There are so many things that can go wrong when you own a car, that you really need to be on your guard against even the most minor of faults, as it is often that these turn into full-blown catastrophes. Sometimes even a quiet rattling sound when you’re driving can have devastating effects further down the line if you don’t look into it early enough.

So don’t ignore these early warning signs. At the first sign of any problem with your car, take a look into it – If there is a dashboard warning light, look into what is causing it and do what you can to fix the problem, even if that means taking the car in to a professional. It may cost you, but it will likely cost you more in the long run to do nothing.

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If you’re a regular reader of the Britannia Driving School news articles, you will likely be familiar with the wide variety of hazards you may come across when you’re driving. From poor weather conditions rendering roads unsafe for driving on to the threat of drink or drug-driving, there is certainly no shortage of dangers on the roads.

Despite this however, it is still common for people to use their mobile phones behind the wheel, not only for calling, texting or social media, but also for playing games. Not only does this risk your own safety, but the  safety of other road users including pedestrians – So keep your phone away when you’re behind the wheel!

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One of the most common reasons that people may delay their driving lessons, or even put them off indefinitely, is the cost associated with becoming a qualified driver. Of course the cost can mount up over time, taking into account the price of lessons, theory and practical tests, and then the cost of a car, insurance, tax and fuel – Not to mention any MOT’s or servicing you may need!

One great way to cut the costs down on your motoring is to carpool. This is to share one car for a journey so as to reduce the cost of fuel, tolls, parking charges – And not only does this help to save you money, but it is also a more enjoyable way of travelling too!

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You have most likely heard a wide variety of warnings from your friends, family and instructors when it comes to driving, whether those are friendly snippets of advice or angry shouting when you make a poor judgement error – We’ve all been there!

But there is none as important as keeping your distance – Not only from the car in front of you (Remember the 2 second rule!) but also from parked cars, pathways and any other obstacle or environment that might cause a danger to yourself or any other road user – Including pedestrians!

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As learner drivers, you are probably looking for any scrap of advice you can get your hands on to help you improve your driving skills to a test-passable standard. Some may recommend the best driving footwear, whilst others may suggest which test centres have the highest pass rates!

One tip we can give you is to use your surroundings to influence your driving. If you’re performing a manoeuvre especially, make note of any road markings, road signs, lamp posts, garden fences, or anything else that you can use to better judge your position in the road – We guarantee it will help!

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When you’re driving, there’s a lot of things that can affect how well you perform. It might be bad weather conditions, you may feel under the weather, or maybe you have some sort of distractions inside the car that are causing you to lose concentration.

However one thing you don’t need to affect your driving performance is being tense. We here at Britannia know that the best drivers are those who feel relaxed behind the wheel – So whether it’s your first driving lesson, your practical test, or whether you’ve been driving all your life – Be relaxed behind the wheel!

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Like all January’s, this one is a particularly cold point in the year. Following on from a reasonably mild December and Christmas time, it is starting to look as though winter has hit us slightly later than expected, with snow and ice due for next week onwards.

If you’re due to be out and about driving in these conditions, please make sure to take the proper precautions – This includes setting out earlier than usual to allow more time for slower traffic and accidents, as well as driving slower and more carefully yourself to accommodate the icy conditions on the roads!

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Happy New Year to all, from all of us here at Britannia Driving School! We hope you’ve had a fantastic time and enjoyed yourselves as much as possible over the Christmas break – Unfortunately now it’s time to get back to school, college or work!

If you’ve been driving over the festive period, you may well have enjoyed a well-deserved break from the hectic traffic in the morning commute, however you will now need to get used to this once again! Remember to leave your house with more time in the morning to make it to your destination on time.

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Welcome to the final Blog post from Britannia Driving School for 2016 – And what a year it’s been! Hopefully we have helped you to achieve your aims this year – If not, why not add those to your New Year’s Resolutions for 2017?

With tomorrow being New Year’s Eve, make sure to always drive safely (As we’re sure you do all year round!) If you’re out celebrating and you’re the designated driver, stay on the soft drinks throughout the night, and if you’re drinking then make sure not to get behind the wheel – And that goes for in the morning too!

Safe driving, and Happy New Year from Britannia Driving School!

As the year of 2016 draws to a close, it’s time to look back and reflect on what a year it has been. The year that gave us Brexit, Donald Trump as President, Harambe and a multitude of other noteworthy events – But what did 2016 mean to you? Perhaps you started taking your driving lessons with us this year, or even better, perhaps we helped you to pass your driving test?

Lets get those New Years Resolutions in place now – If you’re revising for your Theory Test, make it your aim to get this done in 2017. If you’re already on the roads, why not plan to improve your driving skills with a Pass Plus test this New Year?

Safe driving from Britannia!