LEARNER drivers in England are able to take their tests again from today – but it won’t be the same as before. Driving tests were suspended in March at the start of lockdown to help stop the spread of the deadly covid 19. Lessons and theory tests were allowed to restart in England from July […]

Our instructors at Britannia Driving School recommend , to pass their driving test, the average learner requires 40 to 50 hours of teaching on the road. But with the recent changes to the UK’s lockdown guidelines, when can lessons start again? No date has been given for when drivings lessons might be able to resume. […]

Driving tests were suspended in England, Scotland and Wales for three months from 20 March. So unless it was booked for a date after 20 June, the test will not take place as planned. A similar situation is in place in Northern Ireland. A new date for anyone whose test is cancelled will be automatically […]

A teenager has been slapped with a $1,600 fine – about £800 – after going out for a driving lesson with her mum during the coronavirus lockdown. Hunter Reynolds and her mother Sharee were pulled over by a police officer in Victoria, Australia at the weekend The 17-year-old student was given the on-the-spot fine for […]

Snowy conditions can make driving a real challenge for motorists and can even lead to an accident. With this in mind it is crucial to prepare yourself adequately before embarking on a journey in the snow.It is worth knowing how to prepare yourself and your car, while also considering different ways to approach your driving when faced […]

It may seem simple act of common courtesy shared among most drivers, but by trying to prevent fellow road users from being caught speeding, could be at risk of being fined themselves. Flashing your lights to warn driver of a speed trap ahead could land you with a fine of up to £1000 if caught by police.As […]

The DVLA is going to allow provisional licence holders to practice on motorways. Learner drivers are currently not allowed to practise on the motorway. However provisional licence holders will soon be allowed to use them as part of a raft of changes in laws governing motoring. From June 4th learners, under the instruction of a qualified instructor, […]

If you are a young driver – Especially if you have recently passed your driving test – You might be yearning to get out in your car as much as possible, picking up friends or family members and take to the roads to get a taste of life behind the wheel without L-Plates. However it […]

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 […]

According to the Association of Optometrists, all drivers should have regular, compulsory eye tests. One in three optometrists report to have seen patients in the last month who continue to drive with vision below the legal standard. Motorists must be able to read a number plate from 20 metres away in the practical driving test, however, there is […]