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Significant delays to driving tests and licences
Students have been left increasingly frustrated by the lack of driving tests and, for those who pass, delays in receiving their driving licences. As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, all driving tests were postponed with only a few going ahead for essential workers, who need to […]
Driving Lessons Post Lockdown
As lockdown has begun to ease in England, driving lessons have been allowed to resume from 4th July. Though new restrictions have come into force through much of the UK, including local restrictions in Birmingham, Sandwell and Wolverhampton such as the “Rule of Six”, at the moment driving lessons can continue…
I was hit by an uninsured driver – what should I do?
Driving without third party liability insurance is a criminal offence. Yet in 2019, nearly 90,000 drivers were caught driving without insurance in the UK. This number must be the tip of the iceberg; the Motor Insurers’ Bureau estimates that there are over 1m uninsured...
Taking your driving test post lock down
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….
Changes to the Driving Theory Test in April 2020
Are you preparing your students for the latest changes to the car theory test which will be coming into force in April 2020? Currently, students have to answer 50 questions in total in a total of 57 minutes, with 5 of them revolving around a “case-study”. However in...
Rise of the driverless car: are your students prepared?
In the last decade, one of the big talking points in the car industry has been the rise of “driverless” cars with manufacturers including Volvo, Nissan, Mercedes and Renault all showing off concept cars and promising more and more autonomous vehicle features. Are your...
Inside the new practical driving test marking system
By the time you have read this blog post, the new marking system for UK driving tests will be rolled out across the UK. Here we have a look at the main changes to the new marking system. First of all, the examiner will be marking the pupil on an iPad, rather than the...
33 new drivers a day have their licence revoked
A freedom of information request has revealed that an average of 33 new drivers per day had their licence revoked during 2018, after exceeding six penalty points within two years of passing their driving test.
Top 5 tips for choosing a driving instructor in 2019
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 …
What is the Cost of Learning to Drive?
Driving lesson prices have risen substantially in the last few years due to increased motoring costs. Car prices, service costs, fuel, and car insurance have all increased which has dramatically forced up the cost of driving lessons. The cost of driving lessons...
A Day In The Life Of A Driving Instructor
How a driving instructor spends their day is one of the biggest intrigues for those who are considering pursuing it as a career. So we have taken two of our own instructors and given you a peek into an average day in the life of a driving instructor. It’s important to...
Why Should I Learn To Drive?
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 job...