The Official DVSA Guide to Better Driving

Now includes e-certificate!
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Description
Does driving make you angry, anxious or stressed? Do you take risks when you’re at the wheel?
The Official DVSA Guide to Better Driving e-learning course will help you reduce your anxiety, boost your confidence and drive safely.
Based on the bestselling book of the same name by Doctor Lisa Dorn, Associate Professor of Driver Behaviour at Cranfield University, The Official DVSA Guide to Better Driving e-learning course includes interactive exercises and videos to help you explore the influence of mood and attitude on your driving.
Learn practical strategies for dealing with stressful situations, including roundabouts, junctions, adverse weather conditions and driving at night.
Key benefits:
- Approved for Driver CPC training – official DVSA e-learning courses are approved for Driver CPC training and include an e-certificate that you can add to your CPD training record.
- Stay safe – understand how your thoughts and feelings impact driving.
- Boost your confidence – advice on coping with roundabouts, motorways, bad weather and more.
- Enjoy driving - evaluate and improve your safety and performance.
- Stay legal - keep up to date with the latest rules on speed, drink- and drug-driving, and mobile phones.
Key features:
- Interactive exercises – explore the influence of mood and attitude on your driving.
- Practical strategies – learn about stressful situations, roundabouts, junctions, adverse weather conditions, and more.
- Voiceover feature – if you have reading difficulties such as dyslexia, or prefer to learn by listening, our voiceover feature within the test section is here to support you.
- Available on any device – access all official DVSA e-learning in a way that works best for you. Whether on desktop, mobile device or tablet, connect to the internet and study wherever you are.
Additional information
Everyone will benefit from using this e-learning course. It is suitable for drivers of all abilities, from learner car drivers and their driving instructors to professional drivers of vans, large goods vehicles, buses and coaches.
Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) professional development
The Official Guide to Better Driving e-learning course counts towards ADI CPD and now comes with an e-certificate that you can add to your CPD training record.
Also available for organisations
Better Driving e-learning can be used by any organisation looking to improve the safety of their drivers and riders. If your organisation is interested in purchasing multiple e-learning licences, please fill out the e-learning for business form.
Driver CPC
DVSA e-learning courses can be used as part of your proposed Driver CPC course content.
Buy the book
Do you want a permanent reminder of your learning or learn best with reading a physical book? Purchase The Official DVSA Guide to Better Driving book so you can always keep it on hand!
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Reviews
These reviews are taken from our customer feedback survey.
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Very enjoyable course. Great tips for risk assessment, coping strategies and reflecting on my own driving.
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Easy to use. Good material and helpful suggestions.
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Covered a good range of issues and areas of learning.
FAQs
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How many CGI clips do you have? | There are 34 CGI clips in The Official DVSA Guide to Hazard Perception e-learning course. |
Are these the clips from the actual test? | No, they’re representative. |
How many clips are in the e-learning? | 102 total practice questions (39 multiple-choice and 63 response clips) along with 34 CGI clips. |
Does my subscription auto-renew? | Subscriptions do not auto-renew. Once expired, you cannot extend your current subscription or transfer your progress. |
How will I know when I’m ready for my theory test? | Our e-learning courses include a test measurement tool, which shows your test readiness score. Your test readiness score is calculated from a number of factors including how much the of the study content is completed, how many practice questions are answered correctly, how many times a mock theory test was taken, how recently a mock theory test was taken, and what scores were achieved in the most recent mock theory tests. |
Can I share my progress with my driving instructor, friends or family? | Yes, you can share your progress with up to 5 people and your driving instructor. More information can be found in our website FAQ section. |
Can I book my real theory test from my e-learning? | Once you’re confident with your knowledge on our e-learning courses, you can click a button to book your real test from the homepage of your e-learning. |
What’s Safe Driving for Life’s relationship with DVSA? | Safe Driving for Life is a collaboration between the Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency (DVSA) and The official publisher for the DVSA, The Stationery Office (TSO). |
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