When Should Seniors Stop Driving?

Most never talk to anyone about giving up their car! According to a new study, most older drivers never talk about their ability to drive safely to their family or medical professionals. We urge family members to have discussions with their older loved ones about how they feel whilst driving and how their eyesight is. […]

Driving Licences & Brexit – Will I be effected?

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A Self-Driving Mobile Hotel Room

“It’s basically a hotel room so it has everything inside it,” he says. “Whether it’s six hours or 10 hours, you’ll feel comfortable inside it.” – Steve Lee, Designer. Lee has come up with an idea that could make the future of travel awesome, ‘The Autonomous Travel Suite’. Is this far-fetched? Not at all, self-driving cars […]

Waymo Launch Self Driving Car

Today, we’re taking the next step in our journey with the introduction of our commercial self-driving service, Waymo One. #everystep https://t.co/Sg2a5wRVfM pic.twitter.com/kRZtA4gRda — Waymo (@Waymo) December 5, 2018 Waymo has introduced a small self-driving service in the Phoenix area after waiting for nearly a decade. Marking a significant milestone after working secretively with Google in […]

Driving Test More Difficult?

Pass rates have remained (fairly) steady since last December. When the changes started the pass rate has been 45.5%. It’s easier to pass in less busy areas. London appears to be the worst place to do the test, with half of the city’s test centres among the lowest pass rates. Safe driving, from Britannia!

Why Driving Someone Else’s Car is Probably Illegal

Drivers who have fully comprehensive insurance by sharing each other’s cars assumed they’ll be covered. Rules have been changed slightly, meaning most drivers won’t be covered to drive other peoples cars even if they both are fully comprehensive. Driving without a valid insurance can lead to receiving a £300 fine and six penalty points – Oh no! […]

UK to Trial Self-Driving Buses and Taxis

Government announces £25m the Autonomous Vehicles Intelligent Mobility Fund People of London and Edinburgh will be the first in the UK to experience self-driving vehicles after three new public trials of autonomous buses and taxis secured a share of £25m funding from the government. Leading brands such as Jaguar Land Rover, Addison Lee and Stagecoach […]

NEW UK Driving Theory Test

UK Driving Theory Test now Features 23 New CGI Scenarios The new hazard perception tests were introduced to the car theory test on 1 November Stats from 2017 show there were 205 fatalities on roads during adverse weather There are 23 different scenarios including snow, rain, gusty winds and low sun The same CGI assessments will be […]

Driving in Heavy Rain

The worst weather for driving is heavy rain, storms and snow, but are you prepared for it? Rain not only reduces visibility but also the amount of grip, which increases stopping distances. Before setting off, check car tyres have the legal minimum tread depth or more. If not your tyres will easily aquaplane, which could lead […]

Not Sure on Driving with us?

Want a good enough reason to start driving lessons with us? Read our most recent review on how our learner got on and passed with flying colours. Safe driving, from Britannia!