The Cost of Driving Lessons
Whether you’re a 17 year old who’s just received their provisional license or an adult in their autumn years who never got around to learning to drive, there’s never a wrong time to start your driving journey. But however old you are, it’s fair to say that cost is probably a concern for you. We’re […]
You Can Now Be Fined For Using A Mobile Phone In The Passenger Seat!
Every single person who is taking driving lessons understands that it’s a huge no-no to use a mobile phone while they are in charge of a vehicle. When you take your driving test, you’ll be possibly quizzed in the rules of the road, and you’ll definitely come against this question in your theory test when […]
Calls For Full Eye Test To Be Made Part Of The Driving Test
If you are looking forward to your driving test, and you want to make sure that you are going to pass it the first time, then there is a lot that you need to be aware of in order for that to happen. The truth is that it is not too hard to pass first […]
Choosing The Right Driving Instructor In 2020
The average learner needs around 45 hours worth of driving lessons before they pass their test. That’s 45 hours spent with your driving instructor, so choosing somebody that you feel comfortable with is very important. If you have a bad driving instructor, it may take you a lot longer than 45 hours before you are […]
Learner Drivers In The UK Spent Almost £1.7bn Learning To Drive
Learner Drivers In The UK Spent Almost £1.7bn Learning To Drive Between 2018 And 2019 Data from the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) shows that learner drivers spent almost £1.7 billion on learning to drive between 2018 and 2019. Closer analysis of this data shows some interesting trends about the cost of learning to […]
Why Most New Drivers Would Fail a Driving Test
It is shocking but true: most new drivers would probably fail their driving test if they took it again within a year of passing. Why? Because new drivers are still making mistakes on the road and often overestimate their ability behind the wheel. A recent survey conducted by Garmin of 1,000 drivers under the age […]
New Driving Laws for 2020 & Beyond
As we approach a brand new decade, we are becoming aware of the new 2020 driving laws that will come into practice next year. As a new driver, you must be aware of these rules and your driving instructor will be sure to brief you on this during your driving lessons. However, it is important […]
How To Get Started With Driving Lessons
Learning to drive can be a daunting prospect, but it’s a skill that will stay with you for life – so, provided you pass your test, it’s never going to be an investment you’ll regret. But where do you actually begin getting started with your driving lessons? Step 1 – Make it happen The first […]
AI-Powered Cameras Catch Drivers On Their Mobiles
A six-month pilot programme has been launched in Australia with the intention of checking whether drivers are using mobile phones behind the wheel. The scheme has already scanned over 8.5 million Australian drivers with the help of new AI-powered cameras in an attempt to make roads safer. Could such a system work in the UK? […]
6 Top Tips for Driving in Rain
As winter rolls around once again, we’re more likely to face inclement weather on the roads. Rain doesn’t even have to be torrential in order to have an impact on our driving – even slight precipitation should be enough for drivers to understand that extra care and attention is required. In fact, the police recently […]
