My name is Martin Gallagher and I've been in business working as an ADI (Grade 5) in the Ayr / Ayrshire area on the west coast of Scotland for over 16 years now, I have an excellent pass rate (including 5 clean sheets so far, last was Megan Jardine from Mossblown, 1/12/11, well done Megan! that means no driving errors at all! extremely rare!) and I always try to... more

"What do I need to learn to drive?" ... Well, first of all, you need to have a provisional car licence. You need to be at least 17 years of age before you can obtain your provisional licence, however, an exception to the rule is that if you receive... more

The new practical driving test starts on October 4th 2010. From that date, candidates will be required to do only one set manoeuvre, instead of two, as it is now. However, there is also a new element to the test called Independent Driving. See the video to the right and/or click here for more info... (double click video to open in bigger screen)

Don't be misled by some websites which allow you to book your car Theory or Practical test, and then charge more on top of the normal booking fee! Book only at the official DSA website... or use the links below..

Book Driving Theory Test
Book Driving Practical Test

Buying car insurance for the first time can be quite a daunting task, questions such as " What type of cover will I need? How much will it cost? Who should I insure with?" are often asked by people new to buying car insurance. Basically, there are three types of insurance... more

Thinking of buying a second hand car? Buying a used car can be tricky, especially for someone who has never done it before, here you will find some advice on buying from a dealer, a private seller, or from an auction, there is also a printable checklist (click here) on what to look out for when you inspect a car, and there is advice on what to do if ... more

The PASS PLUS scheme for newly qualified drivers has been introduced to provide incentives for new drivers to take additional driving lessons following their success in the driving test.
It is a training scheme linked to insurance discounts that will benefit the newly qualified driver by... more