6 Things To Ask Yourself Before Learning To Drive
Learning to drive in London is the ultimate step in gaining independence and freedom. It is also a great responsibility to take on, so before you take off and hit the open road, here are 6 essential things to consider. 1. The cost There’s no other way to put it, driving is expensive and depending […]
5 Tips To Save Money When Learning To Drive
Learning to drive can be seriously expensive. Most hourly rates are priced at over £20, meaning multiple lessons can leave you severely out of pocket. Here are five top tips for saving cash as you earn that precious license. 1. Practise between lessons with a friend or relative Keep in mind you’ll need learner insurance […]
Driving Alone for the First Time
Driving Alone for the First Time Congratulations! You’ve finally passed your driving test! You’ve got the keys to your first car and you’re ready to go. You tear up those ‘L’ plates, hop in, look in the passenger seat and it hits you – there’s no one there to tell you what to do. It’s […]
Major Mistakes Made During Driving Tests And How To Avoid Them
In order to nail your driving test, you need to know the most common mistakes learners make on the day, so you have an idea of what to avoid. Thousands of practical tests are carried out every year in the UK, which means there’s a large percentage of fails, all of which are more than […]
How to Remember Traffic Signs for Your UK Theory Test
Traffic signs are one of the most important elements of road safety in the UK. They help drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians understand what to do in different situations, whether that is stopping, slowing down, changing direction, or avoiding hazards. For learner drivers, remembering traffic signs is essential for two reasons: first, they are a major […]
What Is An Assessment Driving Lesson?
An assessment driving lesson is designed to allow both you and your potential driving instructor to get to know one another. If you have had driving lessons before, you already have experience behind the wheel. As such, your instructor needs to know how much experience, so they can tailor your lessons to your skill level. […]
Why Automatic Cars Are Better For New Drivers
Automatic cars have seen a massive increase in popularity in recent years, with more vehicles being manufactured and more people choosing them over manual. With the increased investment in automatic self-driving cars, the rise of the automatic looks set to continue and new drivers are being encouraged to choose them over a manual vehicle. If […]
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 […]
Are Automatic Driving Lessons More Expensive?
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, with only around 40,000 of the 720,000 driving tests […]
