The Best Time To Have A Driving Lesson

The vast majority of people learning to drive are young and often have to fit in their lessons to a schedule, either due to a job or when in school or college. This schedule can often result in drivers fitting in lessons when possible, perhaps at the same time on a weekly basis.

How To Avoid Stalling At Junctions

Stalling a car is one of the most common problems faced by learner drivers and it’s not difficult to see why. You may have mastered your clutch control in a controlled situation with your instructor but throw in a junction, a turn at the top of a hill or a tricky car-park manoeuvre and the added […]

Popular Driving Test Routes In The Coulsdon Area

If you live in Coulsdon and are learning to drive then certain areas are likely to feature in your actual practical driving test route. Thankfully there are many local driving instructors who have been helping Coulsdon residents to learn to drive for many years and, as such, they have amassed a wealth of experience with regards to these particular driving test routes.

Understanding Pedals / Brakes Better

The role of the handbrake, foot brake and clutch pedal when it comes to stopping your vehicle temporarily can cause enormous confusion. When you stop at traffic lights, for example, is it best to use the handbrake and keep the car in gear, engage the clutch and accelerator simultaneously to keep the engine at “bite” point or adopt a completely different combination of actions?

Turning Right At A Busy Junction

It’s not uncommon for learner drivers to be apprehensive of turning right at junctions, especially if they are busy, and certainly the manoeuvre is potentially more challenging than turning left as you have two lanes of traffic to consider instead of one.