We tried to ignore it as much as we could. We denied it as long as possible, some of us still occasionally driving with the windows down, or leaving the house at the last minute, not expecting to see a layer of thick frost over our cars, but unfortunately it’s time to concede defeat – Winter is here.

Unfortunately this does mean we need to allow more time before setting off on car journeys to de-ice our cars. Make sure to always keep a full bottle of de-icer inside your car for emergencies, and if possible try to cover your front and back windscreens at night with a towel or sheet to prevent the ice from setting in too thick.

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We all have a dream of how driving would be in a perfect world – No stop-start traffic to put up with, no bad weather to make being out and about in your car a hazard in itself – Just a beautiful, carefree drive in the sunshine with the roof down.

One such instance we have to put up with the realities of driving is when other drivers cause a problem for us – Such as on a narrow road, when another driver is coming towards you. Unfortunately it is not always clear who needs to give way, so we do recommend using some considerate driving techniques and pulling into any available space to allow the other driver to pas you by.

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When you are learning to drive, you will likely feel you are being bombarded with tonnes of information – From how to master steering, to becoming an expert on clutch control or even how to drive in an Eco-Friendly way!

But what about how to drive “safely”? Whilst this can mean a great deal of things, to us one of the key components in to drive patiently. This means don’t try to rush your driving, always take your time and make sure you are fully aware of any move you are about to make – And you will find you become a safer driver for it.

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If you’re like many of our driving pupils, you can’t wait to finally pass your test. For all those months of hard work and anticipation to pay off, so that you can at last say that you are a fully qualified driver, and you’re now ready to take to the roads without supervision.

But what happens when you have actually passed your test – And you need to start driving on your own? For many this is a daunting experience, as all learner drivers will have become accustomed to driving with a driving instructor or a member of the family beside them, which to some can act as a crutch to keep them safe – But when you’re the one in the driving seat, it can be a different story.

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If you’re new to the world of driving, or planning to dip your toe in the water by starting with your first driving lesson – You may well have a lot of questions going unanswered.

It might be a simple enquiry into the cost of lessons so you can plan your budget – Or you may want to find out which of our driving lessons packages is the best fit for your needs. Whatever your question is, one of our friendly team here at Britannia Driving School is ready and waiting to help you – So get in touch with us today!

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We here at Britannia Driving School pride ourselves on our wide variety of services that we offer. Whether it’s regular driving lessons you are looking for, or alternatively an intensive “crash-course” – Or you may be looking to upgrade your existing skills with a refresher course!

One of the many services that we offer that may be overlooked is keeping our website visitors up to date with the latest news in the world of driving. This may be simple advice and top tips for driving, or important information on License or Insurance changes – So keep an eye on our Blog every day!

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As a popular driving school, as you would expect many of our clients and driving pupils are youngsters, looking to pass their driving test for the first time. However a good many of our pupils are also of the older variety – Many of which have in fact long since passed their test – Looking to brush up on their skills behind the wheel with our Refresher courses.

Some may find they are struggling to cope with roads being much busier nowadays, whilst others may have trouble adjusting to a new car. Whatever the reason, we are confident that our Refresher Courses really can help you to improve your driving skills.

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Passing your driving test is one of the major milestones you will reach in your life – Some even say that obtaining their pink license is one of the proudest days of their lives, up there with their graduation or wedding!

So why not help someone else to reach this milestone? We’re not saying you have to become a Driving Instructor – There are many ways you can help someone to pass their test, whether it’s sitting with them in a car with L-Plates, or offering to help them revise for their Theory Test.

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If you are planning to start taking your driving lessons, you may well be facing a dilemma of massive proportions – Choosing who to use as your mentor throughout the process of learning to drive.

Whilst there may be a good many driving instructors available, there’s not many around that offer the level of professionalism and expertise that you will experience at Britannia Driving School. Simply take a look through our long list of client reviews to see how great we make the experience of learning to drive – And what we can do for you.

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If you are a regular driver, there’s likely to be a few things that annoy you when you’re behind the wheel. It might be the fact that you are expected to offer friends and family lifts all the time, or to be the designated driver on all nights out, or it might be simply the rising cost of fuel!

However one thing we are sure will irritate most motorists more than anything, is the annoyance of being stuck in “stop-start” traffic. This is when a traffic jam moves along at a glacial pace, sometimes only feet or even inches at a time. For some reason it always seems to happen when you’re in a rush, or on the way to work…

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