People who learn to drive often just have driving lessons given by an instructor and take as many as they need until they are up to the standard where they can go and pass the test.

However it is becoming more and more popular for people to have practice driving lessons in between their lessons with the instructor.

It is said that people who have practice lessons are more likely to pass their test and also less likely to have an accident in their first two years of driving.

Also statistics have shown that most people who pass their test first time have on average 46 hours of driving lessons given by an instructor, and 23 hours of practice lessons inbetween these. [Read more...]

When you come to Book driving test it can be a very exciting yet nerve racking time.

Your instructor and you should discuss your test and you should only book your test when your instructor says you are ready, at the end of the day, they are qualified to do this! [Read more...]

Once you have passed your standard driving test you will be able to drive on the road by yourself legally, and this is just fine for a lot of people.

However some people may choose to complete the pass plus course.

This course is aimed at young drivers who have just passed, and is basically in place to make you a better and safer driver. The pass plus course can only be given to you by an approved driving instructor.

One great advantage is that having the pass plus under your belt can reduce your car insurance costs by up to 40%! [Read more...]

Many people decide to take lessons where they just pay for each lesson as they go, this is perfectly fine and normal for many people.

However there are some others that prefer to get the driving lessons and test out of the way as soon as possible and this is where the intensive driving courses come into play. [Read more...]

When you are approaching your test there is not much you can do practically to help yourself out.

In the last few years, many websites have developed online games to help young people pass their test.

I say young people as it is unlikely that older adults will turn to the internet to find games based on driving, having said this, I know a couple of older people who have used games to help them out with certain skills of driving.

The internet is the most commonly used resource available to us, and now websites have used this to their advantage to create games which they believe will help potential drivers, and we who are learning to drive, often go and give these games a go. [Read more...]

Mock driving tests are something that many instructors like to carry out with you whilst your learning to drive with them, and it is almost certain that you will have a mock test once you have actually booked your test.

Understanding the main reason why your instructor wants to carry out the mock test will make you actually want to have one, and probably a second!

The mock test will allow you to experience what the test will be like, and also gives your instructor chance to fully assess your driving, and make any comments and adjustments to your driving style. [Read more...]