You’re taking lessons and they’re going well – good news, right? But now you might be secretly dreading your instructor telling you that you’re ready for your driving test. Why? Surely it’s what you’ve been working towards for the last …
How to practice for (and pass!) your theory test
The theory test is, in effect, part one of your driving test. You can’t take the second part (the practical driving test) without passing your theory test first. Given the importance of the theory test, it’s surprising how many people …
My dad only needed 10 driving lessons!
Well done Dad! It’s certainly true that thirty – or even twenty – years ago most drivers only took 10 or 15 hours to get them through their test. But the average number of hours it takes learners to become …
The Fatal Four
The four main causes of KSI (Killed or Seriously Injured) on our roads are known by the emergency services as The FATAL FOUR. 1. Inappropriate speed Even the difference of a few miles per hour can mean the difference between …
Driving on the motorway – a guide for new drivers
1. Is your car ready? Concerns about breaking down on a motorway can be reduced by doing some quick checks on your car to make sure it’s in tip top condition before setting off. Checking tyre pressure, tread depth, engine …
Blues and twos….what to do when emergency services vehicles approach
Should you drive onto the pavement to get out of the way of an ambulance? Go past a red light to make room for a fire engine? Is it ok to drive into a bus lane when there are blue …
How to spot gaps at busy roundabouts
Learner drivers often find it hard to spot opportunities to emerge at busy roundabouts. Even some experienced drivers cwill go out of their way to avoid roundabouts that think are’ difficult’ or ‘scary’! But – as the video at the …
Are you too old to learn to drive?
There are plenty of tricks you can teach an old dog: how to dribble on a sofa cushion, how to fart like an atomic bomb, how to ignore balls and chew orthopaedic slippers. But, as I nudge over The Big …
How many hours instruction will you need?
In 2006, the DSA (now the DVSA – Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), published the results of a study that looked at how more than 48,000 new drivers had learned to drive and their experience of driving after they passed …
Six things to do (and NOT to do!) if you fail your driving test
The first thing to remember is that you’re not alone. Research shows that over half of learners fail on their first attempt. The real issue is what are you going to do about the fail to ensure you make the …