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Cyclists. Should They Be Insured

When in driving lessons these days teaching the young generation, if I mention that smoking used to be allowed to happen in Pubs, Clubs, and all public places, they barely believe you. They see it as crazy and how could it be let happen. I think this is t... Read >

Driving Lessons – Roundabouts

When learning to drive, one of the most feared lessons is when roundabouts are introduced. They appear dangerous, busy, compact and fast. Not to mention complicated, and it can take a good number of lessons, and attempts, to become comfortable and even be... Read >

Driving Lessons – Parallel Park

Usually the second manoeuvre to be covered in your driving lessons will be the Parallel Park. The thought of having to do this is usually a daunting one for most, but there will be a set and robotic way your instructor will teach this one, with clear refe... Read >

Driving Lessons - Turn In The Road

The Turn in the Road is probably more commonly known as the Three Point Turn. The name was changed for test purposes many years ago as it gives the impression you have to complete the manoeuvre within the usual 3 turns. You can however, if on a road ... Read >

Driving Lessons - Right Give-Ways

Turning right at a give-way line has slightly more to it than a left turn. As always your instructor would give you an instruction of something like - We'll go right at the end of the road. The clue here for you as the driver is the word END, which tells ... Read >

Driving Lessons - Right Turns

Once you have covered left turns we then start to look at the rights and you will soon be well on your way! Right turns can be slightly more tricky due to the fact we potentially have more traffic to look out for and give-way to. So for Right Turns we ... Read >

Driving Lessons - Left Give-ways

So you have completed your first left turns from major to minor roads. Next at some point you will reach the end of a road and will need to give-way to traffic. When reaching a give-way line you must wait, until its safe to enter the new road. You dont... Read >

Driving Lessons - Left Turns, Major to Minor

After your Move off and Stop lesson you can now safely and smoothly pull away from a parked position, completing your 6 point mirror checks before you do so, accellerate down the road, change into 2nd gear and bring the car to a safe stop at the side of t... Read >

Driving Lessons - Moving Off And Stopping

In your 1st driving lesson you will begin with Moving Off and Stopping. This is the basics in car control, and where you will start to get into place the proceedures required throughout your learning. You will be taken to a quiet road. One which has few ... Read >

Pass Plus - An Important Part of Learning to Drive

Pass Plus has become ever less popular in the last 5 years or so. But it should still be seen as vital when learning to drive. I can understand why as who wants to continue paying for lessons after they have passed? I was the same. I didn't want to be tol... Read >

Learning To Driving - Your 1st Lesson

So you have selected your preferred driving school in and booked your first lesson! It probably feels a bit daunting so here I hope to ease your fears and explain what you can expect from a first lesson… I am assuming here you are having a single 1 hou... Read >

Learning to Drive - The Preparations

Deciding to learn to drive at 17, 18 or any age for that matter, can seem like a daunting task. Where do you go? Who do you choose? How can you be sure you’re getting the best tuition and with a reliable person? These are all questions that you will come ... Read >

Preventing Teenage Road Deaths

Are the Parents to blame? Is this a bit extreme? Or is it much closer to the truth? Recently my experiences on our roads have brought this subject to the forefront of my mind. I ponder the questions, ‘Why do some young people drive like they do? Do ... Read >