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 […]
Learner Drivers In The UK Spent Almost £1.7bn Learning To Drive
Learner Drivers In The UK Spent Almost £1.7bn Learning To Drive Between 2018 And 2019 Data from the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) shows that learner drivers spent almost £1.7 billion on learning to drive between 2018 and 2019. Closer analysis of this data shows some interesting trends about the cost of learning to […]
Why Most New Drivers Would Fail a Driving Test
It is shocking but true: most new drivers would probably fail their driving test if they took it again within a year of passing. Why? Because new drivers are still making mistakes on the road and often overestimate their ability behind the wheel. A recent survey conducted by Garmin of 1,000 drivers under the age […]
How To Get Started With Driving Lessons
Learning to drive can be a daunting prospect, but it’s a skill that will stay with you for life – so, provided you pass your test, it’s never going to be an investment you’ll regret. But where do you actually begin getting started with your driving lessons? Step 1 – Make it happen The first […]
How To Change Gears Smoothly
Driving a vehicle with a manual transmission is a highly satisfying experience. It can be jarring, however, if you happen to get it wrong. All sorts of unfortunate noises can come from the car – screaming engine, grinding gears, and much more besides. Changing gear smoothly is also essential for the longevity of the vehicle. […]
What in-car technology can be used in the driving test?
Today’s vehicles come with all manner of technology designed to assist you on the road. However, certain items can’t be used during driving tests – are you aware of what you can and cannot use? There can be no denying that car technology is rapidly advancing. Just a decade ago, things we take for granted […]
What Do Driving Test Examiners Look For?
What do driving test examiners look for? Despite the rumour that examiners are humourless robots, in reality, they are just humans. However, they have expectations and standards. They have a checklist of criteria and a list of skills that the candidate needs to demonstrate. It is important to consider what the driving test examiner might […]
Are Driving Test Examiners Strict?
By the time it comes round to their driving test, many pupils have a fear of the driving test examiner of nightmarish proportions. They have visions of a stern, serious and terrifying individual that will mark them down for the smallest error, that will be rude and mean and that will give them a fail […]
Why Has The Driving Test Changed?
In December 2017, the DVSA changed the UK driving test, introducing new manoeuvres, a longer independent section and – notably – incorporation of satellite navigation procedures into the test, with the driver being expected to use a sat nav to get around easily without it becoming a distraction. But why did this change come about? […]
I’ve Failed My Driving Test. How Can I Prepare Myself To Make Sure I Pass?
Learning to drive can be an incredibly stressful time in anyone’s life, no matter your age. When learning to drive, our end goal is of course to pass, but it’s completely normal to not pass the first time – and you should not be worrying about this too much. There’s many ways to prepare yourself […]
