Long journeys can be a lot of fun, especially if you’ve done a little planning beforehand. Planning is a good idea for various reasons. Knowing your route will mean you can concentrate on your driving, rather than stressing about finding the right road.

To take your test in a manual or automatic car – that’s the decision every learner has to make. While there’s less to think about learning in an automatic, most learners still opt for manual driving lessons. More than 1.6 million manual driving tests are taken each year, according to the latest data, compared with […]

Motorcyclists have the highest accident and injury rate per mile travelled of any road users. As a new driver, there is a lot to process when you’re driving and you will be learning all the time. However, the need to look out for motorcyclists should always be in the forefront of your mind. It’s not […]

At some point as a young driver, you may need to drive with children in the car. They might be your children, nieces or nephews, or the children of your friends. You know that you and any fellow adult passengers need to wear seatbelts – but what about the little ones? What seats or seatbelts […]

So, you’re finally heading off on that road trip. One small problem – you can’t quite imagine how you’re going to get all your things into the car! Knowing how to pack a car properly is one of the basics of being a responsible and safe driver. Not only will it mean a more comfortable […]

Many new or young drivers are terrified at the prospect of skidding. But while a skid can indeed be very dangerous, there’s a huge amount you can do to reduce the risks and regain control of your vehicle. So let’s take a look at what exactly we mean by skidding, what the risk factors are, […]

It’s a scary situation: you’re driving along a motorway, and in your rear view mirror you see a car up against your bumper with the driver making angry gestures at you. Road rage is intimidating – particularly if you’re a new driver and you’re not sure if you’ve done something to trigger it. So how […]

Eager to take to the roads solo? Up against a job-related deadline for getting your full driving licence? Or just tired of endlessly practising parallel parking?

When you pass your driving test, the next thing to do is buy a car and gain that independence you have wanted for so long.