In the UK, around 1.6million practical driving tests are taken every year. However, during the coronavirus lockdown which started back on the 24th March, all practical driving tests were cancelled unless the person was an identified keyworker. Driving tests were allowed to resume on 4th July. As we all adjust to the post lockdown world….
Top 5 tips for choosing a driving instructor in 2019 Here are some of our top tips for choosing a driving instructor. 1) Automatic or manual car? The first decision is whether you should drive in an automatic or manual car – an automatic car may be …
Driving is a rite of passage once you hit 17. However a growing number of you are opting to not drive, or to put it off. Meaning you’re missing out on a big part of growing up and the many benefits that learning to drive can bring, such as independence, better […]
Dare we utter the ‘C’ word? Yes, Christmas is approaching faster than Lewis Hamilton in an F1 car. If you know someone who is learning to drive, or planning on starting lessons in the new year, then getting them something to help them along is a great idea. We’ve put together [...]
So you’ve failed your driving test, now you’re desperately searching the internet for answers as to why and what the hell you’re meant to do next. Failure is not an easy thing to deal with, but it’s important to remember it’s a learning curve which you’re most definitely not experiencing alone. […]
Picture courtesy of Shirokazan, via Flickr Creative Commons. Everything You Need to Know About Different Pedestrian Crossings Pedestrian crossings are among the many road rules you need to learn when you’re first learning to drive. In the UK we have a total of five different types of crossings: Zebra Pelican Puffin […]
New drivers: 30%+ saving on car cover with black box & Pass Plus? Car insurance for young drivers, and those who have recently passed their driving test, is notorious for being extremely expensive. However a black box insurance policy teamed with a Pass Plus course can save you 30% on the […]
Since 4th June 2018 learner drivers have been allowed to use motorways across the UK as part of their driving lessons. The change in the law is a complete turnaround from the previous rules, which prevented learner drivers entering the motorway until they had successfully passed their driving test. Now learner […]
Before you can take your practical driving test you must have passed your Theory Test. The two part theory test puts your knowledge of the highway code to the test, and checks you can spot hazards. But the theory test hasn’t always been in place. In 1996 it was during practical […]
Picture courtesy of Jon Collier, via Flickr Creative Commons. You’ve just passed your driving test and you’re cruising around town, feeling pretty damn proud of your achievement, when your biggest driving fear happens. Sitting idle at a junction the lights turn green, you go to pull away and … you’ve stalled. […]