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How to become a more confident driver

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Passing your driving test is a great achievement, but taking on the roads by yourself can be daunting. Practice is the best way to become more confident, but there’s a few other things you can do to help you feel more comfortable on the roads. We’ve got a few tips, so keep reading! Drive on your own You might feel like you’ll be more comfortable driving with someone else in the car – after all, you’ve only ever driven with someone else in the car up until you passed. However, giving your friends lifts can be more of a distraction than a comfort in reality. You’re much better off practicing on your own, where you can make mistakes and no one notice, until you are confident in the car. Remember: all cars are different No car is equal. The bite point on every car is different, which can be a stumbling block for many new drivers. You might not have stalled much in your driving instructor’s car, but as soon as you get your own you find yourself stalling more often than not....

Ideal Christmas presents for young drivers

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Christmas is fast approaching and with many people perplexed as to what to get their late teen and early-20-something family members, we thought we’d give you a few ideas on potential fun and practical presents, that would be perfect for a young driver.   A Black Box Insurance prices are higher than ever, and this is especially apparent for young drivers, with some having to annually pay upwards of £6,000. An effective way to bring the price of insurance dramatically down is with the introduction of a black box. It gives young drivers the opportunity to prove their ability to drive safely, and thus reducing their premiums by as much as £500. Scissor Jack and Wrench Almost everyone at some point in their life falls victim to car related issues, however young drivers in particular are historically known for having cars that break down more regularly. One of the most common problems a young driver might face, is a punctured tyre. However, with a scissor jack, wrench and some careful r...

What you need to know about the new driving test

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On December 4 th , 2017 the Government will be introducing the new driving test, with various changes being made to adapted to the modern UK driving environment. To help you avoid coming unstuck for any upcoming driving tests, that you or a family member might be taking, here is everything you need to know about the new driving test.   The ‘independent driving’ section of the test will be increased from 10 minutes, to 20 With the average driving test taking approximately 40 minutes, the changes now mean that up to half of the test will involve the examinee having to navigate their way around UK roads without turn-by-turn directions. The increase in the time for the ‘independent driving’ section, is an attempt to more thoroughly examine the driver’s ability to safely navigate on higher speed roads. This is in an effort to combat accidents involving inexperienced drivers on high-speed or rural roads, with a substantial 3,850 of these incidents being reported in 2016 alone. Sat-Navs A...