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How to Check if My Driving Licence is Valid
You can check if your driving licence is valid by looking at section 4b on the front of your licence. 4b is the date at which your driving licence will expire. This applies to both full or provisional driving licences. You may also see the driving licence expiry date printed on your photo. Why do […]
Is it Illegal to Drive With L Plates?
We all know that the law requires learner drivers to display L plates. But what about full licence holders, is it illegal to drive with L plates as a fully qualified driver? The Highway Code (Annex 3. Motor vehicle documentation and learner driver requirements) states: ‘Plates should be removed or covered when not being driven […]
Can You Pass the Driving Test Without Lessons?
Yes, it is possible to pass the driving test without taking any professional driving lessons, though the likelihood of passing will be significantly lower than a test candidate who has lessons from a professional driving instructor. You see, it’s not just about driving the car. Many unprepared learners go into the driving test with great […]
How Many Penalty Points Can You Have on a Provisional Driving Licence
The specific law regarding how many penalty points you can have on a provisional driving licence is as follows: There is no limit to the amount of points you can have on a provisional driving licence, but when you reach 12 points or more, the matter has to go to court and the judge will […]
Can You Drive Right After Passing Your Test?
Yes you can! The very moment you have passed the driving test, you can drive solo, totally independent without anyone sitting next to you watching your every move. Here’s how it works. Shortly after you hear those wondrous words emitted from the examiner ”Congratulations, I’m happy to inform you that you’ve passed.” (or something similar), […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Should I Change Driving Instructors?
All driving instructors must undergo a series of tests to become fully qualified are required to take periodic ‘check tests’ to ensure their standard of teaching meets an acceptable level. However, even with all this training, driving instructors vary considerably in terms of their standard of teaching, their teaching methods, professional conduct and of course […]