Driving Skills...
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Braking Safely
Being able to brake safely plays a big role in driving safely, but it involves more than simply knowing how much pressure to apply to the brakes; safe braking also...
Expert Driving Techniques in all Weathers
Find out how to stay safe on the road with this guide to expert driving techniques in extreme weather.
Heavy Rain
Rain is the single...
Handling Your Vehicle
Being able to handle your vehicle safely is an important part of being a safe driver. Poor handling and control skills can cause problems for other road users, as...
How Defensive Driving Can Keep You Safe
Defensive driving has grown in popularity over recent years and the techniques employed are often referred to as the 'common sense' approach to...
Obtaining a Motorcycle Licence
Ever fancied experiencing the freedom of the open road, on two wheels instead of four? People turn to motorcycling for a variety of different reasons, for example to...
Refreshing Your Driving Skills
If it has been some time since you passed your driving test, you might feel that your driving skills are not as up-to-date as drivers who have passed their test more...
Save Money With More Fuel Efficient Driving
Fuel prices have been extremely volatile in recent years, and recently the price of a litre of petrol broke the £1.20 barrier in the UK for the...
Seven Tips for More Professional Driving
Would you like to improve your driving style, eliminating some of the mistakes that you tend to make or reduce the likelihood of becoming...
Skidding and How to Avoid It
Have you ever experienced a skid when driving? It can be an unnerving experience to suddenly feel that you are losing control over your vehicle, even for just a...
The Pass Plus System and Your Driving Ability
If you are a new driver, you've probably heard quite a lot of talk about the 'Pass Plus' scheme. Specifically designed for new drivers, the pass plus...
The Purpose of Advanced Driving Courses
Advanced Driving Courses were designed in the 1950s when the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) became aware that one of the major contributing...
The Smart Guide to Towing Vehicles
Ask the vast majority of motorists what their biggest gripe on a long motorway journey is, and the most likely answer will be those drivers towing other vehicles,...
Using Emergency Stops
Some drivers will need to make an emergency stop at some point whilst behind the wheel, but it's far better if you never need to make one!. An emergency stop is used...
Using Speed Safely
Many road traffic accidents are caused by drivers failing to use their speed in a safe and considerate manner. Driving too fast and losing control of your vehicle is...
Which Type of Driver Are You?
As soon as a person sits behind the wheel of a car for the first time, they start to develop their own set of driving habits. Once they have passed their driving...
Would You Pass Your Driving Test Now?
Most of the UK’s motorists would not feel particularly confident if they were asked to retake their driving test. In fact, according to a recent...
