Learning to drive can be a tough time for many young people and driving pupils. For some it is learning to face their fear of being behind the wheel, for others it may be the financial burden of struggling to afford to maintain regular driving lessons, as well as the additional cost of keeping a learner car on the road for private lessons, plus the cost of the test itself!

Never fear though, Britannia has a long history of dealing with driving pupils with stress, and we do our best to make sure the process of going from the first lesson to being a fully qualified driver is as smooth as can be.

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There can be a lot of obstacles when it comes to learning to drive. From booking the first driving lesson, to sitting the theory test and more, it can sometimes seem an uphill struggle to finally get oneself onto the road as a fully qualified driver.

One common aspect we here at Britannia find is that a lot of nervous pupils actually have a fear of driving – Don’t worry if this sounds like you, you’re in good luck. We have plenty of experience helping nervous drivers out with facing their fear and overcoming the daunting first steps, all the way through to passing their test and becoming a great driver.

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Here at Britannia Driving School, we are asked tons of questions every day about learning to drive – Ranging from how many lessons a learner driver should take, to whether it is better to take the test in your instructor’s car or your own if you have one. The truth to be told, each learner driver is different, so it really depends on the individual to answer these questions as best as we can.

One such question we are asked is when the best time to sit the Theory Test might be – For this, we usually answer the same thing; As early as possible. We always feel that once a learner driver has got their theory test out the way, they get a boost of confidence and a surge of enthusiasm to go for their practical test,as well as removing one of the main obstacles you face when learning to drive.

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Speak to any car driver you know about the pros and cons of having a vehicle on the roads, and the downsides are always bound to be the same – The cost of driving. Whether that means expensive insurance premiums , costly maintenance and repairs or even just the financial strain of regular ongoing driving lessons, the financial aspect is hard to ignore.

However with just a cursory knowledge of how to drive better, you could save a fortune. Little tips like using a steady speed in a higher gear and keeping your tyres well inflated can help to bring your fuel consumption down, helping to make your money go further when you’re driving.

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We’ve all seen our fair share of careless drivers when we’ve been out driving. Just this very morning on the way into work, I faced two separate incidents of drivers pulling out in front of my car without looking, forcing me to brake sharply – Not without sounding the horn loudly, I might add!

It seems that no matter where we look there are careless drivers, with poor motoring habits that not only forces others to react quickly and efficiently, but also puts themselves and other road users in considerable danger.

Have you faced any examples of careless driving lately? Let us know below!

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When we’re taking our driving lessons, there is only one thing in our minds – To pass the practical driving test and to finally get onto the road. Anything that might slow us down or stop us from achieving this goal is considered an obstacle, be it the financial difficulty of affordable driving lessons or even, as some people see it, the formality of being required to sit the theory test.

However we would argue that the Theory test is actually an integral part to becoming a good driver. Attaining an extensive theoretical knowledge of driving is just as important to being a safe and conscientious driver, as much as getting the hours in behind the wheel.

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We all know the feeling – Out driving with friends or family members, and no matter how good your driving is, someone in the car always has to criticise your driving – Whether its poor parking, bad steering or something else they pick up on, there always seems to be something wrong with the way we drive.

However sometimes we might pick up on bad habits ourselves – If this is the case, then we think the Refresher Driving Course is for you. It’s not only for those who haven’t been behind a wheel in ages and have lost their touch, it’s also very useful for those who just want to brush up on their skills and be the best driver they can be.

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One of the great questions of our time – Are men better drivers than women?

We’re sure more than a few of you have your own opinions on this gender war, so we’ll try to stay neutral. Although the male gender claims they have always been superior behind the wheel, the fairer sex is likely to disagree – Indeed, some studies have shown that females often drive more safely than their male counterparts, many of whom they regard as having the “boy racer” attitude to being on the road.

But what do you think? Are men or women the better drivers? let us know below!

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There are a wide range of skills that you will pick up when learning to drive, from the basics of steering the car to mastering clutch control, it really can be quite a learning curve.

Unfortunately one such skill is the ability to react to danger when in the car. This is necessary to prevent a road accident as many other drivers also make mistakes in their cars – Simply make sure you don’t panic when a situation arises and make the right decision as fast as you can to avoid danger.

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There are a variety of different factors that affect how good or bad we drive – Ranging from feeling ill when behind the wheel, to how awake we feel when driving and more. One such aspect that may influence our behaviour behind the wheel, although we may not even realise it, is the presence of having passengers in the car with you.

As a teen driver, you are likely to want to pick up your friends and go for a drive as soon as you pass your test, however statistically driving with passengers at this age may make you more likely to result in a car accident, due to the combination of distractions and the relative lack of driving experience.

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