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?
Retaking A Driving Test
If you didn’t pass your driving test first time, read on for some tips to help make sure you pass with flying colours the second time around.
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.
A Turn By Turn Driving Lesson In South West London
Are you looking to learn to drive in south west London? There’s no better way to learn to drive safely and pass your test than with instructor training, but what can you expect from an average lesson?
Five Of The Best Superminis For Driving In London
The ultimate choice for a new driver with an affinity for classic British brands, the Mini may not be the most practical vehicle on this list, but it sure is fashionable. It also has a good resale value, so it’s a good option if you think you might want to upgrade in the not too distant future.
EU Road Death Target At Risk
Progress towards meeting the EU target to halve road deaths by 2020 has all but ground to a halt, with a dismal one per cent drop in the number of EU road fatalities in 2014. Examining data by country shows vast inconsistency across the 28 member states – some countries like Slovakia have sped ahead […]
UK Drivers Think Well of Themselves But Not Others
Do you get annoyed by other drivers on the road? Which of these bad habits do you think is the most irritating or dangerous?
How To Parallel Park In London
Driving instructors constantly emphasise the importance of parallel parking as it’s a manoeuvre that is incredibly useful, especially when you’re hunting for a parking space in a busy city such as London.
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 […]
Safety Tips For Young Drivers
The Institute of Advanced Motorists has revealed tips for young drivers that make motoring safer, cheaper and more enjoyable. These relate to maintenance, minimising the cost of motor insurance, coping with passengers, alcohol and motorways. The Institute’s Chief Examiner, Peter Rodger, said there are: “many new challenges that come alongside the sense of freedom” associated […]
