The Emergency Stop

When it comes to taking the driving test, part of the criteria may involve demonstrating the emergency stop or as it is sometimes referred to, the controlled stop. You can never be certain that your driving test will involve the emergency stop and there are other manoeuvres that the instructor can choose from. The examiner will […]

Hill starts can be easy?

We all know that a hill start is a dreaded manoeuvre to master, but with a help of one of great driving instructors you’ll soon be a master at it. Make sure to first prepare yourself and the vehicle to move off. Ensure that you’re in the first gear, and when using the accelerator that you […]

How To Have A comfortable Driving Lesson Part 2

You’ll be spending a lot of time in the car and its best to ensure that you are comfortable in your surroundings as it will help you to feel at ease When driving for the first time there are many factors that you should take into consideration that may be able to help you to […]

Moving House Tips

Being able to drive is a very useful skill. Not only does it grant you the freedom of travelling around at your own leisure, it also opens you up to more practical uses – Aside from commuting to work and back, driving allows you to drive to the shops, carry out deliveries, and to move […]

Vehicle Vandalism and Suggestions to Avoid it

The number of vehicles that fell victim to vandalism last year apparently increased by 10% when compared to the number of incidents recorded in 2013 – with England and Wales has experiencing a significant upsurge in criminal damage to vehicles, including smashed wing mirrors and slashed tyres. The RAC Insurance director has labelled vandalism as […]

Is it Illegal to Drive with an Icy Windscreen?

There’s no doubt about the increasing cold at this time of year and a surprising amount of drivers are still tempted to drive off with a partially de-iced windscreen. Many are guilty of navigating through a small visible area on their windscreen while the rest is still heavily coated with ice, just so they can make […]

Use Those Indicators!

While indicating may not always seem a big deal when driving, failure to do so can cause big problems, even accidents. It’s important to use your indicators to tell other road users what you’re doing and where you’re going. This could be on approaching a junction, overtaking a parked vehicle or obstruction or if pulling […]

Driving Test Preparation and Practice

Before booking your driving test it definitely helps to know what things are more likely to thwart your chances of passing, in order to make sure you don’t fall victim to any of them! Always observe at junctions. Check properly before pulling out and not just give a cursory glance – use your brain as […]

Parallel Parking

Parallel parking is quite possibly one of the most tricky driving test manoeuvres, thus fails a great many driving tests in the UK. For this reason, it’s highly advisable to learn a structured technique and practice until a level of proficiency is reached, so that each and every parallel park is achieved successfully. Remember, it […]

The Importance of Keeping Your Car Clean

Regularly cleaning your car isn’t just about making it easier on the eye. A dirty registration plate that cannot be identified could result in a fine of up to £1000. Bird droppings, sap, salt and acid rain can eventually lead to paintwork damage, which effectively protects the body of your car from elements like rust. […]