Harry Styles from the band One Direction has achieved his full driving licence after passing his test on 30th December 2011. It was his New Year’s resolution to pass but it seems that he made his New Year’s resolution just a little too early.

He has received comments and praise from fans and family, with his 21 year old sister, saying “It’s awkward when your younger sibling passes their driving test before you” and his bandmate Liam Payne asking for a lift.

It just goes to show that even with a hectic lifestyle you can achieve freedom and pass your test even at the young age of 17.

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There’s something a little different going into the New Year. Well, let us not exaggerate, there is a big difference. And what’s that? Well, there’s no snow of course. I’m the first to admit that i hated this time last year. I had made all of my New Year’s resolutions (not to be angry as much, stay calm), yet as soon as i walked out to the car facing a mountain of snow to battle against i lost all ambitions to be more like Deepak Chopra.

Even still, if it does snow and there’s a chance it may, follow the usual:

1) Always have an ice scraper in the car

2) Carry some de-icer, i much prefer this to using water which so many people do.

3) Have a blanket packed in the boot

4) Please think about making long car journeys – if you have to go and see a relative far away, pack enough clothes in case you need to camp out there for a while

5) Always, always always travel with a charged phone

6) Remember to have cash on you should you face any emergencies.

There is sometimes confusion as to how many minor faults you can get without failing and the difference between serious and dangerous faults on a practical test.
You will pass your test:

Without committing any serious or dangerous faults

Without committing more than 15 minor driving errors (16 or more will result in a fail)

Dangerous driving faults are classed as a fault which results in actual danger. Serious driving faults are when a potentially dangerous incident occurs or a candidate repeats a fault several times. Either of these types of faults will result in a fail.

Minor driving faults are less serious faults which don’t prove any immediate danger, such as hesitating at a junction for too long or changing gear too late.

Observation is the thing people most tend to fail on. Whether it be at a junction, checking your mirrors, lack of observation whilst completing a manoeuvre or when moving away. Other mistakes most commonly made are lack of steering control, incorrect use of signals, incorrect positioning or incorrect speed.

To gain insight into what is expected of you on test and how best to prepare for the test, take a look at our tips and hints link on the website.

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A very happy new year to you all.

We hope that you had a fabulous Christmas and New Years. 2012 was quite a year indeed and now here we are, in another year.

What are your new year’s resolutions? If one of them is to pass your driving test, we can certainly help you with that. Take a look at the packages that we have on our website for you. We have great offers.

Our aim at Britannia is help train people into becoming safe responsible drivers. We do this by hiring the best driving instructors we can find. They then train you to be confident on the road, we teach you the importance of safe driving.

Many people have benefited from the Britannia teaching methods and we are sure that you will too. So if you are keen to pass your test, please get in touch.