After what seems to have been an almost endless winter – Complete with rain, storms, and a recurring blizzard so bad they named it with a rhyme – Dare we say, it looks like we might just be edging our way towards summer.

Yes, that’s right – the warmer weather is on it’s way. Soon we can look forward to driving with the windows and roofs down, and taking trips on our summer holidays – Just make sure to follow our guide here for safe driving during the Summer months!

Safe driving from Britannia!

There are a wide number of hazards that could befall you whilst behind the wheel – Ranging from the items of clothing you choose to wear, the music you listen to whilst driving, and the time of year you are driving during – Autumn and Winter, we’re looking at you!

One good point to mention would be to avoid driving in a storm, wherever possible. Although you may feel safe in your car, the roads will become dangerous when wet, plus the reduces visibility and the risk of debris in the roads can be a truly dangerous obstacle.

Safe driving from Britannia!

When you’re in a group of fellow drivers – Whether it be your family, friends, or even work colleagues – Sometimes you find that you need to decide who is going to take the responsibility of driving, when it comes to going on holiday, going out for a night, or going to a work meeting.

So how to decide who takes this responsibility? You could always leave it to chance – Flip a coin, or draw straws – But why not make it more fair? Take it in turns to drive, or start a carpool going, and you will likely find a happier bunch of passengers in your car most days.

Safe driving from Britannia!

You might often find that your car has more uses than just as a vehicle – After all, many of us spend a good proportion of our time in our cars every day, whether that’s on commuting, driving for a living or as a useful tool when moving house.

A lot of us might even use our cars as additional storage space – After all, all that boot space shouldn’t go to waste! We would just advise to avoid keeping any valuables out of your car overnight, as well as to keep an eye on the overall weight of your vehicle.

Safe driving from Britannia!

Keeping on top of your car is an important habit to get into – Making sure you always have enough fuel and oil in your vehicle is vital to maintaining a healthy car at all times. But what about more cosmetic side of things, like looking after the bodywork?

One main way to keep your car looking as good as possible is to make sure to avoid scratching the body – Which is more easily done than most think, either by carrying your keys in your hand or pocket, or by general wear and tear when doing things such as moving house.

Safe driving from Britannia!

We’re sure we have all had quite enough of this colder weather – The winter of 2017/18 has been a particularly notorious one, with the Beast From The East resurfacing to cover most of the country with a thick blanket of snow time and time again. Dare we say it however, but we think we might just be making our way to warmer weather.

Fingers crossed the summer will soon be here – Time to get those windows open, take convertible roofs down, and take to the roads to make the most of Summer 2018 – Who knows how long it might last, before we are firmly back in the grip of another mini ice age?

Safe driving this summer, from Britannia!

It’s an old cliche these days, but we’re sure it happens to each of us more often than we would like to admit. Yes, misplacing your car keys is a common source of annoyance, irritation and nuisance to us – but it’s a part of everyday life for modern day drivers!

Our tips for keeping your keys safe are to have one safe place at home to store them – A bedside drawer perhaps, or on a key hook. If you are out and about, always keep them on your person – In the same jacket pocket, or in the same part of your handbag, so you know where they are at all times… Just make sure not to lock them in your car!

Safe driving from Britannia!

There’s a lot of times when driving can become more of a chore than an enjoyable task – The morning commute for example, or maybe if you drive for a living. But one time we know driving can be particularly stressful is when you are driving somewhere in a hurry.

It might be that you have left the house late for work, been stuck in traffic for longer than you anticipated, or that you are running later for an appointment – Whatever the reason, if you find yourself against the clock when you’re behind the wheel, make sure to stick the speed limits at all times, and to always drive safely. It’s better to get there late, than never!

Safe driving from Britannia!

Here at Britannia, we like to think of ourselves as more than just a driving school – We consider ourselves an online community of learner drivers, driving instructors, and all-round lovers of everything driving-related. With this in mind, we welcome opinions of all natures regarding driving, good or bad!

So let us know your thoughts – How much do you enjoy driving? Is it an enjoyable pastime for you, or a daily chore for the morning commute? Do you look forward to Sunday driving, or are you happy to hang up your keys after being stuck behind the wheel all day?

Safe driving from Britannia!

Of course, all of us want to pass first time on the driving test – However unfortunately, for many learner drivers attempting their practical tests, this may not be the case. The best we can do is try our best – And to identify where we may potentially go wrong.

There is no formula for passing the test – Every student is different, and so will each person who attempts the test may fail due to something different. So just pay attention on your lessons, listen your driving instructor – And do your best! We’re sure you will do fine!

Safe driving from Britannia!