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Driving Instructors

The Official DVSA Theory Test Kit for Driving Instructors online

Get ready to pass your approved driving instructor (ADI) theory test first time with this exclusive subscription. Includes The Official DVSA Theory Test for Approved Driving Instructors and The Official DVSA Guide to Hazard Perception.

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The Official DVSA Guide to Driving - the essential skills

This comprehensive guide is THE industry standard driving manual. Learn how to get the most enjoyment from your driving with the correct skills, attitude and behaviour.

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Driving Instructor's Handbook 22nd Edition

Recognised by the Driver and Vehicle Stands Agency (DVSA) as recommended reading for the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) exams, this bestselling book is the authoritative guide for both trainee and qualified driving instructors.

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The Official DVSA Theory Test for Car Drivers

Prepare to pass your theory test first time with the number-one best-selling theory test book – the ONLY official expert revision guide. This new edition has been updated with the latest changes to the car theory test revision questions.

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The Official DVSA Guide to Learning to Drive

The ONLY official guide that explains the standards required to pass your practical driving test.

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The Official DVSA Guide to Better Driving

This official DVSA guide will give you the tools you need to drive with confidence.

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The Official DVSA Magnetic L Plates

Get ready for your learning to drive or riding journey, with the Official DVSA Magnetic L Plates.

The Official DVSA Magnetic P Plates

For the newly qualified driver, you can ease the pressure when you start driving by having the Official DVSA Magnetic P Plates on your car.

The Official DVSA Magnetic L and P Plates pack

This pack contains the Official DVSA Magnetic L and P Plates for fixing to the front and rear of your vehicle.

The Official DVSA Learning Essentials Pack

This comprehensive kit has everything you need to pass your UK theory test and get on the road. It includes the Official DVSA Theory Test for Car Drivers, the Official Highway Code, Know Your Traffic Signs, Hazard Perception online access, as well as the magnetic L and P Plates.

Motorcycle Trainers

The Official DVSA Guide to Riding - the essential skills

Whether you're a learner, an experienced motorcyclist or an instructor, this book will help you to develop safe riding skills for life.

The Official DVSA Guide to Learning to Ride

The only official guide that explains the standard required to complete your Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course and pass your practical riding test.

Bus, Lorry and Specialist Vehicle Instructors

The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Goods Vehicles

Whether you're a learner, an experienced LGV driver or an instructor, this book has something for you. It's packed full of expert advice designed to improve your skills and keep everyone safe on today's increasingly crowded roads.

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The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Buses and Coaches

Whether you're a learner, an experienced PCV driver or an instructor, this book is packed full of updated expert advice that will help you and passengers stay safe on the road, including information which forms the basis of the Driver CPC test.

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The Official DVSA Guide to Tractor and Specialist Vehicle Driving Tests

The ONLY official guide that fully explains the standards required to pass the practical test for drivers of tractors and other specialist or unusual vehicles, including road rollers, track-laying vehicles, mowing machines and pedestrian-controlled vehicles.

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Essentials for all Instructors and Trainers

The Official DVSA Guide to Hazard Perception

Prepare to pass your hazard perception test first time, or simply sharpen your driving skills, explore a variety of environments and road conditions, and create your own practice tests.

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Highway Code Extra - the Official Rules and Signs

This value pack includes the essential Highway Code 2022 edition, and Know Your Traffic Signs, on which the offical theory test exam questions are based.

The Official Highway Code

Contains the new rules and latest changes essential to all road users. If you disobey the legal requirements you are breaking the law. Order your copy today.

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Know Your Traffic Signs

The 6th edition of this handy reference title illustrates and explains the vast majority of traffic signs that a road user is likely to encounter.

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