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The Driving Standards Agency announced that learner drivers are now required
to answer more questions to gain a pass before being allowed to go on to complete
a practical test to gain their full licence. By increasing the number of questions,
the DSA says that the test will cover a wider range of topics, helping to improve
skills and ultimately road safety.
The theory test's percentage pass mark remains roughly the same at around 86%. However, with the increasing number of questions and the rise in the test price (from £21.50 to £28.50), it is more important than ever that candidates prepare thoroughly for their theory tests. The essentials are a good knowledge of the Highway Code, an understanding of basic car maintenance and some practical experience at the wheel. Only after passing the theory test can learners progress to the practical test to demonstrate that they can drive competently. The practical test too contains a section on safety and your vehicle - related car maintenance questions, such as fault detections, emissions and car noise... but don't worry, help is at hand with Haynes.
J Haynes, Managing Director of Haynes Publishing, says: 'Basic
knowledge of car maintenance is essential for all drivers. Every Haynes Owners Workshop Manuals includes sections on checking tyres and engine fluids, replacing wiper blades and light bulbs, changing a wheel, roadside repairs and simple weekly checks. Haynes Owners Workshop Manuals will help you to understand your car, make it safer to drive and keep it on the road.'
Over 150 million users can't be wrong. Haynes is the world's leading publisher of automotive manuals, renowned for teaching millions of car owners how to carry out routine maintenance and repairs. Haynes publishes manuals for more than 500 cars as well as the useful Haynes
Glovebox Guide: Your Car.
The Haynes book Learn To Drive, Everything You Need To Pass Your Driving Test was voted Best Buy for the second year running by Auto Express; unlike most other books on the subject it contains both theory and practical test information in one volume.
Haynes is truly a brand you can trust
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Notes to Editors:
The information on this page is supplied courtesy of Haynes Publishing, please
credit accordingly if you intend to use it.
Learn to Drive retails at £12.99 (softback) and is available from all good car accessory retailers and bookshops, including Halfords, Motor World and WH Smith. A comprehensive stockist locator can be found at www.haynes.co.uk.
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