Understanding the Difference Between Majors and Minors in Driving Tests
When preparing for a practical driving test, one of the most common queries learner drivers have is the differences between major and minor driving faults, often referred to as ‘majors’ and ‘minors’. Understanding the difference between these is crucial for anyone wanting to pass their driving test the first time around. Below we will look […]
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 […]
Why Are Local Driving Instructors Best?
When you’re learning to drive you need to find a good instructor, preferably one who knows your area. This might sound obvious – surely all driving instructors are ‘local’? You might be surprised to find that isn’t necessarily true. Of course, driving instructors aren’t going to be from that far away – it wouldn’t really […]
ADI Training: The First Steps To Take
There are countless benefits to pursuing a career as a driving instructor. You can be your own boss, with flexible working hours and, if you go independent, the chance to set your own rates. You can choose from a wide variety of companies to work for, with the ability to move anywhere in the country. […]
Taxi Drivers Becoming Driving Instructors
Why Becoming A Driving Instructor Has More Benefits Than Being A Taxi Driver For a long time, becoming a taxi driver seemed like the obvious choice of career for someone who was interested in being on the roads for a living, with the job offering flexible hours and the chance to meet people from all […]
What Does The Driving Standards Check Mean For Me
The driving standards check is an important way of reassuring every student that their instructor is keeping their foot on the accelerator when it comes to teaching you how to drive.
3 Key Areas For Would-Be Approved Driving Instructors
At Wimbledon Driving School, would-be instructors are trained in how to identify potential problems, how to coach their learner drivers, how to go back steps in the teaching process to correct faults which have been picked up, and how to give their learners value for money while keeping other road users safe.
Is My Driving Instructor Taking Too Long?
The best course of action is to talk to our team about learning to drive; what it means to you, and how you feel about the process. From this, we can work with you to craft a plan to develop your skills and build confidence in a way that most suits you.
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
How Long Does It Take To Pass A Driving Test?
Passing a driving test can be a breeze for some people and a long and arduous process for others. Nervousness, spatial awareness problems or forgetting all the starting/turning checks necessary are some of the most common pitfalls.
