Here at Britannia we often talk about the details of what to do when you’re inside the car – From safe driving clothing to the right attitude when you’re behind the wheel, and everything else in between. But we rarely talk about what to do when you’re not actually inside the car.

Yes, when you’re parking, you need to be just as vigilant as when you’re operating your vehicle. For example some areas have strict rules on what time you can park, and others may enforce rules about parking on yellow lines or too close to corners – So make sure you park safely at all times!

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Everyone has a completely different experience when it comes to learning to drive. Some may need only a handful of lessons in order to pass first time – Whereas others may struggle more on some of the finer points when it comes to mastering the skills required to get your pink license.

One of the main things many of our students struggle the most on with their driving test is the manoeuvres – Whether that’s reversing around a corner, a turn in the road, or parallel or bay parking. When it comes to these, just remember practise makes perfect – So keep at it, and we know you’ll do great on the day!

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Learner drivers often struggle to adjust to the challenge of learning to drive. After all, there is a lot to learn – From the various manoeuvres, memorising the highway code, and adjusting your driving style for different road conditions – But one thing you definitely don’t need holding you back is driving anxiety.

Here at Britannia we have a lot of experience working with nervous driving pupils, and we do our best to help boost your confidence behind the wheel and to overcome any fear you may have of driving – And we’re sure we can do the same for you too!

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Since it’s introduction in 1935, the official UK driving test has undergone many significant changes. From the introduction of a Theory test as a counterpart to the existing practical test and many other changes, both small and large, each update to the driving test is made only to modernise and improve the test – Not to catch candidates out!

This year, the Driving Test will be updated once more, so that the reverse around a corner is no longer a compulsory part of the test – Instead, candidates will need to demonstrate their ability to reverse safely out of a parking bay.

Best of luck with your test!

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When you first start driving after passing your driving test, you will most likely take to the road with friends and family members for the first few months – Not only for the social side of embracing the freedom that driving gives you, but also to help ease the nerves when first faced with driving.

However unfortunately sometimes you will need to drive on your own. When this is the case, you will need to make sure that you are able and confident enough to make driving decisions on your own without checking with someone else for approval first – After all, you’re in the driving seat!

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There are a lot of reasons you could be driving. From the most common reasons of being on a driving lesson, or commuting to or back from work, or driving for leisure with friends – Or you could be behind the wheel for practical reasons, such as helping someone to move house.

In this case, it is likely you are driving with a heavy load in the car. If that’s the case, make sure to take extra care – Not only will the amount of load in the back likely reduce your visibility, but your driving style may well have to change to accommodate the extra weight in the car.

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As a driver you are probably aware that your mood may well affect how well you can drive. Even if it’s not a full-blown road rage that’s causing you to drive a little more aggressively, sometimes being upset or even stressed can stop you from being at your best when behind the wheel.

We would advise you to always stay positive when driving. Not only will this help to improve how well you actually drive, but it will also help to keep a smile on your face even when not in the car!

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As a learner driver, you are likely looking to maximise your chances of passing your theory and practical tests on the first attempt. This may mean endless hours of revising the highway code, or staying put behind the wheel until you have finally mastered that tricky manoeuvre you’ve been struggling with!

Believe it or not, the people you practise with are likely to also have an impact on your performance. Although an elder sibling or friend that has passed their driving test more than 3 years might be a more comfortable passenger to sit with you on your private lessons, consider asking a parent or elder family member instead – And benefit from their years of experience on the road.

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For many young people, the idea of learning to drive – Although attractive in principal – Feels much more like a far-off dream, rather than a realistic ambition. Of course the idea of owning one’s own car and being able to drive anywhere unattended sounds great, but really, is it worth all that time and money?

We find that many youngsters may put off learning to drive for various reasons – Whether it’s that they would struggle to afford the cost of regular lessons, or whether it’s a confidence issue, or something else entirely. Despite this, we advise you to get started as soon as possible, to give yourself the best chance of success!

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