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Learning to Drive

Learning to Drive in Winter: Pros & Cons

Learning to drive in winter can be an intimidating prospect—bad weather will certainly affect your driving experience, but should you do it anyway?

April 10, 2024

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Learning to Drive

What’s the Best Car to Learn to Drive in?

We look to professional driving instructors to give us their view on that all important question: what's the best car to learn to drive in?

April 9, 2024

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Learning to Drive

Is It Normal To Have A Bad Driving Lesson?

Almost every learner driver out there will go through a bad driving lesson at some point. Here's why it's normal—and how to recover from it.

April 8, 2024

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Learning to Drive

Learn to Drive Quickly: 5 Ways to Speed Up Learning to Drive

Do you want to learn to drive quickly? You've come to the right place! Check out our top 5 tips to speed up learning to drive...

April 8, 2024

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Learning to Drive

Who Can Sit With A Learner Driver?

It can be good to practice in between driving lessons, but there are quite a few rules about who can sit with a learner driver. We've got the lowdown.

February 13, 2024

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Learning to Drive

Why One Lesson a Week Probably Isn't Enough

Are you eager to pass your driving test quickly? For most people, the answer to that question is a resounding “yes!”.

February 13, 2024

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Learning to Drive

Practicing Driving Outside Lessons: What You Need to Know

When you're still learning, practicing driving outside lessons can be a smart move—but there are some rules you need to know and follow. Find out more here!

February 13, 2024

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Learning to Drive

Can You Learn to Drive in Your Own Car?

Interested in learning to drive in your own car? We cover the rules, the pros and cons and the financial side of things to help you make the best decision.

February 13, 2024

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Learning to Drive

What Are The Different Types Of Pedestrian Crossing?

Maybe you’ve noticed, but not all road crossings are created equal. They differ in terms of symbols, rules and even noises. There are 5 main types of pedestrian crossing, with a couple of extra variations to consider. The main ones are named after animals—because we’re fun like that in the UK!

February 1, 2024

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Learning to Drive

The Traffic Light Sequence Explained

Traffic lights play a vital role in controlling traffic flow and preventing accidents, and to do that effectively they need to be properly understood. To help you on your way, we'll take you each phase of the full traffic light sequence, including flashing amber lights.

February 1, 2024

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Learning to Drive

6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Private Driving Practice

Want to get some extra driving in outside of your lessons? We've got everything you need to give yourself the best chance of passing your driving test first time.

January 31, 2024

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Learning to Drive

Mock Driving Tests

Nerves and adrenaline can get so overwhelming on the day of your driving test that many instructors opt to prepare their students beforehand. They do this by giving their learners mock driving tests.

January 31, 2024

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Learning to Drive

What Will My First Driving Lesson Be Like?

In this guide, we’ll show you exactly what is likely to happen during your first driving lesson from start to finish. We’ll even include a few tips to help your first lesson fly by without a hitch!

January 31, 2024

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Learning to Drive

Coming Back To Driving After A Break

If you're interested in coming back to driving after a break, there's plenty that you can do to rebuild your confidence and ensure you're safe on the roads. Find out more here...

December 29, 2023

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Learning to Drive

Can Learner Drivers Drive At Night?

Are learners allowed to get behind the wheel when it’s dark, or is there a curfew in place until you’ve earned your pink licence?

December 27, 2023

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