Learning to drive can be a great experience. After the initial build-up and stress of revising for your Theory test and the culmination of tackling your practical, it really is such a fantastic relief to be able to pass your test, earning your pink license and being able to take to the roads on your own.

One thing we often ask those who have successfully passed their tests is “Do you enjoy driving?”. For many, driving is a practical skill, for others it is a chore at the best of times – But for a lucky few, being able to drive is one of life’s great joys, opening you up to a world of freedom and independence.

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The process of learning to drive encompasses a wide range of skills. From basic motor skills to more advanced observational and cognitive skills, when it comes to the aspect of hazard perception and the decision-making process involved.

Some hazards are obvious – Fallen branches for example – Whilst others may be more subtle, such as a parked car, which may or may not have a driver or passenger ready to exit the vehicle suddenly and without warning. Learning to identify and react to hazards appropriately is part of being a good driver, so get practising!

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Life can be busy – Sometimes it seems that the old cliche is true; “So much to do, so little time!” – So it can sometimes be tricky trying to balance your day-to-day activities with each other. This is true not only for your school, college, or university life, but also for your work, home and personal life too – Including your driving lessons.

However a busy schedule can actually be beneficial when it comes to learning to drive. It might mean that you have your lessons at different times each week – Thus helping you to learn to drive at different times, or you may get picked up from home one day and college or work the next, so you can get better used to different routes.

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If you’re nervous about taking your driving test, don’t worry – You’re not alone! Fortunately here at Britannia we have extensive experience with helping nervous pupils become confident fully-fledged drivers, and we can do the same for you.

One great tip we can offer is to practise the test routes. Not only does this help familiarise you with the potential roads you will be driving on during your test, it will help you to identify any specific aspects of your own driving that you need to improve on before the big day!

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You may be a driving pupil at Britannia Driving School, currently in the process of preparing for your driving test. If so, we’re sure you would appreciate a few handy tips to help you along your way!

One of the obstacles you will have to overcome is the Hazard Perception Test – But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Not only do we give you a full introduction to the test, but we also offer a mock test to help you practice – You can access this here.

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For many sixteen and seventeen year-olds, there is nothing quite as exciting as finally getting behind a wheel on your first driving lessons and taking to the roads, with a plan to fly through your lessons, ace the driving test and be out in your own car before the year is through.

But what do you need to know before getting to that stage? Well firstly, learning to drive takes a lot of commitment. Whether that’s revising for the Theory Test, or putting the hours in making sure you are perfect at each manoeuvre, you will need to stay focused and dedicated in order to get to the level you want to be.

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For many people, learning to drive is the easiest thing in the world. Being behind a wheel comes naturally to them, and the Highway Code is like a second language. But what about those who struggle to master the skills require to pass the driving test? What exactly makes these types of people different, and how can we make it easier to learn to drive?

Unfortunately there’s no easy answer to this. Just as some people excel at Maths whilst others might be better at Physical Education, everyone is different – But that doesn’t mean if you’re struggling with your driving lessons it has to stay that way. Everyone learns in different ways, so whilst your family and friends might ace their driving lessons over a year-long period, you may find you do much better with an Intensive Course instead!

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For a lot of people, passing the driving test and becoming a fully qualified driver opens up a whole world of possibilities. For example, once you have your driving license, you can then consider using your newfound skill to improve your career prospects – Either by learning to drive for a living, or even just improving your morning commute to the office.

But just as driving can have implications on your professional life, sometimes it is nice to be able to just drive – With no pre-planned route or even a destination in mind. For many people the joy of driving is one of the main attractions – Opening you up to freedom and unlimited possibilities.

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As a learner driver, your main goal will be to pass the driving test, preferably on your first attempt. Not only will this help to save you money by not needing to take extra driving lessons and a re-take of your test, but it will also help to put a proud smile on your face – Because you passed first time!

Unfortunately, not all of us will pass the test on the first, second, or even third attempt (Or more!) – But don’t worry, you’re not alone! It doesn’t mean that you’re a bad driver, it just means you may have done something wrong on the day. And in many cases we think we know what the problem is – You just need to relax more and be more confident behind the wheel!

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Are you planning to start learning to drive? Or perhaps you’re already part-way through your lessons, and feel like you’re spending valuable money on expensive driving lessons, and getting nowhere fast with them? If so, you may be wondering what the problem is – And in many cases, the problem is a driving instructor.

Whilst older family members and friends may be more comfortable to sit in your passenger seat than a stranger, it has been proven that having a qualified driving instructor coaching you through your lessons will be much more beneficial in the long run, and will – on average – Help you to pass your driving test faster!

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