There is absolutely no shame is winding up lost when on the road; it happens to us all at some point! The important thing to do is remain calm and pull over when possible. The pressure of having someone close behind you could result in you becoming even more lost, and frustrate other motorists who […]

Driving in stormy weather can potentially be very dangerous. Is your journey really necessary? Listen to the news and weather updates for travel advice before heading out. If there are any road closures or the police advice you to stay at home, you should think twice about driving off in a storm. If the wind […]

Did you know that using your mobile phone while driving makes you 23 times more likely to have a car accident? Texting in particular has become a common distraction for many motorists. It’s important to be aware of the dangers and keep your focus on the road. It might be tempting to pick up your […]

For a new driver, it can be a daunting few months getting to grips with life behind a wheel. It seems that almost every day, you are discovering new aspects to being on the road, whether those be great memories to make or experiences that you would rather forget… Our advice would be to experience […]

Some motorists are unnerved by night-driving, as statistics reveal that fatal car crashes are actually four times more likely to occur at night than during the day. Some of the reasons for this are obvious, like having reduced visibility, but it’s also because people are more likely to drink and drive in the later hours. Using […]

Learning to drive can be an uphill struggle at times. Many of us have battled with various aspects of the process of being a learner driver, and ultimately overcome the challenges we faced to pass our driving tests. And there’s really no feeling quite like it. After passing your test, you are given not just […]

There’s a certain safety that you feel when you’re in the process of learning to drive. You know your instructor would not intentionally put you into an unusually difficult or dangerous situation, and even should the worst happen, the dual controls will likely come in useful to prevent an accident! But what about once you’ve […]

At last – Summer is here! After some dreary spells at the start of this summer, it seems that the rain has washed itself away and we can now at last enjoy some actual sunshine and warmer temperatures as we approach the end of June! If you plan to be out driving this summer, make […]

Happy Friday everybody! We’re sure you are all looking forward very much to the weekend, to finishing your college, university, or work for the week and to be able to finally unwind again until Monday – And we don’t blame you! Here at Britannia Driving School, we never stop. This weekend we will be helping […]

As a learner driver, you are probably used to hearing lots of tips and titbits of advice people will give you that will help you to pass your driving test – Some may say to spend more time behind the wheel as practise for your practical test, whereas others will recommend to cram for your […]