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 […]
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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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As with all major cities, Manchester suffers from high density traffic and congestion. As a result driving tests in Manchester represent more of a challenge than many other UK driving test centres. The fast paced traffic along with complex road systems can often overwhelm learner drivers and as a result, lead to many test failures.
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Driving tests in London can be a more challenging than many of the other areas that DVSA practical test centres are located. Statistically the driving test pass rates for the London test centres show this. This is due to the higher volume of traffic in London compared to other areas. Driving technique by many drivers
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The feedback I receive at the end of each driving test from learner drivers is often that the driving test does indeed go past very quickly. Nerves do of course play a huge part in the driving test and at the beginning seem almost to make everything go in slow motion. By far the worst
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As a driving instructor I have often met other instructors who insist they do not take their learners on test routes intentionally. Their response typically goes something along the lines of “If they’re good enough to take the test, then they should be able to handle any road”. Experienced Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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