What Are The New Driving Test Reversing Manoeuvres?
On 4th December 2017, four huge new changes are coming into the practical driving test in the United Kingdom. One of the major changes is to the reversing manoeuvres that pupils are being tested on. From December, you will no longer be tested on the current reverse around a corner and turn in the road […]
Changes To The 2017 Driving Test – Driving On The Motorway
When the new driving test comes into force on 4th December 2017, learner drivers will be permitted to drive on motorways as part of their driving lesson schedule. It will, however, still be illegal for learner drivers to drive on motorways unsupervised. Driving lessons on the motorway With the proposed changes, it will now be […]
Drowsy Drivers, Please Step Away From Your Vehicles
Driving with a sleep condition can be far more dangerous than drink-driving. As the cause of approximately 100,000 auto crashes each year, it is clear that more needs to be done to combat or spread awareness of the perils of driving when tired or living with a sleep condition such as OSA, narcolepsy or insomnia. Unfortunately, […]
Motorway Speed Limit Could Be Cut From 70mph To 60mph
The government has recently proposed a controversial change to the motorway speed limit. A new law could see the motorway speed limit reduced from 70mph to 60mph. But why this change? The main reason for wanting to change the speed limit is that of reducing harmful car emissions. Research has found that cars travelling at […]
How To Bay Park In 5 Easy Steps
The UK driving test includes observing your ability to reverse safely. To test that skill, reverse parking into a bay is one of four different manoeuvres that the examiner can choose to give you. Being able to reverse park into a marked bay is a valuable driving skill anyway. It is one you may well […]
Invest in yourself: The cost of learning to drive
Learning to drive is an investment in yourself; an essential life skill that provides you with the independence and the freedom to travel – whether it’s with friends on a road trip or your daily commute to work. According to statistics from the DVSA, the number of young adults learning to drive has shown a […]
Why The DSA Have Taken Out Reversing Around A Corner With Bay Parking?
It’s been the biggest shakeup in the national driving test since 1996 when the written theory exam first arrived. As of the 4th of December this year, new drivers are facing significant changes to the practical driving test. The good news is that it isn’t going to be any longer. The test will still be […]
How Should You Negotiate A Traffic Light Controlled Junction
How Should You Negotiate A Traffic Light Controlled Junction That Has An Advanced Stop Zones For Cyclists? Cyclists can be a confusing hazard on the road, especially so for new drivers. There are many myths about the rights of cyclists and the rules they must follow, so we aim to lay out the facts so […]
How To Remember The Stopping And Breaking Distance Of A Car
When learning to drive, one of the biggest things to remember is the stopping and the breaking distances of the car you are driving. To be behind the wheel without knowing or being able to remember the distances can be extremely dangerous, not just to yourself and your passengers, but to others on the road […]
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 […]
