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Tips for long distance driving
Long distance driving can be a daunting task. It takes concentration, focus, and a lot of energy out of us. Hopefully with the tips below, your next long distance trip is more pleasant! Stay hydrated Remember to keep yourself topped up. Long distance driving can be seen as an endurance task, and you need to […]
Not texting. Not drinking. But drowsy driving.
“If you’re sleepy, if you’re tired, take an Uber. Take a taxi. Stay home. Have someone else drive you. Don’t risk your life.” Ask us any questions! Highway Traffic Safety said, “The good news is we are seeing a trend in the decrease in the crashes that can be attributed to distracted driving, but it’s not […]
Getting Into The Zone For Driving
If you are a learner driver, you will likely find that many people offer you various pieces of advice to improve your driving. This could include tips on how to drive economically to reduce your fuel consumption, or even what to do in the event of a breakdown. If you’re familiar with these type of […]
Stay Cool Behind The Wheel – Literally!
Driving on a hot day can be very uncomfortable. Some cars are fitted with air conditioning, although it comes with a price, and increases fuel usage! Try slowing down to 30mph or under, turn off the air con and open your windows instead. If you’re driving faster than 30mph, it’s advisable to use the air […]
The Art of Defensive Driving
When our students are preparing for their theory and driving test we remind them the importance of defensive driving. What does that mean? Every time you get into your car one must be aware of the dangers around them. Whilst you should be a safe driver it’s important to remember that not everyone else on the road […]
Summer 2017 Is Coming
It only seems a few short week ago when it was so windy you felt as if you were about to be blown off the road! How quick things can change! If you notice now, the days are getting longer. Before we know it the sun will start making more an appearance and we will be […]
Driving Conversations
There are a variety of distractions that you can face when behind the wheel. It might be road signs that aren’t clear, causing you to take your eyes off the road longer than usual, or perhaps a child or pet in the back seat of your car being a nuisance – But there are some […]
Driving Lesson Time Of Day
If you’re in the process of learning to drive, you may well be considering the several factors that contribute to a good driving lesson – These could range from how tired, hungry or thirsty you are, to the time of the day that you have your lesson. A lot of our pupils don’t realise that […]
Early Morning Driving
Driving is one of those strange tasks that we have to do, where the way you do it can change from day to day. For example, when driving in wetter weather you need to drive slower and leave more room between yourself and the car in front to allow for longer stopping distances on wetter […]
Driving Impairments
As any experienced driver will tell you, when you get behind the wheel, you are not only in the literal driver’s seat, but also in a position of responsibility. That means making sure you are always fit to drive and up to the job when you’re behind the wheel. This does not only mean to […]