As driving pupils, there can be a lot of hesitation when it comes to tackling the Theory and Driving tests. This can be for a number of reasons, such as lack of confidence behind the wheel, but we’re here to tell you not to delay taking your tests.

Remember that your Theory expires after 2 years if you don’t pass your Practical Test – So once you’ve passed your Theory exam, you’re against the clock. Make sure to push forward and to pass your driving test before it expires, otherwise you’ll be facing the cost of another Theory test.

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If you have recently passed your driving test, you may well still be feeling quite nervous when behind the wheel. Don’t worry – This is to be expected. After all, you are still new to driving so it’s fine if it’s still a little daunting at first.

Our best advice would be to try and enjoy yourself when driving. The more you relax, the less likely you are to make mistakes – And the happier you will feel behind the wheel!

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There’s no denying it – It’s definitely a thrill when you first pass your driving test and are finally allowed to take to the roads in your own car with your friends and family to experience driving for yourself. But we would advise you to take your passengers needs into consideration as well.

Not all people are fully comfortable being passengers in a car. Perhaps they get nervous when at high speeds or on the motorway, or maybe they experience travel sickness on long journeys. Try to find out your passengers needs before setting off and make any amendments necessary to your driving to accommodate for them.

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If you’re a new drive who has recently passed their test, or if you feel you are just lacking in confidence when you’re behind the wheel, there’s a good chance you haven’t yet had the experience of driving on the motorway.

Although this does sound daunting, there’s really nothing to worry about – Just remember to enter and exit with appropriate caution and to signal before changing lanes, and we’re sure you will pick it up in no time. If you do need any further help with motorway driving, try our Pass Plus course!

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It’s a great feeling when you finally pass your driving test and start learning to drive. The amount of freedom it gives you is incredible and opens you up to a new world of possibilities – But it is important to remember that the world of driving does not come without it’s limitations.

We’re not talking about speed limits here, but the issue over overloading your car. All cars have a maximum weight capacity that they can handle, so if you are planning to pack your bags for a trip away or helping a friend move house, make sure to take your cars load into consideration first.

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So you’re planning a weekend away this summer. Your accommodation is all booked, your bags are all packed, and you’re all ready to set off, until – At the last minute, as always – You face the dreaded car breakdown crisis.

So what to do? The best course of action is to get a professional involved as soon as possible. This will help you to diagnose and resolve the issue as fast as possible. Don’t worry about the cost – You will likely be glad to pay to avoid missing that weekend away.

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There’s nothing more daunting to the new or inexperienced driver than the prospect of a long drive ahead of them. The idea of being behind the wheel for several hours at a time, possibly facing traffic on the motorway on your way to a holiday, is enough to discourage even the most confident of drivers at some point.

So that worry is doubled when there’s bad weather ahead. If it’s raining (Or even worse – Snowing!) when you’re planning a long drive, remember to allow more time to complete your journey as you will need to drive at slower speeds to accommodate for the increased stopping distances.

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There are a variety of hazards you can face when out and about driving – From poor weather conditions rendering road surfaces unsafe to drive on, to high volumes of traffic making the roads busier and therefore more hazardous, there’s certainly no shortage of things to watch out for. But of all the hazards to keep your eyes on, there are none more important than pedestrians.

The hazard perception test includes pedestrians as hazards to train you to watch out for any people walking that might want to cross without warning. This goes especially for children who may not be as aware of the green cross code as they should be.

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It’s always easier to drive in areas that you’re more familiar with. Not just because you already know your way around the streets without needing to stop and ask for directions, but also because it helps you to anticipate the traffic levels at certain times of the day to optimise your driving route. For the areas you’re less familiar with, however, there’s always Google Maps.

Google Maps can act as a Sat-Nav to guide you on your journey as well as to estimate journey times and to advise on traffic conditions, as well as allowing for route changes to keep you on the right track to your destination should you take a wrong turn.

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Here at Britannia Driving School, our aim is to help as many young drivers become the best they can be behind the wheel by offering as much free advice and information as possible. One tip we often encourage users to pick up on is how to maintain concentration when behind the wheel – Which is the reason we don’t play the radio when on driving lessons.

Although some drivers may say that they find it easier to drive with music playing, we would recommend avoiding this when you first start driving to maximise your concentration. Once you feel comfortable enough behind the wheel, feel free to turn the radio on!

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