception Tips
Score maximum marks on hazard perception. Learn what examiners look for, common mistakes to avoid, and how to click at exactly the right moment.
Highway Code Updates
The Highway Code was updated in 2022. New rules about cyclists, pedestrians and roundabout priority explained in plain English.
How Many Lessons Do I Need?
The DVSA recommends 45 hours of lessons plus 22 hours of private practice. What that means in weeks, what changes it, and what it costs.
DL25 Driving Test Report Sheet
DriveCraft's own interactive DVSA DL25 marking sheet. Fill it in during a mock test, track minor faults, serious and dangerous marks, time the drive, then print it — no login needed.
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Qualified ADI or trainee PDI? Read our Franchise Agreement, understand the terms, and join a growing driving school in Northampton and surrounding areas.
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