More than 5,000 provisional drivers are failing their driving test.

Because their car doesn’t meet the basic requirements.

Loosing out on the minimum £62 fee that you paid for your test isn’t the best news.

If you’re taking your driving test in your own car, make sure you’ve read all the rules before you end up wasting your time and money. Need advice? Contact us, we are here to help.

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Once you have prepared the vehicle and observed your surroundings making sure that it is safe to move. Make you also remember the 3 skills that were spoken about in the previous post.

A first key tip is to position yourself correctly so that any reference points you have will line up, as when you are taught each instructor may have a key way to find references for you so that you are able to parallel perfectly everytime.

The next key tip is fast steering but a slow and steady car, this means you will slow the car down as you will be full locking the steering wheel, this is best done when the vehicle is at a slow speed. This is so that you are aware that you are in full control, this is also safe there may be vehicles close by or parked near. Also moving at a slower speed will allow you to better observe your surroundings and keep in line with your reference points.

Observation is a key tip in the reversing of the car into the bay, so the speed must again remain slow paced, this is so that you can best observe all around the car ensuring that there are no pedestrians are cars approaching. This is why a slow speed to best as you will be observing whether you are in your lines and that it is safe and there are no people nearby.

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Bay parking is one of the potential manoeuvres that could be chosen for you in your test, and it is a manoeuvre that many learners fear. But with our top tips, you’ll be ready!

There are 3 key points that you should remember the first being that 1.) you are in control of the vehicle, the speed the distance and the breaking. All factors that you control. 2.)  Observation is another key aspect of this, you need to always be aware of our surroundings. To need to observe all around the car just simply glancing in the rear view mirror will not do, you have to make sure its safe for you to move and that there are no other road users around or approaching. 3.) Accuracy, this will improve with practice and determination. You must ensure when you park the vehicle that there is an almost equal gap on either side, so that other can park and get in and out of vehicles safely.

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We understand there’s a huge number of choices for driving schools available. You may be looking for what makes us stand out compared to our rivals and why you should choose us to help you get on your journey.

You can have look at our reviews and testimonials. and read from our own driving student opinions on us and our great instructors. Here at Brittania we also have a variety of classes and packages to help you pass when you want to on your terms. We have intensive classes available in select locations that will aim to have you test ready with 6 days and have your test on the 7th day. We also have automatic vehicles available for you to learn and test with as we want you to be as comfortable as possible.

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A lot of new drivers are worried about their first time behind the wheel, but here at Britannia Driving School we have some tips to help ease our nerves.

1. Get to know the vehicle you’ll be driving, if that means asking to open the bonnet and get to understand the basic workings and running’s of the vehicle you’ll be driving.
2. Choose an instructor that makes you comfortable.
3. Frequent lessons about once or twice a week to keep nan build your confidence as long breaks can have a negative impact.
4. Stalling isn’t the end of the world and neither is taking the wrong exit, mistakes happen to all of us. Remain calm and remember your instructor is there to help.

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With the changes and advances that car manufactures are making to not only create efficient cars but also cars running on alternative fuel types. Ensuring that you are driving in an eco friendly manner is important.

We have some tips just for you. First you may be wondering what eco driving is? It is to look ahead, drive smoothly and avoid acceleration and heavy braking. This saves wear and tear on the car and makes for a more economic use of fuel. To pay attention to gear changing as being a gear too low will increase the rev count. These may seem like small and simple things but they can have a large impact, plus until eco friendly cars made mandatory its best to try and conserve much fuel as possible.

With our highly trained instructors they will be able to help teach you to drive in an eco friendly manner which will then become habit for you.

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The DVLA changed the way driving tests were taken as they wanted to better prepare you for driving once you had passed.

They wanted to incorporate more high speed roads as they realised the best way for you to be prepared was to practice and have your test on them. As this would help you to feel confident as your driving instructor would be there to guide you through it making sure you understands the rules signs and how to follow the bends.

They also added the satnav portion of a test as that is what many cars are built in with and what drivers will use when driving to new locations. Being a new driver you would need to be able to listen and follow the satnav as it is something you will you use in future as some people who learn in silence may find it hard to adapt and listen to the satnav so make sure you let your instructor know if you need further satnav lessons.

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