Full licence

Become a Confident Independent Driver

Develop independent driving skills and prepare for your full licence.

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Module 1
Full licence eligibility and requirements
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How you get from restricted to full – before and after 25 January 2027.
- Getting your full licenceKnow which requirements apply to you for a full licence, based on today's date. 6 min, not started
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Module 2
Preparing for the full practical test
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Relevant for tests taken before 25 January 2027.
- Preparing for the full testUnderstand what the full practical test assesses while it still applies. 5 min, not started
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Module 3
Advanced hazard awareness
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Reading the road further ahead.
- Advanced hazard awarenessIdentify developing hazards and act early. 6 min, not started
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Module 4
Defensive driving
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Protecting yourself from others' errors.
- Defensive driving strategiesApply defensive driving strategies in complex traffic. 5 min, not started
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Module 5
Complex intersections
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Multi-lane intersections, arrows and busy junctions.
- Complex intersectionsNavigate multi-lane and signal-controlled intersections confidently. 6 min, not started
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Module 6
Safe highway and motorway driving
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Merging, passing lanes and high-speed roads.
- Motorways and highwaysMerge, keep left and pass safely on high-speed roads. 6 min, not started
- Overtaking safelyDecide when it is legal and safe to overtake. 5 min, not started
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Module 7
Night driving
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Seeing and being seen after dark.
- Driving at nightUse headlights correctly and drive safely at night. 5 min, not started
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Module 8
Wet-weather driving
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Rain, standing water and reduced grip.
- Driving in the wetAdjust speed and following distance for wet roads. 5 min, not started
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Module 9
Rural roads
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Open roads, gravel, one-lane bridges and stock.
- Rural roadsDrive safely on rural roads, including one-lane bridges. 6 min, not started
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Module 10
Sharing the road with heavy vehicles
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Trucks, buses and towing.
- Heavy vehiclesDrive safely near trucks and buses. 5 min, not started
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Module 11
Vulnerable road users
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Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders.
- Protecting vulnerable road usersRecognise and protect vulnerable road users. 5 min, not started
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Module 12
Fatigue and distraction management
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Planning to stay alert.
- Managing fatigue and distractionPlan trips and habits that keep you alert and focused. 5 min, not started
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Module 13
Emergency situations
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Breakdowns, crashes and skids.
- Breakdowns and crashesRespond safely and lawfully to breakdowns and crashes. 7 min, not started
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Module 14
Vehicle safety
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Keeping your car safe as a fully licensed driver.
- Vehicle maintenance and loadsKeep your vehicle safe and loads secure. 5 min, not started
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Module 15
Independent driving decisions
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Making good choices without a supervisor.
- Making good decisionsMake safe choices about when, where and how you drive. 5 min, not started
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Module 16
Full practical test preparation
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Final checklist for the full test (until 25 January 2027).
- Full test checklistPrepare for the full practical test if you're taking it before 25 January 2027. 4 min, not started

Official requirements vs recommended practice: sections marked "Law" or "How it works" describe official rules and processes. Sections marked "Safe-driving advice", checklists and supervisor activities are recommended practice, not official test requirements.

Full licence eligibility and requirements

Preparing for the full practical test

Advanced hazard awareness

Defensive driving

Complex intersections

Safe highway and motorway driving

Night driving

Wet-weather driving

Rural roads

Sharing the road with heavy vehicles

Vulnerable road users

Fatigue and distraction management

Emergency situations

Vehicle safety

Independent driving decisions

Full practical test preparation