5 Minute Theory

We have a special extended edition of the podcast for you today! I recently sat down with Professor Gemma Briggs (Head of Discipline and Professor of Applied Cognitive Psychology at the Open University) to speak about mobile phone use while driving and the impacts it had. I've taken some clips to create this episode for you - have a listen, it might just help you prevent a crash! There's also an online activity you can do to see just how focused or distracted you are whilst driving You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that will help with the shows running costs at this link: https://5-minute-theory.captivate.fm/support The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory. By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence. For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/ We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook. If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained: Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need. Find out more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

We're continuting our motorway theme, so if you're learning to drive or studying for your theory test, this is the perfect place to jump on. You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that will help with the shows running costs at this link: https://5-minute-theory.captivate.fm/support The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory. By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence. For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/ We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook. If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained: Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need. Find out more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Motorways have always been a sticky subject on the UK theory test. Well, hopefully, no more as we tackle some of the key problems people struggle with. So if you're learning to drive and struggling with motorway questions on your theory test, or perhaps you just want to brush up your knowledge, click subscribe. You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that will help with the shows running costs at this link: https://5-minute-theory.captivate.fm/support The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory. By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence. For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/ We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook. If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained: Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need. Find out more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Do you keep failing your theory test? If you do, this episode is for you! I offer some advice on the steps you can take, and changes you can make to reverse your trend and pass your next attempt. You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that will help with the shows running costs at this link: https://5-minute-theory.captivate.fm/support The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory. By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence. For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/ We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook. If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained: Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need. Find out more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

The DVSA recently released the 3 most commonly failed theory test questions. So I invited theory test expert, Chris Bensted along to discuss those 3 questions. Chris is the founder of Theory Test Explained and consults with the DVSA about all matters theory, so he's the perfect person to come on and explain the problems! You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that will help with the shows running costs at this link: https://5-minute-theory.captivate.fm/support The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory. By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence. For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/ We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook. If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained: Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need. Find out more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Ask a question about the theory test on any social media platform, and one of the most common responses you'll get is - "Read The Highway Code" But how useful is this advice, and what are the alternatives? Find out in this episode. You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that will help with the shows running costs at this link: https://5-minute-theory.captivate.fm/support The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory. By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence. For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/ We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook. If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained: Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need. Find out more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

First aid theory test questions can be tricky, especially if you're not first aid trained. But the test doesn't expect you to be a doctor, just to learn a basic bit of knowledge. So today we take a look at how you would handle a situation where someone was suffering with severe burns. You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that will help with the shows running costs at this link: https://5-minute-theory.captivate.fm/support The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory. By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence. For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/ We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook. If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained: Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need. Find out more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

As with anything that is new, MOT tests can be quite confusing. So today we tackle a common theory test question that learner drivers will come across. We also explain what an MOT test is, when you need to have one, and why you should get any advisory points fixed. (A bit like your driving test!) You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that will help with the shows running costs at this link: https://5-minute-theory.captivate.fm/support The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory. By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence. For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/ We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook. If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained: Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explained 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need. Find out more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

"There are no speed-limit signs on the road. How is a 30 mph limit generally indicated?" That's the theory test question we tackle on today's episode, as well as explaining some exciting news; we're now delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained - 121 Zoom sessions providing you with the understanding to achieve the result you need. You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that will help with the shows running costs at this link:https://5-minute-theory.captivate.fm/support The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory. By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence. For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/ We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook. If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained: Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need. Find out more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In this first episode, we take a look at what the driving test entails and offer a top tip to help you pass. The Driving Test Podcast is here to give you all the information and tips you'll need to help you pass your driving test. Whether you're learning to drive, getting ready to start, or helping someone else, this show will get you in the right gear. For more information head over to TCDrive.co.uk You can follow TCDrive on Facebook Check out the other TCDrive podcasts here.

We're tacking two similar theory questions in this episode: and... The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory. By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence. For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/ We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook. If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained: Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need. Find out more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

The DVSA's head of Driver Testing and Training Policy, Amanda Lane, is today's special guest. Amanda used to be a driving instructor and still works as an examiner at weekends and in this episode she explains: You can find the DVSA's 'Are You Ready' campaign here. The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory. By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence. For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/ We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook. If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained: Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need. Find out more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

This week we take a look at one of the myths behind the theory test as we talk about what your 'friends' tell you. Is it the truth? Is it accurate? Is it smart? We also have our regular resource of the week, which is The Learner Driver Log Book. You can find it here and check out the podcast episode here. The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory. By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence. For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/ We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook. If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained: Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need. Find out more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

If you're waiting at a level crossing and the train has passed, but the red flashing lights stay on, what should you do? That's the theory test question covered on today's show as week look to help you pass your theory test and driving test! We also have our recommended resource of the week: Theory Test Pro. The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory. By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence. For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/ We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook. If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained: Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need. Find out more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

It's another specific theory test question today as we look at the question: I'll help you to understand which lights to use in this specific situation, but I'd also suggest familiarising yourself with the controls in your driving instructors car. The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory. By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence. For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/ We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook. If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained: Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need. Find out more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

The cost of fuel is still high, making driving lessons and general driving more expensive than ever. So in this bonus episode, I'm giving you some top tips to save fuel and therefore save money. The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory. By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence. For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/ We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook. If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained: Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need. Find out more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

It's another one of those tricky theory test questions today as we look at how much fuel you save by driving at 50mph instead of 70mph. We also look at why that question is even in theory test and the importance of it. This episodes resource of the week is Julie Hazel Driver Education. The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory. By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence. For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/ We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook. If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained: Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need. Find out more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

This week we dive into a topic that causes a lot of confusion for people learning the theory test - catalytic converters! I often get asked why this question is even in the theory test, and in this episode I explain why it's there, what is does and where you'll find it. This weeks recommended resource is the DVSA's 'Are You Ready to Pass?' website where you can find helpful information around your driving test. Check it out here. The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory. By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence. For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/ We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook. If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained: Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need. Find out more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

We dive into that topic that keeps bobbing it's ugly head... motorways! We help you learn and understand which lane to be in on a motorway (this works approaching roundabouts too. Shhh!) Our resource of the week is the Driving Confidence podcast, which you can find here. The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory. By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence. For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/ We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook. If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained: Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need. Find out more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

You're on a country road. What should you expect to see coming towards you on your side of the road? That's the theory question we're tackling on this epiosde of the 5 Minute Theory podcast and, as usual, we dive into the answers so you learn AND understand! This weeks recomended resource is the 5 Minute Theory Training course, which has over 40 videos to help you learn, pass and understand the theory test. You can check it out here. The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory. By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence. For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/ We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook. If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained: Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need. Find out more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy