What is Driving Test Go?

Driving Test Go is a free mobile app for UK learner drivers. It gives you access to 3,000+ real DVSA driving test routes across all 326 test centres in England, Wales, and Scotland, so you can practise the exact roads your examiner will use before your test.

Which DVSA test centres does the app cover?

The app covers all 326 DVSA driving test centres across the UK — from large cities to small rural centres. Search by name or location to find your nearest centre, then browse every practice route associated with it.

How many driving test routes are in the app?

Driving Test Go includes 3,000+ real practice routes compiled from actual UK driving tests. Each route includes the distance, estimated duration, difficulty level, and a map so you know exactly where you will be driving.

Is Driving Test Go free to download?

Yes — Driving Test Go is free to download on both iOS and Android. The free version gives you full access to browse routes for your chosen test centre. No account or credit card is required to get started.

Is Driving Test Go available on Android?

Yes. Driving Test Go is available as a free download on both iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play). Search "Driving Test Go" in your app store or use the download links on this page.

Do the routes in the app reflect real DVSA test routes?

The routes in Driving Test Go are compiled from real UK driving test data — the same roads, junctions, and manoeuvres that examiners use. While examiners can vary a route slightly, practising these routes gives you strong familiarity with what to expect on test day.

Can Driving Test Go help me pass my driving test?

Practising test routes before your lesson means you already know the roads — so your instructor can focus on technique rather than directions. Many learners find they need fewer lessons and feel more confident on test day after regularly using the app.

Blind Spot Check When Turning: Why Your Mirrors Alone Are Not Enough

Even perfectly adjusted mirrors leave a blind spot — an area directly to the side of your vehicle that no mirror can cover. On UK roads, that blind spot is frequently occupied by cyclists, motorcyclists, or pedestrians. Turning without checking it is one of the most dangerous faults a learner driver can make.

What Is a Blind Spot?

Your blind spot sits just behind your shoulder on each side — the area your peripheral vision and mirrors don't reach. When you turn left at a junction, a cyclist travelling along the kerb may have moved into that space without appearing in your left mirror. When you turn right, a motorcyclist passing on your outside may be invisible in your centre mirror.

The Correct Technique

A blind spot check is a physical head turn — not a glance in the mirror. Before turning left, turn your head to look over your left shoulder. Before moving right, look over your right shoulder. It takes less than a second and could prevent a fatal collision.

Turn your head — don't just roll your eyes to the side.
Check at the last moment before committing to the turn.
If you see a cyclist, wait and give way before turning.

Why Learners Forget

Concentration demand is high at junctions — you're watching traffic, reading road markings, managing speed and steering. The blind spot check can get dropped when cognitive load peaks. The solution is to make it a physical habit that triggers automatically as part of the junction routine, not an optional extra.

Instructor's Tip

In the UK, especially in city centres and residential streets, cyclists are a constant presence. They often travel at 15–20mph and can appear quickly from behind. Always assume there is a cyclist in your blind spot until a physical check proves otherwise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is checking the mirror enough, or do I have to physically turn my head?: You must physically turn your head. Mirrors cannot cover the full blind spot area. Examiners watch for a clear head turn before turns and lane changes.
When exactly should I do the blind spot check?: Check the blind spot just before you start the turning movement — after your mirror checks and signal, but right before the steering input begins.
Do I need a blind spot check when changing lanes on a dual carriageway?: Yes. The blind spot check is essential any time you move laterally, including lane changes on faster roads.