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 […]

Parallel parking is quite possibly one of the most tricky driving test manoeuvres, thus fails a great many driving tests in the UK. For this reason, it’s highly advisable to learn a structured technique and practice until a level of proficiency is reached, so that each and every parallel park is achieved successfully. Remember, it […]

The driving test can be a daunting challenge to many youngsters, as it covers a wide variety of things, including manoeuvres, the show-me-tell-me section and independent driving, to test you on your ability to follow directions without guidance from the examiner. One section that is often not mentioned is the auxiliary controls. These include the […]

Many of our driving pupils will admit to struggling with certain challenges whilst learning to drive with Britannia – Just take a look over our Client Reviews for a good idea of what some pupils may have struggled with in the past, and know whatever you find challenging at the moment, you’re not alone! One […]

I have just passed my test with Britannia they were very helpful and helped me find my test and fit my lessons around other commitments my instructor Pete was absolutely fantastic very patient and encouraging. I did the intensive course and Pete taught me excellent ways to help me complete the manoeuvres.. I couldn’t have […]

As a trainee driver with Britannia Driving School, you are probably more than familiar with the various techniques needed to become a fully qualified driver – Whether that’s good observations and judgement or mastering hand-eye co-ordination when behind the wheel for effective control during manoeuvres! But what if we told you that driving can also […]

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 are now, or even if you ever have been, a learner driver, you are probably familiar with the idea that not everything always comes naturally when you’re behind the wheel. So if you have struggled to pick up a particular manoeuvre or found clutch control to be difficult at some points, you have […]

If you’re a learner driver, you may be all too familiar with the stress that being behind the wheel can cause. Maybe you’re struggling to master a particular manoeuvre or perhaps it’s just learning to fit your driving lessons in amongst your busy schedule – Sometimes it can get a bit much. If you ever […]