Can Virtual Reality Change The Way We Train Our New Drivers?
Virtual reality seems like a futuristic concept that should remain in the sci-fi and gaming world. However, virtual immersion can be used to combat the worrying statistic that one in four 18-24 year-olds crash their car in the first two years of driving (Brake, 2014). The virtual world can be easily manipulated to better reflect […]
What To Do When You Fail Your Driving Test
Nobody wants to fail their driving test. If you have, take some comfort from the fact that you’re not alone. Recent research shows that less than half of people pass their driving tests. Some of these will be first timers, but by no means all. As they are supposed to be challenging, it’s no surprise […]
Are Automatic Driving Lessons More Expensive?
If you’re at crossroads trying to decide if you want to learn to drive using an automatic or a manual car, this guide will help you make an informed decision. The vast majority of British drivers aged between 16 and 19 learn in a manual car, with only around 40,000 of the 720,000 driving tests […]
6 Tips For Driving Alone For The First Time
Congratulations! You have passed your test! Now, after those months of hard work and studying, it’s time to put what you know into practice. Driving alone for the first time can be nerve-wracking, and its likely that it will take some time for you to feel fully confident driving by yourself without an instructor or […]
What Do Driving Test Examiners Look For?
What do driving test examiners look for? Despite the rumour that examiners are humourless robots, in reality, they are just humans. However, they have expectations and standards. They have a checklist of criteria and a list of skills that the candidate needs to demonstrate. It is important to consider what the driving test examiner might […]
Are Driving Test Examiners Strict?
By the time it comes round to their driving test, many pupils have a fear of the driving test examiner of nightmarish proportions. They have visions of a stern, serious and terrifying individual that will mark them down for the smallest error, that will be rude and mean and that will give them a fail […]
What Questions Will I Be Asked During My Driving Test?
The rules surrounding the UK driving test are constantly changing, making it increasingly difficult to know exactly what will be expected of you during your test. Many learner drivers wonder if they will be asked any questions during the test. The answer to this is yes. Below we explore in more detail what you will […]
Can I Drive An Automatic With A Manual Licence?
Most people in the UK take their driving test in a car with manual gears. But that doesn’t mean that they can only drive manual vehicles; a manual licence allows you to drive automatic vehicles as well. On the other hand, if you pass your test in an automatic car then the examiner hasn’t […]
Why Has The Driving Test Changed?
In December 2017, the DVSA changed the UK driving test, introducing new manoeuvres, a longer independent section and – notably – incorporation of satellite navigation procedures into the test, with the driver being expected to use a sat nav to get around easily without it becoming a distraction. But why did this change come about? […]
Driving tips: how to master dual carriageways
A dual carriageway is defined as a carriageway where vehicles travel in opposite directions and are separated by a central reservation. They can be an intimidating prospect for learners, as there is usually the issue of lane driving and also travelling at higher speeds. Whether you are learning to drive, studying for your theory test […]
