🚗 Driving Lesson Hunter

A UK-focused web application that helps learner drivers find available driving test centres near them using real data only.

Features

• Real Data: Uses official DVSA test centre data from GOV.UK
• Free APIs: Powered by postcodes.io for geocoding (no API keys required)
• Distance Calculation: Shows exact distances from your postcode
• Responsive Design: Works on mobile and desktop
• Fast Search: Find centres within 25-200 mile radius
• No Fake Data: Everything is sourced from official government datasets

How It Works

1. Enter your UK postcode
2. Choose search radius (25-200 miles)
3. Get real DVSA test centres sorted by distance
4. See exact addresses and distances

Data Sources

• Test Centres: Official DVSA CSV from assets.dft.gov.uk
• Geocoding: Free postcodes.io API
• Distance: Haversine formula for accurate calculations

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Astro with vanilla JavaScript
• Backend: Astro API routes (serverless functions)
• Hosting: Netlify (auto-deploys from this repo)
• Styling: Modern CSS with gradients and responsive design

Development

npm install
npm run dev

Visit http://localhost:4321 to see the app.

Deployment

This repo auto-deploys to Netlify. Push to main branch to deploy.

Future Enhancements

• Public transport integration (when free APIs are available)
• Availability checking (when DVSA provides API access)
• Email/SMS notifications
• User accounts and saved searches

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Built with ❤️ for UK learner drivers struggling to find test slots.

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About Monthly Web Design

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Our Services

• Pay Monthly Websites - Professional sites from £99/month
• No Upfront Costs - Get started immediately
• Includes Hosting & Support - Everything you need
• Modern Web Design - Built with latest technologies
• Flexible Plans - Cancel anytime

Get in Touch

• 🌐 Website: monthlywebdesign.com
• 📧 Examples: View Our Work
• 💼 Contact: Get Started
• 🏢 Also visit: Opace Digital Agency

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About Monthly Web Design

This project is showcased by Monthly Web Design, offering pay monthly website design services with no upfront costs.

Our Services

• Pay Monthly Websites - Professional sites from £99/month
• No Upfront Costs - Get started immediately
• Includes Hosting & Support - Everything you need
• Modern Web Design - Built with latest technologies
• Flexible Plans - Cancel anytime

Get in Touch

• 🌐 Website: monthlywebdesign.com
• 📧 Examples: View Our Work
• 💼 Contact: Get Started
• 🏢 Also visit: Opace Digital Agency