You have probably heard lots of horror stories about the many things that can go hideously wrong on a driving test – Whether that’s the examiner being forced to stop the test early for fear of their own safety or even worse, rolling the car onto its roof in the first few minutes!

The truth however is far less dramatic – Those who do unfortunately fail their driving test almost always do so due to a simple mistake. The most common of these are lack of observation, forgetting to indicate before a manoeuvre, or even leaving an indicator on for too long after a turn.

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You will probably hear lots of different opinions on what exactly it is makes a good driver – For some, it may be the confidence some exude when behind the wheel, whereas others may contest that an ability to react quickly and efficiently is much more useful to a good driver.

One topic that causes much debate is how much the car makes you a better driver. Of course, certain tools such as parking sensors or sat-navs may improve your driving ability, and some cars will be easier and more comfortable to drive than others, but we really feel that a good driver is always a good driver – No matter what the car.

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If you are a learner driver, you may be struggling with issues related to your confidence. But do you want to know a secret? You’re not alone. In fact, many of the pupils we teach here at Britannia Driving School suffer from anxiety when behind the wheel, so don’t feel like you’re the only one.

The best way to deal with this fear is to tackle it head-on. After a few driving lessons, you will start to realise that you are much better than you thought you would be, and this will help to increase your confidence in your own abilities, leading you up to your driving test.

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Ask anyone what the key to good driving is, and you will likely get a variety of different answers. Some may say that good steering is the root of being safe behind the wheel, whereas others may say a good knowledge of driving theory is vital – It’s quite a divisive subject.

However one thing we can all agree on is that driving decisions are one of the most important skills to learn. Knowing how to approach a bend in the road, or how to react quickly yet safely when faced with a sudden emergency may be the difference between being a good driver or bad.

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We have all experienced some form of driving hazards – Whether it’s other drivers travelling at high speeds putting yourself and others in danger, or adverse weather conditions making the roads unsafe to be on, it is essential to be safe when behind the wheel.

One hazard many aren’t aware of if the danger of clutter in the car. Loose objects and rubbish sliding about on the back seats, in the doors, on the floors, in the boot or on the dashboard can cause major distractions – And it only takes one second of distraction to cause an accident.

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Driving a car presents many challenges to even the most experienced road user. From the initial phase of learning to drive and passing the driving test, all the way up to mastering motorways and more, you never really stop learning as a driver.

One challenge many may face is when you’re faced with driving in a crowd of people, amongst pedestrians. When doing this, it is vital to keep speed at a minimum to avoid the risk of collision with any unsuspecting people, and also beware of any children who may step out in front of your moving car without warning.

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As any experienced driver will tell you, when you get behind the wheel, you are not only in the literal driver’s seat, but also in a position of responsibility. That means making sure you are always fit to drive and up to the job when you’re behind the wheel.

This does not only mean to not drink or take drugs when driving – There are a number of other impairments that could reduce your ability to drive safely, such as being tired when driving, feeling ill or under the weather, or even something as simple as being dehydrated on a long drive.

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When it comes to driving, there’s a lot of places one could pick up their inspiration. Primarily youngsters will tend to learn driving from their parents and elder family members – Even leading to picking up bad habits! – As well as their driving instructor, who will be a vital part of one’s experience of learning to drive.

But where else could a learner driver be influenced from? As it turns out, almost anywhere – With stars such as Lewis Hamilton putting driving on the map, as well as movies, TV and music glamorising being behind the wheel – And even in a negative way, such as the claims that Santa Claus promotes drink-driving!

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The world of driving causes a variety of debates to take place – From the introduction of new and controversial new laws, to the rules of drink and drug driving, and even the impending rise of the self-driving cars, there’s certainly no shortage of topics for discussion.

One such topic is that of the driving age – Whilst some call for the age to be lowered to allow teens to take to the roads at an earlier age, others contest that it is already too low, leading to a high amount of road traffic accidents involving teenagers.

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There is a lot to learn when it comes to learning to drive. Whether it’s clutch control that trips you up or mastering the manoeuvres that you find the trickiest, every learner driver approaches the process in a different way and therefore experiences an entirely different learning curve to others.

Some may find that learning to drive teaches them to be more aware of their surroundings – Indeed, making your way through busy traffic can encourage you to be on your guard, even when not in the car. Others however may come to know their surrounding areas better than they thought, and may find their confidence improved as a result of this.

What did learning to drive teach you? Let us know here!

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