Driving safely from A to B requires planning. Key Daily Check Areas. Fuel insure you have sufficient fuel to carry out your journey or think about where you are going to stop for Fuel Lights & Indicators: Check for cracked lenses and ensure all bulbs work. Tyres: Inspect for at least 1mm tread depth (for HGV/commercial), correct pressure,…
There is so much information online to help with your Theory test. Make sure you book your theory at the test centre that suits your needs. What time can you take your theory test and where will you be on that day. Arrive early don’t panic yourself prior to taking the test. Make sure you have practiced with mock theory…
Skills you need to pass your driving test When you learn to drive, you’ll be learning and practising 27 important driving skills that you’ll need for a lifetime of safe driving. Learn with a driving instructor It’s unlikely that anyone except an approved driving instructor (ADI) will have the experience, knowledge and training to teach you properly. They’re specially trained…
Basic tips to help manage your nerves Talk to your driving instructor about the ways you might be able to manage your nerves. They’re used to teaching people who are nervous about taking the driving test. 1. Plan ahead Do not take your test when other stressful things are happening in your life, such as school exams. 2. Get a…
If you are taking your pet out for that special walk they like, ensure they are in the back of the car with a pet guard. Pet guards are to protect you as well as your pet from being hurled forward in the event of a sudden stop or incident, Any other tips or trends? With young dogs…
Your responsibilities as a driver Legally you have 3 areas of responsibility as a driver. 1 Operate your vehicle correctly 2 Drive your vehicle safely around other road users and pedestrians 3 Wherever possible help keep the flow of traffic moving. You will fail your driving test if you cause another road user, to brake harshly, deviate from their current…
Use a respectable driving school Get help also from family and friends to practice what you have learnt Read the Highway Code Book and search for more information online Pass your theory test Check the Ready to Pass website to ensure you have covered all areas required Carryout mock driving tests with your instructor to find out how you would…
Automatic Transmissions Back in the day the automatic transmission was seen as a luxury item, needing a big engine and plenty of money in the bank, to pay for the fuel and the car. Cars with automatic transmissions were more pricey than their manual counter part. Technology has now changed that point of view, although, some people still regard the…