One of the many things you will notice when you finally pas your driving test and start driving is how different it is from walking, in so many ways – Not only can you get to places much faster, being able to drive also offers you a level of comfort not available with walking or taking public transport, as well as the freedom to drive anywhere you like.

But is driving better than walking in all ways? Some drivers still opt to walk to some places, not for the convenience, but for fitness and health purposes, one aspect that we might lose out on if we completely substitute walking for driving. Also pedestrians are not known to be prone to road rage and can easily avoid sitting in endless traffic jams, one hitch many drivers would love to avoid.

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Driving in the summer can be a great joy – With the roof and windows down, enjoying the sun and the heat and – If you’re lucky – Being able to enjoy a summer holiday or even a Bank Holiday off from work and getting away for the weekend, there’s nothing quite like summer driving.

But one thing many drivers forget is that in Britain, it is still just as likely to rain the summer, so you need to be wary about this. Try not to driver too fast in the rain, as it will make it harder to stop, and keep your headlights on to increase your visibility around yourself and your visibility to other road users.

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We all know the advantages of driverless cars – From making us safer on the roads to allowing us to rest easy on a busy morning commute to work, we here at Britannia are sure a good many of us would enjoy being a passenger in our own autonomous vehicle.

However, car giant Audi is working on a way to make their self-driving cars more like humans – In the sense that it will replicate some of the minor intricacies of driving that humans do, for example the habit of driving close to the lane markings before indicating to change lanes – With the idea that this will help ease the transition for human drivers driving alongside self-driving cars.

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We are all aware of the activities dangerous drivers get up to when behind the wheel – From drink-driving to speeding and more, these are well-known habits that even the perpetrator is most likely aware will likely land them a heft fine if not a driving ban.

But what about the lesser-known driving crimes you may be committing every day without realising it? As it turns out, there is a lot you may be obliviously guilty of, such as driving with snow on the roof, driving in the middle lane on a motorway for too long, sounding your horn whilst stationary, flashing your headlights, leaving the engine running in a parked car, and many many more.

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Any experienced driver will tell you that there are times that you won’t mind driving – Sunday for example, or on the way to a holiday destination – And there are times when you definitely don’t want to be behind the wheel – Such as the commute during rush hour, or in the middle of the dreaded school run.

But there’s no way around it, those of us with children simply have to go through the school run – But if you’re the parent doing this, just make sure to drive as safely as possible, due to the high volume of cars around as well as the likelihood of children crossing the roads around you. Exercise patience and courtesy, and hopefully the school run won’t be as bad as you might imagine.

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Being a learner driver presents a variety of obstacles – From overcoming the initial fear or the first lesson all the way through to mastering the manoeuvres in preparation for your test, there are certainly a lot of challenges presented.

One of the main struggles you may face is mastering clutch control. This is a vital part of being a capable driver, and so it is important to get it right. There are no straightforward rules to this – Every car is different when it comes to the clutch – But we would advise taking it slowly to begin with, until you get used to feeling where the biting point is. Rushing this will simply result in stalling the car and the additional stress and embarrassment of this, before you start over.

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Learning to drive can be a struggle at times. With the variety of challenges presented to us when we are going through our driving lessons, be it learning to master clutch control, perfecting the dreaded hill start, or coping with driving in high traffic situations, sometimes the stress can be unbearable.

But it is important to remember when you are in these situations not to let this get you down. If you are struggling to pick up one task, simply ask your driving instructor to let you focus on these more in your lessons, until you get it right – Then move onto the next. The next thing you know, you’ll be putting in for your test!

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Recently we ran an article about how to drive with anticipation – That is, the skill of knowing there are a variety of dangers that can befall a driver and therefore being constantly prepared for any unexpected incident. However unfortunately, despite how well prepared you are, sometimes the unexpected is exactly that, so you need extra precautions to keep yourself safe.

One great piece of advice we can offer you in one that you have probably heard before – Maintain at least a two-second gap between yourself and the car in front should allow you sufficient time to react to any unforeseen event and take the appropriate action to avoid a collision. But remember – When driving in poor weather conditions, the time to stop your car is likely to increase.

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There are a great deal of difficulties that may come with driving – From initially learning to drive and passing the test, to mastering new skills such as motorway driving or driving in traffic on the morning commute, and many more. So much so that on some days, we can’t wait to just park up and forget about driving for a while.

But are you sure your driving is safe? Many drivers forget that the car can be just as dangerous when you’re out of it as when you’re in it. Was the handbrake fully on? Was the car left in gear? Were you double-parked? Did you leave your lights on? Were all the doors locked? Were any valuables left on show? These are all questions that you should ask yourself and consider before parking and leaving your car for the night.

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Have you ever been out driving, and suddenly needed to react fast to something? Of course you have. Perhaps it is a driver in front of you suddenly slamming their brakes on, or maybe a child runs out into the road ahead, or maybe even a tyre bursts on your own vehicle – Sometimes these incidents are unavoidable, and a fast reaction is necessary.

However it is always best to anticipate these sort of events, which will help you to prepare for them. We know, it may sound paranoid to assume the worst it always going to happen, but if you learn to anticipate what may happen, then we guarantee that you will always be ready for what will happen.

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