Driving Test Tips Blog

UK Speeding Fine Changes

The UK government are cracking down on drivers who commit offences. Within 2017, drivers caught using a mobile device whilst driving will see penalty points and fines being doubled. The government are now focusing their attention on motorists that speed, as from April 24, those with a heavy right foot will receive much tougher penalties. […]

Annoying Things Other Drivers Do

Back in the early 1950’s there were a little over 4 million vehicles on UK roads, which seems quite a lot until you compare it to current figures of almost 40 million registered vehicles in the UK. Road network growth has been slow in comparison to the quantity of cars being purchased and this of course leads […]

First Time Driving Alone

So you’ve passed the driving test but are scared at the thought of the first time driving alone? You may gain a little assurance in knowing that this is very common for those that have passed their test to be anxious and nervous about taking their first drive alone. Driving and particularly driving alone is […]

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Mobile Phone Text Driving Law New Penalties

It once used to be socially ‘acceptable’ to drink and drive in the UK – even long after the drink-drive limit which was introduced in 1965. Fast-forward to present day however, will likely see you being reported for getting behind the wheel after a few-too-many. A similar attitude followed the ban on mobile phone use while […]

Can Learners Drive on a Motorway?

Ever since the introduction of the UK driving test back on the 1st June 1935, learner drivers have not been permitted to drive on motorways. Compared to most other road types, motorways are relatively straight and have very few hazards. This means statistically at least, motorways are safe. In fact, they’re the safest roads that […]

Passed Driving Test Gift Ideas

For the vast majority of us, passing the driving test represents a huge milestone in terms of accomplishment and independence. If you have a friend, relative or loved one who has just passed the driving test, there’s nothing better than to mark the occasion with a gift. Passing the test and receiving their shiny new […]

2017 Driving Test Changes

Between February 2015 to February 2016, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) have undertaken trials for the new 2017 practical driving test. Little has changed in the current driving test since the introduction of independent driving in 2010 and with this, the DVSA have set out plans to update the driving test in a way […]

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Should Tractors Pull Over?

We’ve all been there; stuck in a long queue of traffic and in an attempt to diagnose the source of inconvenience, your eyes travel the length of the queue to the offending cause – a tractor. To make things worse, it seems like we’ve passed several lay-bys where the tractor driver could have been courteous by […]

Should the Driving Test be Recorded?

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) are responsible for developing, structuring and maintaining the driving test. This is to ensure each test candidate can demonstrate a standard of driving that is deemed sufficiently safe before they are entitled to drive unaccompanied. They are also responsible for the employment and training of examiners who conduct […]

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Dealing With Bad Drivers

You may have noticed the odd one or two as a learner driver, but now that you have passed the driving test, you’ll be on the road, on your own and dealing with bad drivers. The more you drive, the more you’ll notice them and they come in various forms from the ‘oblivious to their […]

My Driving Lessons Are Going Badly

It’s reasonably common to be taking driving lessons and after a certain amount of hours, you feel that your lessons are going badly and that you are no longer making progress. This can happen almost right from the start, or at any point whilst learning to drive. Some individuals pick up the entire learning to […]