For many youngsters the process of learning to drive is a difficult one. Whilst you watch your friends and family members continue to pass their own tests around you, it can start to make you feel alone and frustrated if you feel like you are not getting anywhere in your driving.

Sound familiar? Then worry no more – That’s what Britannia Driving School is here for. Get in touch with a member of our team today for free, friendly advice on how to progress with your driving lessons and for tips on how to get over any hurdles you may be facing. Speak to us today, and we are sure we can help you to pass your driving test.

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Here at Britannia Driving School, we know that learning to drive can sometimes feel like an uphill struggle. Because of this, we have made it our mission to strive to make the process as easy and as smooth for you as possible, to help you get onto the road in no time.

Some of the online resources we offer to help our pupils are aimed at revision for the driving theory test, whereas others are more practical based and others still will help even already-passed drivers continue to improve their skills with preparation for the Pass Plus course and brushing up on your Highway code.

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If you’re in the process of learning to drive, you may well be considering the several factors that contribute to a good driving lesson – These could range from how tired, hungry or thirsty you are, to the time of the day that you have your lesson.

A lot of our pupils don’t realise that the time of the day they drive will make all of the difference. Getting stuck in rush hour traffic won’t help you to push yourself to driving test pass standard – But it might help to get your clutch control techniques perfect!

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When it comes to driving and the challenges that learning to master being behind the wheel presents, there are many tricks to learn. From how to perfect your clutch control techniques to how to how to become a “Smart Driver“, you are likely familiar with all the rhetoric.

One nugget of advice that we can’t stress the important of enough is how to master reading the road. Unfortunately this doesn’t men looking at a road sign and understanding the words, but how to observe what is happening one, two, or ten cars ahead of you, to anticipate what effect this might have on the road and traffic, and to make appropriate actions to deal with this.

For more information, get in touch with us today!

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As many of us might have expected, we saw the first snowfall of 2017 last week – Waking up towards the end of the week to a blanket of snow, ice and thick frost covering all that we could see. Although it didn’t last long, with most of the country thawing out within a day or so, it seems it made a lasting impression, with delays on public transport due to the weather conditions.

It also seems to have left our roads in a particularly slippy condition – So if you will be out driving over the next few days, exercise a little extra caution by driving slower and even more safely than you do at normal.

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There are few things as tricky to adjust to as learning to drive. For many it takes months (or even years) of hard work and rigorous practice, followed by a slow and steady settling-in phase even after passing the test, until one can get fully relaxed when driving.

The best advise we can give you is to relax behind the wheel – Even if you think you’re the worst driver in the world, you probably aren’t as bad as you think. We here at Britannia have seen even the least confident learner drivers go on to have great success as qualified drivers – Some even taking it a step further to drive professionally!

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If you are looking forward to passing your practical driving test, or if you have recently passed, you will likely be looking for ways to quickly become a reliable, efficient driver on the roads now that you’re on your own. Our Pass Plus course is designed with you in mind to help you master the roads for yourself after passing your test.

One good tip we can offer you is to practice smart driving – No, don’t worry, it doesn’t mean more revision, just simply using your common sense when behind the wheel. For example, if you know it is likely to be a busy road – i.e. Outside a school at at 8.30am – Then take an alternative route to avoid the traffic and ensure a smooth journey for yourself.

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There are so many things that can go wrong when you own a car, that you really need to be on your guard against even the most minor of faults, as it is often that these turn into full-blown catastrophes. Sometimes even a quiet rattling sound when you’re driving can have devastating effects further down the line if you don’t look into it early enough.

So don’t ignore these early warning signs. At the first sign of any problem with your car, take a look into it – If there is a dashboard warning light, look into what is causing it and do what you can to fix the problem, even if that means taking the car in to a professional. It may cost you, but it will likely cost you more in the long run to do nothing.

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If you’re a regular reader of the Britannia Driving School news articles, you will likely be familiar with the wide variety of hazards you may come across when you’re driving. From poor weather conditions rendering roads unsafe for driving on to the threat of drink or drug-driving, there is certainly no shortage of dangers on the roads.

Despite this however, it is still common for people to use their mobile phones behind the wheel, not only for calling, texting or social media, but also for playing games. Not only does this risk your own safety, but the  safety of other road users including pedestrians – So keep your phone away when you’re behind the wheel!

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One of the most common reasons that people may delay their driving lessons, or even put them off indefinitely, is the cost associated with becoming a qualified driver. Of course the cost can mount up over time, taking into account the price of lessons, theory and practical tests, and then the cost of a car, insurance, tax and fuel – Not to mention any MOT’s or servicing you may need!

One great way to cut the costs down on your motoring is to carpool. This is to share one car for a journey so as to reduce the cost of fuel, tolls, parking charges – And not only does this help to save you money, but it is also a more enjoyable way of travelling too!

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