Select Drive Blog

Driving Tips, Guides and Local Insights

Expert advice from our Birmingham-based driving instructors. Whether you are preparing for your test, choosing a test centre, or deciding between manual and automatic, we have got you covered.

What to Bring to Your Driving Test: The Complete UK Checklist (2026)

15/07/2026

What is the Pass Plus scheme? A Birmingham instructor’s honest guide

30/06/2026

How to Calm Your Nerves Before a Driving Test

18/06/2026

How to Change Your Driving Test Centre and Get an Earlier Test Date

02/06/2026

Can You Pass Your Driving Test in a Week? Here’s What Actually Happens

20/05/2026

Are intensive driving courses worth it? Real costs and honest advice

06/05/2026

Winter Driving Preparation Guide for Birmingham Drivers

07/10/2025

The Complete Guide to Show Me Tell Me Questions 2025 (Birmingham Test Centres Edition)

20/09/2025

The Benefits of Learning to Drive in Your Local Area (Areas We Cover Recap)

08/08/2025

From Provisional to Pass: Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Licence in the UK

11/07/2025