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Learning to drive and dyspraxia

Learning to drive is often a long and difficult process, no matter who you are. But if you have dyspraxia, it can be even more difficult. What is dyspraxia?Dyspraxia, also known as developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), is a common disorder that affects movement and co-ordination. According to the NHS, dyspraxia…can affect your co-ordination skills – …

Dutch style roundabout

A roundabout to make your head spin…

The construction of a new roundabout does not often make national headlines, but one in Cambridge that gives priority to pedestrians and cyclists has done just that. So why all the fuss? The Fendon Road roundabout is the UK’s first and so-far-only so-called “Dutch-style” roundabout. Situated near Addenbrooke’s and Papworth hospitals, it was built by …

Roundabouts – a complete guide

This useful article (which includes videos) explains how learner drivers should approach roundabouts, which lane to be in and how to spot gaps in traffic.

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Driving lessons and coronavirus

The effects of coronavirus (COVID-19) on driving lessons, theory tests and driving testsThe last driving lessons I delivered in Scunthorpe and Brigg (in common with nearly all the other driving instructors in the country) were on March 23rd. Since then, my car has stayed in my driveway gathering dust. The only people driving instructors can …

Viagra

Too much Viagra = no car tax?

An unnamed motorist pleaded to the DVLA that the reason he had neglected to renew his road tax disc was because he had overdosed on Viagra. The driver claimed that his unwavering trouser tent prevented him from popping to the post office to re-tax his car, something that didn’t wash with the DVLA, particularly as …

Save money on your driving lessons

How to save money on your driving lessons

Before you start learning to drive, you need to research your local driving schools. Not all driving instructors are the same! If you want a reliable, friendly and patient driving instructor, (and one who is going to help you pass your driving test in the shortest time possible), ask friends and family for recommendations. If …

Think….bike!

In 2017, motorcyclists accounted for 19% of all deaths of Great Britain’s roads, despite only making up around 1% of all road traffic. During the year, 2,656 motorcyclists were involved in accidents resulting from a driver or rider failing to look properly. This was 17% of all accidents involving motorcycles. The video below isn’t new …

Talk to driving examiners

Don’t talk to the examiner!!

You don’t have to talk to driving examiners!! You will only have yourself to blame if you get carried away chatting, commit a driving error which turns out to be a failing point. DVSA examiners try to get candidates to relax and will thus engage in a little bit of a friendly chat usually ‘breaking …

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The ten ‘most difficult’ theory test questions

You can see some tricky theory test questions (and the answers) below. If you need any help with your theory feel free to drop me an email and I’ll try to help 🙂Want to save some money on your driving lessons?If you’re learning to drive you will learn much faster and need fewer driving lessons …

Theory test scam alert

Don’t get scammed!

Almost every day we hear from learners who have paid money to book their test; not realising they were not booking it with the DVSA but through a third party website. These websites are charging for something that people can do for free themselves and with total ease. Many people are calling for the DVSA …

Traffic light

Traffic lights – what do they mean?

If you’re taking driving lessons, you really must understand what the different colour traffic lights mean! Standard traffic lights in the UK follow the same sequence – starting with red the sequence is: Red, Red and Amber, Green, Amber, Red. Read below to discover why green sometimes means stop! Red Red and amber Red means …

Emergency stop

The emergency stop

About one in every three driving tests involves a controlled, ’emergency’ stop. How it works Your examiner will ask you to stop in a safe place then say: ‘when I say ‘stop’ and hold my hand up like this, I want to stop the car promptly and under control. Move on when you’re ready.” Although …

teenager dies texting boyfriend

Using a mobile phone while driving leads to tragedy

A tragic story of a beautiful girl gone too soon. DO NOT EVER text and drive. It doesn’t matter if you just passed your test or you have been driving for decades. It’s never a safe thing to do, and it could cost you your life. Teenager died while texting boyfriend days after she passed …

Driving's Fatal Four

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 life and death. The speed limit is not a target, you should drive at a …

Rules for learner drivers, newly qualified drivers and driving instructors

If you live in the Scunthorpe area and are thinking about learning to drive it might be a good idea to book your driving lessons today – before the new rules about driver training come into effect. The Government is planning to introduce a range of changes designed to improve the quality of training and reduce the terribly …

Overtaking

How to overtake…safely

Overtaking is an inherently risky manoeuver. A lot can go wrong if you don’t do it correctly! So when overtaking it’s important to follow these steps: Consider if it’s necessary. You may feel frustrated being stuck behind someone driving slowly and holding up your journey, but if you’re getting off that road soon anyway, is …

How to perform the turn in the road

This manoeuvre is often called the three-point-turn but in fact it doesn’t have to be completed in three movements. The number of moves required will depend upon how wide the road is, how big your car is and the turning circle of your car. And of course, your skill at the manoeuvre! The turn in …

Fog lights and when to use them

Fog Lights – when to use them and when not to!

There’s a lot of confusion of the use of fog lights. If you get it wrong you could be risking your life and the life of others. And you could be breaking the law! Key points You must use dipped headlights lights if visibility is reduced. While dipped headlights won’t help you to see in foggy …

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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 ‘test ready’ nowadays is, according to the DVSA, 47 hours PLUS 20 hours of private …