We will probably all agree, that driving comes with it’s good sides, as well as it’s downsides. If it’s not being stuck in traffic for hours on end, it might be due to poor weather conditions causing the road to become hazardous to drive on – We all have our personal pet peeves when behind the wheel.

One such gripe many have is due to the rising cost of fuel – Although many don’t realise you could save yourself a fortune on fuel just by driving more efficiently. For example, don’t leave your engine on if you’re stopping for just half a minute or more, and try to plan ahead when driving to avoid needlessly wasting your money on expensive fuel.

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Driving on the roads can test us greatly at the best of times – From being stuck in endless traffic jams on the motorway to learning how to deal with a breakdown, there are certainly a lot of challenges we have to face when we commit to being behind a wheel.

Unfortunately, sometimes driving doesn’t mean commuting or for leisure, but out of necessity when driving in an emergency. If you need to get somewhere fast, you need to make sure you still manage to drive safe. Avoid the temptation to drive above the speed limit, avoid unnecessary overtaking, and remember to always check and double-check around you and in your mirrors before starting any manoeuvre – Otherwise your emergency could end up being a lot worse.

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Learning to drive can be a great experience for many. From the initial thrill of the first lesson, to the joy you will feel when you start to really get good at the various aspects of driving such as completing tricky manoeuvres , and the trepidation of finally booking and anticipating the practical test – It certainly is an emotional roller coaster!

That’s why it can be incredibly disappointing if you should fail the test. However you should try not to let this get you down too much – Remember, failing is just the first step on the journey to passing, so try to think of this as constructive criticism – You are now free to go back to your driving lessons and to work on the things that you didn’t get right the first time, so you come back ready to pass next time – Plus, you have the additional experience of an extra driving test under your belt!

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Owning a car can be a real headache sometimes. If it’s not to do with the rising costs of insurance premiums, it may be to do with needing to fix a breakdown or a problem with your vehicle, especially when it is needed urgently – But is there any alternative?

Sometimes it’s unavoidable to take your car off the road for a short while. In this case, you will want to stop paying for the tax and insurance – This can be done by declaring your car as off-the-road by means of a SORN (Statutory Off Road Notice). However please note that a SORN cannot be transferred frm a previous owner, so if you buy a car that you wish to keep off the road, you will need to make a new SORN.

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As a learner driver, you have most likely heard a variety of old adages about how to drive. One such tip we here at Britannia know very well is “You only learn to driver after passing your test” – Which you may have heard, but how much truth is there to this figure of speech?

Most good driving instructors will tell you that driving for the practical test is entirely different from real-world driving. This doesn’t mean that once you pass the test you can start driving how you please – Quite the opposite in fact – As once you pass your test, you will realise that being a good driver means leaning a lot more than it takes to pass the test.

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We all know what it’s like to be a learner driver – A plethora of information to take on board, with the stresses of practising for your theory test and practical test – It can be hard work. Luckily, a good driving instructor should be on hand to offer advice when needed, which will help you to be the best driver you can be, in the shortest space of time.

Although many people may offer advice for your driving, the tips from your instructor will be the most valuable. Not only have they likely spent more time with you when you are driving than anyone else, they are also the most experienced with learner drivers and the most knowledgeable about the driving test – So if they offer you advice, do yourself a favour and listen to it!

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One of the many things you will notice when you finally pas your driving test and start driving is how different it is from walking, in so many ways – Not only can you get to places much faster, being able to drive also offers you a level of comfort not available with walking or taking public transport, as well as the freedom to drive anywhere you like.

But is driving better than walking in all ways? Some drivers still opt to walk to some places, not for the convenience, but for fitness and health purposes, one aspect that we might lose out on if we completely substitute walking for driving. Also pedestrians are not known to be prone to road rage and can easily avoid sitting in endless traffic jams, one hitch many drivers would love to avoid.

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Driving in the summer can be a great joy – With the roof and windows down, enjoying the sun and the heat and – If you’re lucky – Being able to enjoy a summer holiday or even a Bank Holiday off from work and getting away for the weekend, there’s nothing quite like summer driving.

But one thing many drivers forget is that in Britain, it is still just as likely to rain the summer, so you need to be wary about this. Try not to driver too fast in the rain, as it will make it harder to stop, and keep your headlights on to increase your visibility around yourself and your visibility to other road users.

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We all know the advantages of driverless cars – From making us safer on the roads to allowing us to rest easy on a busy morning commute to work, we here at Britannia are sure a good many of us would enjoy being a passenger in our own autonomous vehicle.

However, car giant Audi is working on a way to make their self-driving cars more like humans – In the sense that it will replicate some of the minor intricacies of driving that humans do, for example the habit of driving close to the lane markings before indicating to change lanes – With the idea that this will help ease the transition for human drivers driving alongside self-driving cars.

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We are all aware of the activities dangerous drivers get up to when behind the wheel – From drink-driving to speeding and more, these are well-known habits that even the perpetrator is most likely aware will likely land them a heft fine if not a driving ban.

But what about the lesser-known driving crimes you may be committing every day without realising it? As it turns out, there is a lot you may be obliviously guilty of, such as driving with snow on the roof, driving in the middle lane on a motorway for too long, sounding your horn whilst stationary, flashing your headlights, leaving the engine running in a parked car, and many many more.

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