Here at Britannia Driving School, we pride ourselves on our vast amount of information we offer online to help young and inexperienced drivers to get behind a wheel for the first time, to beat the nerves that come with tackling the driving test, and to finally become a confident and fully qualified driver.

However it’s not only learner drivers that we offer tips to. As a driving instructor, you may need a fair share of guidance too – For example, how to mange your busy schedule of pupils, how to handle particularly nervous drivers, and what to do in the unfortunate event of an accident.

Are you a driving instructor with a question, or do you have any tips for our instructors? Let us know below!

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Being a learner driver can present a wide variety of difficulties to inexperienced drivers. From first learning to master the art of pulling away, to the challenges of revising for your upcoming theory test, it almost seems an endless stream of obstacles in your way of becoming a fully qualified driver.

One such milestone you will have to pass is the hazard perception test, one half of the driving theory test. This consists of identifying aspects of a moving video that you would consider to be a hazard – i.e. something that may cause a danger to yourself either immediately or at some point in the future, and may result in you needing to change speed or direction to avoid.

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Learning to drive can be a struggle for many, going through the various trials and tribulations that come with being a trainee driver, from the initial pain of learning to pull away and to master the steering, to the more complex skills of manoeuvring to the level required to pass your driving test. But it’s important to remember that it’s always worth it in the end.

Not only does becoming a fully qualified driver have it’s obvious rewards, with being granted the freedom of the roads, but it also has many more uses too. Need to help a friend move house? No problem. A relative have an office appointment? You’ll be there. Taking your partner and yourself away for a romantic break? Well, maybe they can drive this time…

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There are so many questions that new drivers have when it comes to first getting behind the wheel – From the most basic questions such as “How do I start the car?” or “What do the brakes do?”, to the more complex questions with no definitive answer, such as “How many lessons do I need?” or “When will I know I am ready for my test?“, here at Britannia we hear no shortage of fascinating queries every day.

One such question we hear often is “Does driving come easily?”. Of course, driving is bound to come easier to some people than it does to others. Whilst many may say driving feels natural to them, others may find it an uphill struggle to master being behind the wheel, and to those people we would simply say – Driving becomes easier, the more practice you have!

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There are a variety of challenges we face when it comes to driving. From the process of learning to drive, to the stress of booking and passing your test (Eventually!) and everything in between, as well as the countless problems you will face when you’re a fully qualified driver – We’re looking at you, driving insurance premiums!

One other factor that influences how well we drive is our age – Do you think driving gets harder as you get older, or is it easier to drive with more experience under your seat-belt? Certainly our reaction times might increase as age affects us all, however with a lifetime of driving experience behind you, you may just be better than a newly qualified driver.

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There are a variety of myths that have sprung up in regards to driving. From the belief that certain driving centres are more likely to pass a certain candidate, or that certain types of candidates are more likely to pass based on race, gender or age, etc – So you shouldn’t always believe what you hear.

One such myth we hear a lot is that Driving Instructors cannot pass more than a certain number of candidates per week. This most likely came about as an excuse for embarrassed candidates who failed their test to make themselves feel better, however this is just not true. The much more likely explanation is that over half of driving test candidates are just not up to the level required to pass the test. It’s as simple as that.

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As a learner driver, we are all aware how much pressure the impending driving test can put on you. With the theory revision, lessons with your instructor and private lessons combined, it can really be a stressful point in your life.

But how realistic is the driving test, really? Many argue that the strict test conditions do not in fact mimic real-life driving, and that this additional pressure is likely to cause the candidate to drive differently than they would normally, and that being less relaxed behind the wheel may possibly result in them making mistakes or errors they would not normally make when driving.

What are your thoughts on this? How realistic is the driving test?

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Sometimes driving can be great – Especially when we’re enjoying the weather as much as we are this week, cruising around with the windows down and music playing, there’s really nothing quite like it!

However sometimes driving can get in the way of our busy schedules. At times like these, it is necessary to know how to safely multi-task when driving. The keyword here is “safely” – This means not using your phone for a call or for social media when behind the wheel, as well as making sure you maintain full control of the vehicle whilst multi-tasking, rather than putting yourself and others in danger by losing concentration.

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Amongst the various problems we may face when driving is that of driving with children . Whether it’s the daily school run, or going on a family holiday, as a parent you will likely spend a lot of time with your kids as passengers. But what you may not realise is that your driving habits will likely influence the way your sons and daughters driver in the future.

With this in mind, try to be a good role model behind the wheel – Always drive safely at all times, and try to avoid instances of road rage as well as other bad habits your children may pick up from you.

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There are a variety of factors that can influence how well or how fast you learn to drive. These might include the amount of hours you put in behind the wheel, whether you are having private lessons as well as lessons with a driving instructor, and your overall attitude to driving as a whole.

One major factor however is your driving instructor. Many would say that the qualities a good driving instructor needs are to be patient and calm, but also to trust you when you are driving. They should also always be punctual for your lessons and reliable, and should be honest with you at all times, to make sure you get the best out of their service.

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