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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Learning to drive is becoming increasingly important.Not only does it give you the freedom to go anywhere at any time without relying on public transport, but it is a skill that companies are increasingly looking for in the job market.Being able to drive and running...
