I’ve just finished the 27hr intensive course with Mary H, and will be taking my test within the next few weeks. Mary is a lovely instructor and lady in general. She’s very patient, calm, and understanding, and instantly you can tell she really knows her stuff. She teaches in a practical fashion, and really tailored […]

Do you want to get a head start on learning how to drive? Perhaps you wished that you had learned how to drive before you were 17? One in 5 newly qualified drivers will crash within 6 months of passing their test, but in Sweden, accident rates are slashed by 40% when drivers have lessons […]

Drivers are being advised to avoid hefty fines by declaring any medical conditions they may have when completing their DVLA driving licence form. There is an official list of conditions that people are obliged to inform the DVLA when applying for their driving licence. Such conditions could affect the way you drive, and failure to […]

Don’t let those dreaded cones and temporary traffic lights grind your gears. If you aren’t the most patient of drivers, or are in a hurry, why not take an alternative route? You may well find a better way to work that saves on fuel, mileage or precious time. Most importantly, be respectful and understanding – […]

Here at Britannia Driving School, we meet a lot of pupils practising for their driving tests – And, although some of them are fairly confident in their abilities behind the wheel, more often than not, our pupils will suffer from some form of anxiety when on their lessons, find it hard to deal with the […]

When driving to a new area there’s always a chance that you can get lost. You can create lots of stress when you get lost and end up going around in circles. It’s even worse if you have passengers and they just want to get there, too. Then you have to think about where to park . […]

Going on holiday is one of the most exciting things. As the summer draws closer more and more of us will be going away. What also comes along with going on holiday, though, is the added stress of getting to and from the airport. Sometimes getting on the train or coach, especially when you have a […]

A lot of people, understandably, tell us that their struggling to adjust to the challenges of learning to drive. When you start out there is a lot to learn, from getting familiar with the car that you’re driving, to remembering the Highway Code and learning about the different manoeuvres. We have wrote about this before […]

If you are a learner driver, you may be struggling with issues related to your confidence. But do you want to know a secret? You’re not alone. In fact, many of the pupils we teach here at Britannia Driving School suffer from anxiety when behind the wheel, so don’t feel like you’re the only one. […]

A survey from Direct Line Car Insurance found that 39% of drivers would rather go without seeing their family than without access to a car. The survey also found that a quarter of motorists would feel anxious if they were without their vehicle, while feelings of depression (15%) anger (10%) and panic (10%) were also […]