Using Your Phone Whilst Driving: The Statistics
For many young drivers the lure of using your phone whilst you are driving is overwhelming. A recent study found that a third of young drivers admitted to taking a selfie behind the wheel. Search for #DrivingSelfies on Instagram and you will see a frightening reality that this actually exists. Over 27,000 people have posted […]
Tips For Nervous First-Time Drivers
If you feel nervous about driving for the first time after passing your test, take comfort from the fact that you’re not alone. Without the security of having a driving instructor sitting next to you, it can feel daunting being thrust in complete control of your vehicle.
Fortunately, there are lots of ways you can allay those initial fears, and begin driving with confidence
Understanding Pedals / Brakes Better
The role of the handbrake, foot brake and clutch pedal when it comes to stopping your vehicle temporarily can cause enormous confusion. When you stop at traffic lights, for example, is it best to use the handbrake and keep the car in gear, engage the clutch and accelerator simultaneously to keep the engine at “bite” point or adopt a completely different combination of actions?
Retaking A Driving Test
If you didn’t pass your driving test first time, read on for some tips to help make sure you pass with flying colours the second time around.
Turning Right At A Busy Junction
It’s not uncommon for learner drivers to be apprehensive of turning right at junctions, especially if they are busy, and certainly the manoeuvre is potentially more challenging than turning left as you have two lanes of traffic to consider instead of one.
How To Stop Stalling Your Car On A Driving Test
If you’re learning to drive, it’s a near-certainty that you’ll stall your car at some point. Until you’ve become comfortable with the pedals and learned the technique for driving, it can be quite difficult to keep the engine going at all times – particularly when you are stationary.
How Long Does It Take To Pass A Driving Test?
Passing a driving test can be a breeze for some people and a long and arduous process for others. Nervousness, spatial awareness problems or forgetting all the starting/turning checks necessary are some of the most common pitfalls.
A Turn By Turn Driving Lesson In South West London
Are you looking to learn to drive in south west London? There’s no better way to learn to drive safely and pass your test than with instructor training, but what can you expect from an average lesson?
How To Parallel Park 1st Time On London’s Busy Streets
Parallel parking can be a nightmare for even the most experienced drivers. Remember, nothing beats instructor training when you’re learning to drive
What Does It Take To Become A Driving Instructor?
The decision to become a driving instructor is one of the most rewarding you’ll ever make. The satisfaction to be gained from guiding a student from their first tentative moments behind the wheel to the day they pass their test is hard to beat.
