First things first, before you can even get into a car and start learning to drive, you have to get hold of a provisional driving licence. To apply for this, you must complete the application form D1 that's available from either the 'Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) form ordering service', or from your local Post Office. The application can take up to four weeks to be processed.

The Highway Code is essential reading for anybody learning to drive. It contains all of the rules and regulations that relate to driving in the UK. As a driver, it's your duty to know these rules - and remember if you don't abide by them, you'll be breaking the law and could end up being prosecuted, and possibly loosing your licence.

The theory test is made up of two parts; a multiple choice section and a Hazard Perception test. The multiple choice bit is delivered using a touch screen computer and mouse, while the hazard perception test records your responses through the use of a computer mouse button.

You'll need to pass both parts to successfully complete your theory test.

Click here to book your theory test now at the official DSA website.