Learning To Drive With Anxiety
You have just taken your driving test and passed with flying colors. You are so excited to start driving by yourself, but then you feel that familiar knot in the pit of your stomach. You remember all those times you were anxious behind the wheel. Driving is not easy for people who suffer from anxiety! […]
What Lane Should I Be In When Approaching a Roundabout?
If you’ve ever encountered a roundabout, you know the familiar panic of worrying which lane you need to be in as you approach your exit. While it doesn’t have to be complicated or daunting, some basic safety rules apply to keep everyone safe. Research has shown that roundabouts improve traffic flow and that traditional intersections […]
Choosing The Right Driving Instructor In 2020
The average learner needs around 45 hours worth of driving lessons before they pass their test. That’s 45 hours spent with your driving instructor, so choosing somebody that you feel comfortable with is very important. If you have a bad driving instructor, it may take you a lot longer than 45 hours before you are […]
Can Virtual Reality Change The Way We Train Our New Drivers?
Virtual reality seems like a futuristic concept that should remain in the sci-fi and gaming world. However, virtual immersion can be used to combat the worrying statistic that one in four 18-24 year-olds crash their car in the first two years of driving (Brake, 2014). The virtual world can be easily manipulated to better reflect […]
6 Tips For Driving Alone For The First Time
Congratulations! You have passed your test! Now, after those months of hard work and studying, it’s time to put what you know into practice. Driving alone for the first time can be nerve-wracking, and its likely that it will take some time for you to feel fully confident driving by yourself without an instructor or […]
Reading The Road For “Hidden” Dangers
As any experienced driver will tell you, it’s often possible to predict when something is going to happen that could cause a road traffic accident. It’s nothing to do with being some kind of superhero who can predict the immediate future. It’s about anticipating what might happen by tuning into the available information and being ready to react in an appropriate way.
Anyone can read the road for “hidden” dangers.
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.
Where Should I Be After 6 Driving Lessons?
Where Should I Be After 6 Driving Lessons? When learning to drive, it can be hard to try and chart your progress. Some learner drivers will take to the wheel more naturally than others, while for some, driving is a skill that takes longer to master. Everyone is nervous at first and will learn at […]
Intense Driving Courses, Yes Or No?
There has been a lot of debate since the introduction of intense driving courses, and there are also a number of misconceptions that surround them. The biggest one of these is the image of a learner taking their driving test over and over again until they pass on the same day – this is simply […]
4 Tips To Increasing The Chances Of Passing Your Driving Test
Whether you’ve been having driving lessons for some time, or you’re still planning to look for the perfect driving instructor to help you pass, the test itself can fill you with panic, especially if you’re given to nerves when taking exams or being put in pressure situations. If you know that you don’t perform […]
