Maureen needs a licence to start her own business as a cleaner. Can she and her husband Dave survive her hair-raising attempts to drive their Lada down a dual carriageway? Joan wants to pass her test before her nine grandchildren have grown up, but she has to learn from the back seat as her dog Jake travels in the front.

Maureen has overcome her disappointment at failing the written theory exam and is delighted to find that she has passed on her second attempt. Her husband Dave takes her out for extra lessons to celebrate, but a heated argument soon follows. Dave criticises her ability to reverse around corners, but Maureen issues an ultimatum and Dave decides to stay, but soon regrets his decision as Maureen breaks the exhaust on his prized Lada. After passing her test, Joan uses her savings to buy her first car. Jake the dog is ready to go in the front seat, but Joan loses her nerve and calls her instructor Paul for extra lessons. Danny and his girlfriend meet on the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

The Thames Valley police take their high-speed advanced driving test and Maggie and Rick have their first lessons.

Maureen takes her eighth driving test, Joan regains her confidence after passing, and there's a shock in store for love-struck teenager Danny.