One of the more difficult parts of the process of learning to drive is revising for your theory test – Especially for those of us who are glad to have left school to get away from revising for exams, this can be a particularly arduous task. Our tip would be to break it down into […]

When it comes to driving, we here at Britannia are sure there’s a few ways we could all improve. Maybe we need to brush up on our Theory knowledge by revising more of the highway code, or perhaps we need to get more practical practise in by giving those difficult manoeuvres another shot. That’s what […]

It’s commonplace nowadays that once a person turns 17, they want to start learning to drive. Of course, the overall aim is to pass their driving test so that they can own a car, and enjoy the freedom that goes along with being behind the wheel in your own vehicle. Most of us naturally want […]

If you’re planning to start learning to drive, it’s understandable that this can be a daunting time for you. Not only is there the cost associated with learning to drive – The price of Driving Tests, Theory and Practical Tests, and maybe even a car to learn in – There is also the additional stress […]

There has been a lot of talk of late in regards to the development of self-driving, as well as speculation as to whether autonomous vehicles will really help to reduce the rate of accidents on UK roads. One topic that leaves many scratching their heads is whether or not people will still be required to […]

If you don’t clear the snow from your vehicle before driving off, you could land yourself a hefty fine. Motorists could also be hit with points on their licence – even if there is snow on their car roof that doesn’t obscure windows. Those caught driving without clearing their car sufficiently are in breach of […]

A driving instructor has launched a petition calling for a new manoeuvre to be removed from the UK driving test, because he believes it to be dangerous. The new manoeuvre requires the learner driver to pull up on the right-hand side of the road, reverse for two car lengths and re-join the traffic. It is […]

There’s no doubt about the increasing cold at this time of year and a surprising amount of drivers are still tempted to drive off with a partially de-iced windscreen. Many are guilty of navigating through a small visible area on their windscreen while the rest is still heavily coated with ice, just so they can make […]

For many drivers out there, middle-lane hogging is one of the most frustrating habits. The Highway Code states that when driving along a three lane motorway you should always drive in the left-hand lane if the road ahead is clear. When you are overtaking slower-moving vehicles, you should return to the left-hand lane as soon […]

Engine idling is when you leave your engine running while your vehicle is stationary. People often do this when stuck in traffic jams, or waiting to pick someone up for a lift. Engine idling is bad for the environment; car fumes contain a number of harmful gasses including carbon dioxide, which can contribute towards climate change, not […]