As someone that’s learning to drive, there are a number of manoeuvres that can be incredibly difficult to grasp, from clutch control to three-point turns. However, there’s one that’s arguably harder than most: reversing around a corner. So, we’ve put together some handy tips to ensure...
We've all been there - nearly every driver, whether experienced or a complete beginner, has stalled their car at some point or other. Whilst stalling your car during a driving test may not automatically mean a major fault, taking a few simple steps to learn...
As a learner driver, an important lesson to learn is who has right of way at crossroads. Your driving instructor will go through everything with you, but in the meantime, here’s a helpful aide memoire. Approaching crossroads to turn from a main road The traffic on the...
The DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency) has recently announced early autumn plans to change the Part 3 assessment of the ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) qualification test. What is the Part 3 assessment? The current Part 3 assessment is a role play segment where the examiner acts...
UK drivers spend 44 hours each year looking for a parking space - rising to 67 hours if you're a Londoner! That's according to new research carried out by traffic information supplier Inrix. The recent study, based on survey responses from over 18,000 UK drivers and the...
It's a well-known fact that a pedestrian hit by a motor vehicle at 30mph had a higher chance of being critically injured as opposed to an accident happening at 20mph. The reality is probably worse than we'd like to think - that extra 10mph increases the...
In the UK, around 1.6 million people sit the practical car test every year, with a pass rate of 43% and a pass rate of 52% on the theory test. Recently, the DVSA has announced some changes and there are rumours of further changes in...
New regulations are set to come into place in December 2017 that will shake up the UK practical driving test. It's one of the biggest recent changes to the current examination. Students will now be tested on their ability to use a satellite navigation system practically,...
The first driving test took place in the UK in 1935. As cars, roads and motoring technology have evolved so too has the driving test. The next big change is happening this year, on the 4th of December. According to the Driver and Vehicle Standard’s agency chief...
Roundabouts aren't just tricky for learner drivers, many seasoned drivers with years under their belt can find these sections of road the hardest to manage. Thankfully, there are a number of rules to keep you and your fellow drivers safe. A roundabout keeps traffic flowing only...