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Learning to drive is the key to your freedom, but it takes time to master this skill for life.
The Learner Driving Guide has put together this blog to explore some of the key themes and trends around learning to drive and share all you need to know from getting started to taking your test and beyond.
We hope you enjoy these posts and find them useful – if you want to pass your driving test more efficiently, saving time and money on the way, then take a look at our online video driving lessons. Our set of 42 video driving tutorials, for manual or automatic, will take you through the whole DVSA syllabus step by step, supporting you as you become a safe, confident driver for life.
From Learner to Driver: Your Journey Behind the Wheel
Despite the apparent preference – almost 80% of cars sold in Europe are manual transmission – driving a manual vehicle doesn’t come easy. Without the ease and simplicity of an automatic vehicle, learning to drive a manual can be intimidating for new drivers.
Automatic Driving Lessons and Avoiding Common Mistakes
Even if automatic driving lessons get a reputation as being easier, learner drivers still find themselves making mistakes, it’s all part of learning. From speeding to tailgating, it’s so easy to make driving errors as a beginner in an automatic car.
How To Pass Your Driving Test on the First TryÂ
Calm your nerves about learning to drive with our helpful tips to pass your driving test the first time. Each year, millions take driving tests in the UK, but more than half fail.
Is It Easy to Drive an Automatic Car?
Wondering whether to choose an automatic driving course or a manual driving course? If you are just starting out, you might be wondering ‘is it easy to drive an automatic car’? Well in short, yes…
How Long Does It Take To Learn To Drive
‘How long does it take to learn to drive’? is a commonly asked question. When you learn to drive, you are developing a skill for life and this shouldn’t be rushed. Read more about the answer to this oft asked question.
Highway Code Guidance – ‘Travel Like You Know Them’ Campaign
The Learner Driving Guide is proud to endorse the Government’s Highway Code Guidance Campaign: ‘Travel Like You Know Them’ which has recently been relaunched. Read and learn more here
How Technology can help you pass your driving test
In today’s world, technology isn’t just changing the way we communicate or entertain ourselves – it’s also revolutionising how we prepare for important milestones like passing a driving test.
Top 10 Reasons Why People Fail Their Driving Test
The Learner Driving Guide is proud to endorse the Government’s ‘Ready to Pass’ campaign.
The Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has created the ‘Ready to Pass’ campaign to encourage learner drivers to only take their driving test when they are absolutely ready.
Practice makes perfect: A guide to practicing driving with family or friends
The Learner Driving Guide will teach and support you with all you need to know about driving and also practicing driving, but there is, of course, no alternative to getting behind the wheel yourself. It is important to understand…
Driving In The UK For International Drivers
Wherever you are from and whatever your current driving standard, there are a few things you need to know before you start to drive in Great Britain.
Conquering Your Nerves Becoming A Confident Driver For Life
Driving is a skill for life. Getting started may make you feel apprehensive and it’s not unusual for new learner drivers to feel anxious. Whether worries are holding you back from getting started or you’re scared nerves may get the better of you on your driving test; here are some tips to help you become a calm, confident and safe driver – not just for your test, but for life.
Teaching your child to drive – top ten tips
Teaching anyone to drive is a daunting prospect but some parents may dread the thought of their 17-year-old asking to get behind the wheel with them. The professional, Grade A, driving instructors behind the Learner Driving Guide have put together a list of ten top tips for helping your child practice their driving.
The Theory Test
Before the practical, comes the theory and driving is no exception. You will need to pass your theory test before you can apply to take your practical test. It’s best to get it done early, but you can prepare and take the theory test alongside your driving practice and use of the Learning Driving Guide, which offers lessons on how to drive online.
Driving Instructor Code Of Conduct And Ethics
This article will explain the driving instructor code of conduct and ethics; what to expect from your driving instructor. There are a number of standards that you should expect from whoever you choose to be your driving instructor. Please see the list below of what you should expect – as a paying customer.
Understanding DVLA Vehicle Tax, MOT and Insurance
In this article you will learn all about the DVLA Vehicle Tax, MOT and Insurance. Whether you’ve bought a new or used vehicle, or are using the car of a friend or relative, you’ll be responsible for making sure the vehicle is taxed, road-worthy and insured.
From getting a provisional license to the practical driving test
The Learner Driving Guide will guide you through your learning to drive journey, every step of the way. This article will tell you everything you need to know to get you started and prepared; from getting a provisional license to passing your driving test – including the theory test and choosing an instructor.
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