We are all battling for space on very busy roads daily, one of the biggest grudges seems to be cyclist’s vs car drivers. Drivers of cars think there is no reason for push bikes to be on the road, whilst bicycle riders claim they aren’t given enough room by drivers. So, here’s a few […]

Women in Saudi Arabia have been campaigning to try and overturn a ban which prevents them from driving. Currently if a woman is caught behind the wheel of a car she can be arrested. The ban is in place to try and keep some control over women and keep them away from men but what […]

Blood test studies recently carried out showed a risk of having an accident whilst driving tired could double if the driver has had less than 5 hours sleep in the 24hrs leading up to getting behind the wheel. Which has led the question to be asked, should a new law be brought into affect for […]

Drivers may soon need a permit to drive through Oxford if drastic new plans go ahead. The strict plans have been slated by motorists, who would be capped at just 100 days of travel through the city a year. Oxfordshire county council proposes to keep track of city residents through automatic number plate recognition. Up […]

Only 47% of learner drivers are passing the practical exam due to changes in the theory test. Passes are at a ten-year low because theory questions have become tough to get correct. Over the past year only 47% of learner drivers passed the theory test a fall of a quarter in ten years. Eight sample […]

Does it really matter where you take your test? Rewarded with freedom, career prospects and new friends, getting on the road can be the best thing you’ve ever done. But, some areas of the UK can be more difficult to pass your test. Should this be allowed? Why isn’t it all the same standards? Advanced […]

Why driving after eating too much could be as dangerous as drink driving We recommend all drivers to take a break between eating and driving your vehicle this festive month! Research by Green Flag showed 87% of Brits set to experience effects of overeating whilst driving. Don’t get the ‘festive food-lag’ Do you drive to […]

Why do some countries drive on the left and others the right? In the UK we drive on the left, but most of our neighbours drive on the right. It might not surprise you to know, but 35% of the world drive on the left. Are you thinking we’re right and they’re wrong? Since most people are right-handed, […]

Good news for Saudi Arabia’s women! The ban on woman drivers has been lifted, they are free to drive to work, shopping and not having to take the backseat. Human rights groups in the kingdom have campaigned for years to allow women to drive. Do you want to get on the road? Contact us, we […]

When learning to drive, it’s always important that you find the right instructor for you. Remember; you’ll be spending a lot of time together. It’s important that your instructor is someone that makes you feel comfortable and happy behind the wheel. Here at Britannia Driving School, we pride ourselves on being able to provide the right […]