It’s important to take your time over choosing a qualified driving instructor or driving school. Obviously, we think that the Broughton School of Motoring should be the number 1 choice for anyone who wants to learn to drive in the Scunthorpe and Brigg area 🙂 But lots of other people think we’re great too! Click …
It’s 30 for a reason!
The difference of a few miles per hour can mean the difference between life and death. The faster someone is driving, the less time they have to stop if something unexpected happens. If you kill someone while speeding, you will have to live with the long-term emotional consequences. Speed limits are there for a reason! …
How to change gear – smoooothly
When you first start learning to drive, changing gear can seem very difficult! Getting into the wrong gear, stalling, kangarooing, hearing loud revving or grating noises that don’t sound very nice….it’s hard, isn’t it? Step by step guide 1. Most gear positions are shaped like a letter H. Some have more gears, and of course, …
Get the most from your driving lessons
1. Wear the right footwear It’s easier to control the pedals wearing comfortable shoes. Heavy boots can make it hard to perfect driving techniques and heels will get scuffed and give you less control. Choose thin, narrow shoes to give you the necessary ‘feel’ on the pedals. 2. Get a good night’s sleep Make sure …
Driving lesson nerves
It is perfectly normal to have first driving lesson nerves but try not to worry too much – your driving instructor is experienced in dealing with nervous learner drivers and they are expecting you to be a bit nervous. Your instructor should be patient and friendly and he or she won’t expect too much of …
Driving lesson tips – hill starts
Hill starts really are easy! The trick is to use the handbrake as a ‘safety lever’ to prevent the car from rolling back while you adjust your feet during an uphill start. When new drivers have a problem with starting on hills, it is usually because they are worried about rolling back. If the car …