Speak to any car driver you know about the pros and cons of having a vehicle on the roads, and the downsides are always bound to be the same – The cost of driving. Whether that means expensive insurance premiums , costly maintenance and repairs or even just the financial strain of regular ongoing driving lessons, the financial aspect is hard to ignore.

However with just a cursory knowledge of how to drive better, you could save a fortune. Little tips like using a steady speed in a higher gear and keeping your tyres well inflated can help to bring your fuel consumption down, helping to make your money go further when you’re driving.

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We’ve all seen our fair share of careless drivers when we’ve been out driving. Just this very morning on the way into work, I faced two separate incidents of drivers pulling out in front of my car without looking, forcing me to brake sharply – Not without sounding the horn loudly, I might add!

It seems that no matter where we look there are careless drivers, with poor motoring habits that not only forces others to react quickly and efficiently, but also puts themselves and other road users in considerable danger.

Have you faced any examples of careless driving lately? Let us know below!

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When we’re taking our driving lessons, there is only one thing in our minds – To pass the practical driving test and to finally get onto the road. Anything that might slow us down or stop us from achieving this goal is considered an obstacle, be it the financial difficulty of affordable driving lessons or even, as some people see it, the formality of being required to sit the theory test.

However we would argue that the Theory test is actually an integral part to becoming a good driver. Attaining an extensive theoretical knowledge of driving is just as important to being a safe and conscientious driver, as much as getting the hours in behind the wheel.

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We all know the feeling – Out driving with friends or family members, and no matter how good your driving is, someone in the car always has to criticise your driving – Whether its poor parking, bad steering or something else they pick up on, there always seems to be something wrong with the way we drive.

However sometimes we might pick up on bad habits ourselves – If this is the case, then we think the Refresher Driving Course is for you. It’s not only for those who haven’t been behind a wheel in ages and have lost their touch, it’s also very useful for those who just want to brush up on their skills and be the best driver they can be.

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One of the great questions of our time – Are men better drivers than women?

We’re sure more than a few of you have your own opinions on this gender war, so we’ll try to stay neutral. Although the male gender claims they have always been superior behind the wheel, the fairer sex is likely to disagree – Indeed, some studies have shown that females often drive more safely than their male counterparts, many of whom they regard as having the “boy racer” attitude to being on the road.

But what do you think? Are men or women the better drivers? let us know below!

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There are a wide range of skills that you will pick up when learning to drive, from the basics of steering the car to mastering clutch control, it really can be quite a learning curve.

Unfortunately one such skill is the ability to react to danger when in the car. This is necessary to prevent a road accident as many other drivers also make mistakes in their cars – Simply make sure you don’t panic when a situation arises and make the right decision as fast as you can to avoid danger.

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There are a variety of different factors that affect how good or bad we drive – Ranging from feeling ill when behind the wheel, to how awake we feel when driving and more. One such aspect that may influence our behaviour behind the wheel, although we may not even realise it, is the presence of having passengers in the car with you.

As a teen driver, you are likely to want to pick up your friends and go for a drive as soon as you pass your test, however statistically driving with passengers at this age may make you more likely to result in a car accident, due to the combination of distractions and the relative lack of driving experience.

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As car lovers, we all love our cars just as much as our family and friends (In some cases, more than that!). We may choose to give our car it’s much deserved TLC and may spend far more hours than we would like to admit carrying out maintenance on our vehicles!

As such, it may be difficult to leave your car when you go on Holiday. So always make sure your car is locked up in a secure driveway or preferably a garage if you are going to be away for a few days. If possible, leave it outside a friend’s house so that they can keep an eye on it, or ask a family member to pop round while you’re away to check on your pride and joy.

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There is a lot written on the topic of safe driving. From knowing the legal drink-drive limits to making sure to only drive when necessary in poor weather conditions, and to adjust your driving style accordingly for dangerous road conditions, you might think that you have heard all there is to hear about safe driving.

However what many drivers don’t realise is that often the driver is not physically safe to be driving at all, despite not drinking or taking illegal drugs. Circumstances such as being ill behind the wheel (and subsequently driving on medication) can render a driver unfit to be on the road, as can being overly tired, or even too dehydrated!

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Learning to drive can be a difficult period for many driving pupils. From the stress of being behind the wheel when you are not used to it, to the pressure that comes with booking and sitting the theory and driving tests, there are a variety of challenges presented to you during the process.

This is why it is important to have a good driving instructor at your side. Not only so that you learn as quickly and efficiently as possible, but also so that you feel comfortable with them during the learning curve. From the driving instructors point of view, this will likely be more than just a source of income, but will also be a career choice made on the satisfaction of helping young and new drivers to accomplish a major milestone in their lives.

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