Before taking the test, or as part of your preparation for advanced driving, we recommend familiarizing yourself with the following materials:
Roadcraft: The Police Driver’s Handbook
Roadcraft is the basis of Rospa’s Advanced Driving System. It’s an excellent resource that runs through all our core driving concepts, and will be referenced extensively by your tutor when they instruct you, and provide you feedback post-drive. Owning a copy of Roadcraft is essential before you begin tuition.
The Highway Code
The Official Highway Code has undergone one of its biggest overhauls in 2022, with new rules now in force. It remains essential reading for any road user. Many rules are a legal requirement and, if you disobey them, you’re committing a criminal offence. Make sure you have the latest copy.
Know Your Traffic Signs
An excellent resource, and one rarely reviewed after passing your driver’s test. This is available as a hardcopy book, and also for free as a PDF on the Gov website (link below).
The official DVSA guide to driving: the essential skills
Whether you’re a learner, an experienced driver or a driving instructor, ‘The Official DVSA Guide to Driving – the essential skills‘ is packed full of advice that will help you stay safe on our roads.