Which Lane Should You Normally Drive In When Travelling On A Dual Carriageway?
Did you know a dual carriageway simply means a road with two single and completely separated lanes in either direction? That means there are some dual carriageways in the UK that only have one lane. For these, it is obvious which lane you should drive in, but what about dual carriageways with two or more […]
Dangers Of Sleeping Whilst Sleep Deprived
When learner drivers are asked what the biggest causes are of road fatalities, they will most likely answer with the best-known issues – distractions from mobile phones, drinking, speeding etc. One thing they almost certainly won’t come back with is sleep deprivation, and yet it is one of the biggest killers out there. What are […]
Why Are Local Driving Instructors Best?
When you’re learning to drive you need to find a good instructor, preferably one who knows your area. This might sound obvious – surely all driving instructors are ‘local’? You might be surprised to find that isn’t necessarily true. Of course, driving instructors aren’t going to be from that far away – it wouldn’t really […]
ADI Training: The First Steps To Take
There are countless benefits to pursuing a career as a driving instructor. You can be your own boss, with flexible working hours and, if you go independent, the chance to set your own rates. You can choose from a wide variety of companies to work for, with the ability to move anywhere in the country. […]
Could You Be Driving An Illegal Car?
According to the results of a recent survey by TyreSafe in association with Highways England, an astonishing 10 million motorists in the UK could be driving vehicles with dangerous and even illegal tyres in 2016. The survey is the result of over 340,000 replacement tyres at 819 retail locations across the UK, the outcome of […]
Is It Easier To Do Manoeuvres In An Automatic Car?
With driving tests getting tougher due to recent changes in structure, more and more people are opting to learn in an automatic car as opposed to a manual one; without needing to learn about gear changes or clutch control, many students find that this style of driving is far easier to learn, allowing them to […]
What Type Of Driving Licence Will I Have If I Have Lessons In An Automatic Car?
Getting to grips with manually changing gears can be quite stressful for learner drivers, so some people opt to learn in an automatic transmission car. With no clutch to worry about or gears to change, you can focus on getting the basic manoeuvres right and then, when you feel confident, you can move on to […]
3 Key Areas For Would-Be Approved Driving Instructors
At Wimbledon Driving School, would-be instructors are trained in how to identify potential problems, how to coach their learner drivers, how to go back steps in the teaching process to correct faults which have been picked up, and how to give their learners value for money while keeping other road users safe.
How To Replace Your Car’s Wiper Blades
When it comes to basic car maintenance, it’s not always necessary to pay a mechanic to carry out a simple repair on your behalf, especially if a part needs regular renewal such as a worn wiper blades. Constructed from soft rubber to prevent damage occurring to your vehicle’s windscreen, wiper blades become fragile over time […]
VW Golf As A First Car
The average new driver spends around £2000 on a first car, which if you want one in good nick, will get you a decent MK4.