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Tips And Advice For Driving Around Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace, SE19, is an extremely popular area of South East London for commuters, due to its close proximity to Central London and its wide variety of shops, including the famous Crystal Palace Triangle that features an indoor second-hand and farmer’s market. There are also many stunning natural sites in the area, such as Crystal […]

Tips For Nervous First-Time Drivers

If you feel nervous about driving for the first time after passing your test, take comfort from the fact that you’re not alone. Without the security of having a driving instructor sitting next to you, it can feel daunting being thrust in complete control of your vehicle.

Fortunately, there are lots of ways you can allay those initial fears, and begin driving with confidence

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.

How To Stop Stalling Your Car On A Driving Test

How To Stop Stalling Your Car On A Driving Test

If you’re learning to drive, it’s a near-certainty that you’ll stall your car at some point. Until you’ve become comfortable with the pedals and learned the technique for driving, it can be quite difficult to keep the engine going at all times – particularly when you are stationary.

Preparing For Your Driving Test

So you’ve booked your driving test, and the day is getting closer and closer. It’s a big day, so it’s absolutely normal to be nervous, but did you know there are lots of things you can do to prepare for the test and help to calm those nerves?

It’s Still No To Driving Test Selfies

DVSA keeps filming ban for driving tests The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has reiterated its ban on audio and video recording during practical and theory driving tests, meaning the driving test selfie won’t be appearing on a social timeline near you just yet. [Tweet “Over 1 in 5 crashes avoidable if drivers only […]