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 […]

At Britannia Driving School please be rest assured our instructors and pupils health and well being is paramount. Thinking as to when instructors can return to everyday teaching we have been devising ways to keep you all safe. This will include the instructors not giving lessons if they have any of the corona virus symptoms, […]

SOME 9,349 drivers are still legally on the roads with 12 or more licence points, data shows. Most have pleaded “exceptional hardship” in court to avoid a driving ban of up to two years. Being unable to work is more than  often an argument — but footballers and celebs have got off the hook by […]

A $265K Mclaren supercar driving insists driving is a form of exercise when pulled over by police after breaking Coronavirus rules, he went on to tell the officers a fine would not make a difference to his $15 million fortune! The 43-year-old male was pulled over in his $265,000 McLaren 650S in Kings Cross in […]

  Theory tests Theory tests are suspended up to and including 20 April 2020. You’ll get an email to tell you that your test has been cancelled. You’ll automatically get a refund. You’ll get an email to confirm this has been done – this may take a few weeks to arrive. You’ll then have to […]

MILLIONS of UK drivers sip on a coffee or bottle of water when behind the wheel. Brits risk being hit with hefty penalties if they take their eyes off the road to have a drink when driving. While it’s not illegal to have a non-alcoholic beverage when driving, drivers can be hit with a careless […]

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 […]

FLIP flops will become part of Brits’ wardrobe this week as record temperatures sweep the country. But those who choose to drive in their summer shoes could find themselves in hot water if they’re involved in an accident. While driving in flip flops isn’t illegal in itself, wearing them could lead to a careless driving […]

1.Red X fines on smart Motorway The RAC released research earlier this year which showed over a fifth of the drivers on smart motorways have driven in a closed off lane marked with an X. Driving in a lane closed by a red X sign is illegal and if caught can result in three points […]