Do You Know Your Speed Limits?
One of the most important things to master as you begin learning to drive is to recognise and respect speed limits. Signs, everyday knowledge, and your own judgement can help you to control your speed. Do you know about minimum speed limits? Maximum speed limits are crucial, of course, but don’t forget about minimum speed […]
5 Top Tips For Remembering Your Traffic Signs!
You’ve received your shiny new provisional driver’s licence and you’re ready for your theory test… or are you? Here are our top five tips to help you recognise all the important traffic signs and ace it the first time around! Pay attention to red borders Understanding the shape and colour of traffic signs can help […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I’ve Failed My Driving Test. How Can I Prepare Myself To Make Sure I Pass?
Learning to drive can be an incredibly stressful time in anyone’s life, no matter your age. When learning to drive, our end goal is of course to pass, but it’s completely normal to not pass the first time – and you should not be worrying about this too much. There’s many ways to prepare yourself […]
