Practical checklist

Learner driver essentials for lessons and test day

You do not need lots of equipment to learn to drive. These revision bundles, plates and new-driver signs are practical options to consider for private practice, test preparation and your first months after passing.

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What may be useful

Choose items that suit your stage of learning and your vehicle. Each link opens the corresponding product page on Amazon UK, where you can check the current details and availability.

Large driving theory revision bundle with books and flash cards

Large revision bundle

A broad collection of driving, theory, Highway Code and traffic-sign revision materials.

Four colourful new-driver warning stickers

Colourful new-driver stickers

Four colourful signs asking other road users to be patient with a new driver.

Pair of yellow reflective new-driver stickers

Reflective new-driver stickers

A high-visibility yellow pair designed to make a new-driver message easy to notice.

Before you buy

  • Ask your driving instructor which items they already provide.
  • Check that anything attached to the windscreen does not obstruct the driver's view.
  • Confirm that L plates and other equipment meet current UK requirements before use.