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Driving Test Luck – How Much Luck Does it Take to Pass?

How much of the driving test is down to luck? Some might argue that there’s no luck involved and only the ability of the test candidate will result in a pass. In our experience however, there certainly is an element of luck, at least for there is for the average test candidate. The ‘average’ test […]

What to do if your Car Brakes Fail?

Car manufacturers have been using the same vehicle braking technology for decades. Over the years, there have of course been improvements, but essentially the same robust and effective technology remains intact. The reason being is that it works very well and is extremely reliable. With that in mind, unless you happen to be driving a […]

Is it Illegal to Splash Pedestrians

As drivers, most of us do our best to drive around or at the very least, slow down before entering a puddle to avoid splashing pedestrians. However, very occasionally it isn’t always possible. For example, certain lighting conditions resulting in the puddle not being seen in time, or the driver was unable to slow down […]

Weird UK Driving Laws and Offences

All drivers are hopefully aware of the majority of well-known driving laws such as speeding for example – you drive over the speed limit, then you might expect a fine if caught. However, there are some laws that are a little less known and may result in some drivers unwittingly breaking the law. Let’s take […]

Driving Test Myths

For many years, the practical driving test has been shrouded by myths, with tales being told from candidates of past. Due to the driving test often being conducted by only the examiner and the candidate, this somewhat isolated experience, charged with heightened nerves and adrenaline often results in exaggerated claims. It was way back in […]

New Driving Test Explained

The new driving test set to begin on December 4th 2017 and will of course share many similar aspects to the current test which is covered in ‘what to expect in the driving test‘ and which will be updated when the new test officially begins. Explained here is an update from ‘2017 driving test changes‘ […]

First Time Car Insurance Tips

Now that you’ve passed the driving test, you’re ready to take to the road, driving alone for the first time. Though an exciting prospect for many and armed with your shiny(ish) new driving licence, you’re ready to go. That is of course, after you have trudged through the various procedures required to ensure your car is […]

Driving School Scams and How to Avoid Them

The vast majority of driving instructors are honest, hard working individuals who have undergone many hours of training and tests that are required to teach driving for reward. As with any business however, it’s primary function is to make money – some are more honest than others and a certain few might use methods that […]

Can a Driving Instructor Use a Mobile Phone

As a learner driver, have you noticed your driving instructor check their phone for texts, perhaps replied to a text or even made and received a call? Whilst most instructors wouldn’t even consider it, there are some that feel a quick call or text isn’t really an issue. But is the odd text or call […]

Drivers That Don’t Indicate

So those flashing amber lights on cars, vans, lorries etc… What are they and do we really need them? Apparently they’re called directional indicators, or ‘turn signals’ and some drivers use them to inform other road users of their intention to change direction. Additionally, when all four amber flashers are activated (hazard lights), it allows […]

Can You Learn to Drive with Passengers in the Car

A learner must be supervised by a passenger that meets the legal requirements, but in terms of other passengers, yes, a learner driver can learn to drive with passengers in the car. There seems to be a misconception that a learner can only drive with the supervising passenger, when in fact a lesson can be taken […]

How to Increase Car Fuel Efficiency

Petrol and diesel prices are steadily beginning to increase once again in the UK. 2013 would see the UK hit with hefty pump prices at £1.40 per litre of petrol and had since continuously decreased to around £1.00 per litre. The start of 2016 had a trend reversal seeing a steady increase through to 2017 where we now pay around […]

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