Do I have to wear a mask for my driving test? Yes, the wearing of face coverings is compulsory. However, if there is a valid medical reason why you cannot wear one, you need to state the reason for this when you book your test. This may mean that you […]
Hazard Warning Lights & When to Use Them
All cars are fitted with hazard warning lights; you should use them as a warning to other road users. But when should you turn them on? Some drivers use them as an excuse for unsafe and inconsiderate parking. But pulling up on double yellow lines to make a phone call […]
When Can I Wait in a Yellow Box Junction?
‘When can I wait in a yellow box junction’ is a very common question from new drivers. There are some who think you cannot. The purpose of a yellow box junction is to keep an area clear. So the basic rule is not to enter it unless you have a […]
Choosing a Driving Instructor
Choosing a driving instructor is not a straightforward task. If you are going to pay a driving instructor to teach you to drive, then you should choose with care. Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs), need to pass qualifying exams and be registered with the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in […]
Double Declutching – a Forgotten Art
The art of double declutching mostly died out when synchromesh gearboxes were invented, so what place does it have in modern driving? Well, have you ever changed into a lower gear and felt that kick as the engine braking comes in? Double declutching helps to smooth out your gear changes […]
Proposed Changes to the Highway Code
A consultation is currently underway with proposed changes to the Highway Code. The writers are considering making various alterations; particularly with regard to the following vulnerable groups: cyclists pedestrians horse riders The main changes suggested to the Highway Code: introducing a hierarchy of road users, to ensure that those who […]
Coronavirus Hits Driving Tests
Update Driving tests may be set to resume in July. This date has not been confirmed yet, but it appears that there are plans in place to begin with a limited number of tests being carried out. Candidates may be asked to wear protective face masks, but at this stage […]
The History of the UK Driving Test
1935 The history of the UK driving test begins in 1935. The driving test was first introduced on 16th March by the Road Traffic Act of 1934. At first it was a voluntary test in order to avoid an initial rush of candidates. The first person to actually pass this […]
Should International Driving Permits be Abolished?
Why do I ask the question- should international driving permits be abolished? Because in some countries driving licences are very easy to come by. Applicants need only to pass the most rudimentary of driving tests, or in some cases no test at all that we would recognise. They can then […]
When Can I Drive in a Cycle Lane?
Can I drive in a cycle lane? Before you ask yourself, ‘can I drive in a cycle lane’, ask whether you actually need to. Cycle lanes are obviously meant for bike riders (not motorcycles and mopeds!), but can drivers enter them as well? If a cycle lane lane has s […]
