Just Drive Shrewsbury

03/09/2026

Before your driving test, tick these off your list. 📝🚗

Test day nerves are normal, but this checklist means you’ll have one less thing to worry about.

Here's what you need to bring with you to your driving test:

✅ Your UK driving licence. If you have a licence from Northern Ireland, you need to bring the Northern Ireland photocard, paper counterpart and theory certificate (if taken in Northern Ireland).

✅ A car that meets the rules, whether it's your instructor's or your own.

Know someone with a test coming up? Share this with them so they're fully prepared.

For more information on what to bring to your driving test, visit: https://ow.ly/Q6iz50ZFw6a

24/07/2026

Rural roads demand respect. 🌳

The scenery is beautiful and driving through the countryside is wonderful, but country lanes can catch drivers out.

Narrow carriageways, blind bends, no pavements, working farm vehicles, cyclists, horses with nowhere to pull in – they need a different kind of attention to a dual carriageway or a town centre.

A few things worth remembering:

✔️ Slow down. Speed limits are a maximum, not a target. On a narrow lane with a tractor around the next bend, that really matters.

✔️ Give way to large vehicles. Tractors, combine harvesters, livestock lorries – they're working. Be patient, leave plenty of space and never try to squeeze past if it isn't safe.

✔️ Watch for pedestrians, horses and cyclists. On rural roads there's often no pavement and no cycle lane. Always slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

✔️ Respect the signs. Fords, steep gradients, hairpin bends – the signage exists because the hazard is real. If you're not sure what a sign means, check the Highway Code.

Need to brush up on your knowledge? The Highway Code has everything you need for safe rural driving: https://ow.ly/aiF950ZpXIl

02/07/2026

Today marks 30 years of the theory test. 🎉

On 1 July 1996, a separate written theory test was introduced, replacing Highway Code questions that had previously been asked during the practical driving test. 📝

3 decades on, it remains a vital part of the driver testing and training regime and makes sure that people have the theory they need to drive safely and responsibly. ✅

Do you remember taking your theory test? 🤔

12/06/2026

Massive congratulations to Ceri,
What a fantastic first time pass in Shrewsbury today. With only one minor you pushed through the nerves and gained a fantastic result  and just in time for the holidays!
Well done Ceri!
See you on the roads 🚗 x

10/06/2026

A huge congratulations to Ella Smith, a fantastic first time pass in Shrewsbury today with the examiner even commenting a ‘very comfortable drive’. Well done Ella very well deserved pass. See you on the road. 🚗

12/05/2026

Putting learners in control 🚗

From today, only learners will be able to book driving tests.

We’ve made this change to:

Clampdown on test reselling and exploitation by third parties ⛔

Make sure tests are accessible only to learners 🔐

Provide a fairer booking system ✅

Read more on GOV.UK 👇
https://ow.ly/viIc50YWwOA

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

Huge congratulation to Tyler for a very strong 1st time pass in Shrewsbury today.
We could feel the nerves but you still smashed it! With thanks to grandad Eddie for the extra help.
Well done Tyler, I’ll see you on the roads! 🎉🎉🚗

27/03/2026

A massive congratulations to Megan Perks today. You were super nervous this morning but held it together for a fantastic first time pass with only 4 faults. A brilliant result. I’ll see you on the roads! 🚗 xx