Driving is essential for many of us. Whether you need to commute to work, drive to pick up and drop off your kids, see friends and family or simply to visit new places, you’re one of over 42 million people in the UK who have a driving licence – a record high. Because driving is such a big part...
Learning to drive can be quite stressful, but if you’re already a parent, there is often another level of anxiety that comes into play as well. Not only must you ensure you keep yourself and other road users safe, but the most important little people in your life are also on board.However, by...
In the RAC’s (2024) Report on Motoring, 55% of under-25s, and 27% of drivers across all age groups admitted to making or receiving calls on a handheld phone at least occasionally while behind the wheel. With these statistics only covering those willing to confess, the true percentages are likely...
As the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) continues to work through half a million practical driving tests delayed by COVID-19 and industrial action (Transport Committee, 2024), it’s a somewhat frustrating time to be a learner driver in the UK.And while test centres work tirelessly to...
When you’re learning to drive, there’s a lot to take in. But while it’s essential to keep your eyes on other cars and obstacles on the road, being mindful of cyclists and pedestrians is also crucial for everyone’s safety. The Highway Code was updated on the 29th January 2022, establishing a...
Learning to drive is a significant milestone, and it's perfectly normal to feel anxious and sometimes get overwhelmed during the process. While some people may feel more worried about driving than others, there are some practical ways to help you build confidence behind the wheel without getting...
As a recently qualified or learner driver, there are a lot of new things to think about. From owning and running a car to organising your insurance, driving isn’t just about getting behind the wheel. However, lots of the tasks associated with being a driver often appear more daunting than they...
Driving in Britain, you will come across a range of weather conditions, possibly on what feels like an hourly basis; one minute it can be bright sunshine, the next minute it could be torrential rain. So how can you be prepared for the possibility of changing weather and drive in it once it...
Motorways are the road of choice for many when travelling long distances, but if you have never driven on one before, then they can possibly seem like a scary place. Until 2018, learner drivers were not allowed on the motorway as part of their driving lessons. The law was changed in June 2018 to...
As a motorist, its only a matter of time before we hear those sirens or see bright flashing blue lights speeding up behind us and to be honest, it can certainly become a moment of panic, especially for the less experienced drivers among us. To make matters worse, by simply moving out of their way,...