Why People Fail Their Driving Test
Only 21% of drivers pass the UK practical driving test on the first go, which is an incredibly low pass rate. So what’s tripping up the nation’s learner drivers? These are five of the most common driving faults in the UK: Inappropriate speed Not just speeding, which is something most drivers are aware of, but […]
Manual Or Automatic: Which Is Best For Driving In London And Surrey?
There are advantages and disadvantages to using a manual or an automatic car, and making the choice between the two should come down to the different benefits each bring, your driving style and the area in which you drive. There are differences in driving in the country and driving in the city, so you should […]
Driving Lesson Routes In Feltham
From First Drive To Fourth Gear: Driving Lesson Routes In Feltham With Heathrow Airport to the north, Twickenham to the east, and Ashford and Staines squeezed up on the west, Feltham is one of West London’s most bustling towns. Its busy thoroughfares – like the A315 Staines Road in the north – can often seem […]
Beep Beep!
The Highway Code states you must only use your horn when you are moving, when you need to warn others of your presence and must not sound it aggressively nor between the hours of 11.30-7.30pm. Our results reveal the top 10 reasons why drivers honk their horn including: When another driver pulls out suddenly – […]
Driving Lesson Routes In Chelsea
Learning to drive in Chelsea is no mean feat, and with all its shops, cafes and bars, Chelsea can be a bit of a challenge. Nevertheless, there are plenty of places you can practise. Residential Areas Ideally Suited For Slower Driving Between the Chelsea Physic Gardens at the south and the Royal Brompton Hospital in the […]
Driverless Cars To Trial On UK Motorways In 2019
A group of British companies are planning to test driverless cars on UK motorways by 2019. The British consortium known as The Driven group is headed up by Oxbotica, a company that makes software for driverless vehicles. The driverless cars will communicate hazards and will be almost entirely autonomous, although a human will be in […]
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 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 […]
