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DVSA additional support · theory & practical tests
Get your support request ready before test day.
Booking now or already booked? Know what support you can ask for and how to put it into words, with 12 months of personal help from me.
£19.99One payment. No subscription.
12 months of personal one to one supportIncluded at no extra cost
The complete 81 page handbook, with help understanding what to ask for, preparing your request and checking your wording.
Work out what makes test day difficult for you—and how to explain the support you need—with practical tips and a personal needs worksheet.
Use the included interactive helper to build a short request, then ask me to check your wording if you need help.
Get the handbook and my supportPersonal help by email or direct message. Usual reply within two working days.
Digital PDF available immediately after payment. DVSA considers requests individually. No adjustment or pass is guaranteed.
Handbook updated 6 October 2026
Watch before you rebook
You might be trying to fix the wrong problem.
If your driving changes only when the pressure rises, another lesson may not be the whole answer. Watch this before you spend more money, then find out what support you can ask for.
See what is inside the handbook →See what you receive
See the steps and wording before you buy.
These are real pages from the 81 page handbook updated 6 October 2026. Use the worksheet to identify your needs, see example wording and find out how to ask for your included personal support.
“Your guide really helped knowing how to word her needs, and they checked it all with her before they started.”Existing handbook customer feedback · Read the original message
This is what “additional support” can mean
Small changes that can remove the pressure around your driving.
You are not asking for an easier test. You are asking for the barriers that affect you to be understood.
A quieter place for your manoeuvre
If a busy location overloads you, the examiner may be able to choose somewhere calmer and more suitable.
Earlier, clearer directions
Ask for short, clear directions given in good time, with repetition when needed, so you have time to understand what is being asked.
Processing time and hearing support
Ask for time to understand spoken instructions. If you are deaf or have a hearing impairment, agree hand signals with the examiner before driving.
Support is considered individually. The driving standard required to pass stays the same. Read the official examiner guidance.
Everything in one place
Know what to ask for and what to write.
Find the official guidance, booking steps, illustrated examples and request wording together, so you can work out your next step without searching across lots of different pages.
Official DVSA guidance is free. You are paying for the organised handbook and my personal help with understanding and preparing your request. You are not paying for access to an adjustment.
- What support may be available
- How to request it when booking
- How to add it after you have already booked
- A personal needs worksheet and example wording
- An interactive helper for a short request
- Theory and practical test guidance
12 months of personal one to one support included at no extra cost.
Personal support included
Want someone to help you work through it?
Your handbook includes 12 months of personal support, so you can come back to me if you get stuck.
- Understand which support options may be relevant to you
- Prepare and review the wording of your request
- Understand the steps for a test you have already booked
- Understand a response you receive from the DVSA
- Work through the relevant parts of the handbook before your test
Support is provided by email or direct message. Use email for personal circumstances and do not send medical records or booking identifiers. I normally reply within two working days.
Anil, The Right Car Choice
Real people. Real test days.
The wording helped. The support was understood. She passed first time.
Messages shared by learners and families who used or requested additional support.
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Your guide really helped knowing how to word her needs, and they checked it all with her before they started.
Passed first time · only two minors
Handbook customer
“Used it for my daughter and she passed first time with only two minors.”
Learner feedback
“I told them I need time to process… then I passed with one minor.”
Learner feedback
“My examiner allowed me to do it at the quiet test centre instead.”
Individual experiences vary. Additional support does not change the driving standard required to pass.
Three simple steps
Stop guessing. Get the request sorted before test day.
Read the handbook
See the support available and identify what would genuinely help you.
Write your request
Use the example wording and ask me to check your request if you need help.
Go in prepared
Explain your needs to the DVSA before test day.
Questions learners ask me
Before you decide.
Do I need a formal diagnosis?+
A formal diagnosis and evidence of a difficulty are not the same thing. For a practical test, explain your difficulty and the support you need. Some theory-test reading support requires evidence, which can include a letter or report from an educational or medical professional. The handbook explains the different routes.
What if I have already booked my test?+
That is not a problem. The handbook separates the steps for theory and practical tests and shows you how to deal with an existing booking, what to prepare and what to write.
Is this for theory and practical tests?+
Yes. It covers theory and practical car tests in England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland uses a separate DVA process. You get booking guidance and example wording, alongside the official source links.
What is included in the £19.99 price?+
You receive the complete 81 page handbook, its interactive request helper and 12 months of personal one to one support from Anil at no extra cost, including help with your request wording and understanding a DVSA response. One payment. No subscription.
How do I receive the handbook?+
After payment, you can access the PDF on the confirmation page and through your purchase email. Contact Anil if you need help accessing your download or using your included personal support.
Can I buy it for my child or another learner?+
Yes. Email Anil before buying to agree who will receive the support. Support covers one purchaser unless a different supported learner has been agreed.
Does buying this guarantee an adjustment or a pass?+
No. You are buying independent guidance, not access to DVSA support. DVSA decides what can be arranged, and the driving standard required to pass stays the same.
What happens if I get stuck?+
Your purchase includes 12 months of reasonable personal guidance by email or direct message. I can help you understand the handbook, identify relevant support options and prepare or review your request wording.
I already bought the handbook with support. Does anything change?+
Your original price and agreed support terms still apply. If you need help checking what was included when you bought, contact Anil.
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Need help with the handbook?
Email me with questions before buying or problems accessing your download. Your handbook purchase includes 12 months of personal request guidance. Please do not send medical records, driving licence details or payment information.
Your next step
Get your request ready before test day.
Get the handbook and contact me if you need help understanding what to ask for or what to write.
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