The Programme of Training and Logbook
The Programme of Training consists of four sections, including 14 mandatory modules and one optional module for category B vehicles (car), and 10 mandatory modules and one optional module for category A vehicles (motorcycle), all covering a range of knowledge and practical skills.
Your Graduated Driver Licensing account
From 1 October 2026 you can create and access your Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) account online or through the mobile app, which will be available on the App Store or Google Play.
The cost of the GDL account is £17.00 per account.
The Cat B (car) Programme of Training modules
There are 14 modules in total, and an optional motorway driving module.
Module 15 (Motorway Driving) is optional.
A learner driver can only do motorway driving with an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI).
Once the learner passes their test, they do not need supervision to drive on the motorway but can still choose to complete this module with an ADI or supervising driver.
The Cat A1, A2, A (motorcycle) Programme of Training modules
There are 10 modules in total, and an optional motorway riding module.
Module 11 ( Motorway Riding) is optional.
A learner rider can only do motorway riding when accompanied by an Approved Motorcycle Instructor (AMI) who is in communication with them.
Once the learner passes their test, they do not need supervision to ride on the motorway but can still choose to complete this module with an AMI or supervising rider.
The Logbook and the role of approved instructors and supervising drivers
The Logbook is used to record your progress through the Programme of Training.
Each module within the Programme of Training must be completed, recorded in the Logbook and signed off by a supervising driver or an approved ADI / AMI.
A final sign-off by a supervising driver or an ADI / AMI is also needed before you can take your practical driving test.
Motorway access for learners and the rules around supervised motorway driving
Under GDL, learner drivers have the option to be trained on a motorway.
For category B vehicles (car), Module 15 ( Motorway Riding) is optional.
A learner driver can only do motorway driving with an ADI.
Once the learner passes their test, they do not need supervision to drive on the motorway but can still choose to complete this module with an ADI or supervising driver.
For category A vehicles (motorcycles) Module 11 ( Motorway Riding) is optional.
A learner rider can only do motorway riding when accompanied by an AMI who is in communication with them.
Once the learner passes their test, they do not need supervision to ride on the motorway but can still choose to complete this module with an AMI or supervising rider.