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Can a Learner Driver Practise at Night?

Driving at night presents unique challenges particularly for inexperienced drivers, such as learners or newly passed drivers.
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Common Defensive Driving Techniques

Mastering the fundamental aspects of driving is essential, but an equally important skill that often gets overlooked is defensive driving.....
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Navigating the UK’s Driving Test Backlog: Insights from 2019–2025 Data

In this blog we explore Driving Test data from 2019-2025 to see the impact of the Driving Test backlog on the UK.

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Common Theory Test Questions You Could Face

In this blog, we’ll discuss what to expect in the driving theory test, provide example questions, and help you understand how to answer them correctly.

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How Spring Weather Affects Learner Drivers: Tips for Both Sunnier & Rainy Days

In this blog, we’ll share our spring driving tips and explore how spring weather affects learner drivers, offering practical tips for navigating learning to drive in spring.

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Can a Learner Driver Practise at Night?

Driving at night presents unique challenges particularly for inexperienced drivers, such as learners or newly passed drivers.

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How to Ensure Pupils Show Up for Driving Lessons

In this blog, we’ll explore practical strategies to ensure your pupils show up for driving lessons and keep your diary running without disruption.

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The Ultimate Guide to Driving Test Manoeuvres: Everything You Need to Know

When you take your UK driving test, you will be asked to complete one of these manoeuvres, plus you may be required to perform an additional one.

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New Rules for Driving Test Changes and Cancellations in 2025

If you are a learner driver preparing to take your car driving test, you’ll likely have noticed an important rule change that came into effect on the 8th of April 2025 regarding driving test cancellations.

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Exploring New Car Technology: The Best Features for Learner Drivers

In this blog, we’ll explore the best car technology for learner drivers, looking at how these features can enhance safety, improve confidence, and contribute to an overall smoother driving experience.

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Effective Communication with Pupils as an ADI

In this blog, we’ll explore what effective communication for ADIs and why it’s essential for driving instructor to pupil relationships.

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Which Areas in the UK Have the Most Provisional Driving Offences?

Some learner drivers accumulate penalty points on their provisional licences due to violating traffic rules that will equally apply to full licence holders.

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A Guide to ‘Show Me Tell Me’ Questions in Your Driving Test

‘Show Me Tell Me’ questions are an essential part of the driving test and are designed to assess your knowledge of basic car safety and maintenance.

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The Rules Surrounding Bus Lanes That You Must Know

In this guide, we will look at everything you need to know about bus lane rules, including the main reason behind them, where they are located as well as the legal implications, and penalties for misuse.

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