According to the DVSA (The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), the driving test in England, Wales and Scotland is set to change as of December 2017 and will include new features and requirements. Transport Minister Andrew Jones reported that our roads are among the safest in the world. That said, traffic collisions are the biggest killer […]

Before booking your driving test it definitely helps to know what things are more likely to thwart your chances of passing, in order to make sure you don’t fall victim to any of them! Always observe at junctions. Check properly before pulling out and not just give a cursory glance – use your brain as […]

It’s always advisable to plan you time when preparing to pass your driving test – right from the beginning when you embark on your first lesson. Manage your expectations and set yourself goals, don’t try and run before you can walk (or drive before you can steer!!!) Ensure that your lessons are regular, taking long […]

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 […]

If you’re preparing for your driving test, we here at Britannia would like to wish you good luck! Hopefully you feel ready to tackle the big day, and you are fully up to speed on your manoeuvres, you have revised your highway code and are ready to answer any show me, tell me questions you’re […]

If you’re lucky enough to have passed your driving test on the first attempt, then you are one of a small minority. Most people need at least 2 or more attempts to tackle the driving test successfully, and some may require even more! If you do unfortunately happen to fail your test, try to remember […]

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 […]

Everyone has a completely different experience when it comes to learning to drive. Some may need only a handful of lessons in order to pass first time – Whereas others may struggle more on some of the finer points when it comes to mastering the skills required to get your pink license. One of the […]

Since it’s introduction in 1935, the official UK driving test has undergone many significant changes. From the introduction of a Theory test as a counterpart to the existing practical test and many other changes, both small and large, each update to the driving test is made only to modernise and improve the test – Not […]

As a learner driver, your main goal will be to pass the driving test, preferably on your first attempt. Not only will this help to save you money by not needing to take extra driving lessons and a re-take of your test, but it will also help to put a proud smile on your face […]