Stopping Distances and the Theory Test Are you preparing for your UK Driving Theory Test but keep getting caught out by the questions on stopping distances, braking distances and thinking distances? If so, check out the information below which should help you to explain the differences and help you remember the correct stopping distances so you're [...]
What It’s Really Like Learning To Drive In Your 30s Okay, so my teenage years ship sailed a long time ago, but somehow I’ve reached the age of 34 without ever learning to drive. For years, it didn’t seem important - but recently, I’ve realised that I’m losing a lot by not getting my L [...]
What to expect during your driving test You've had all your lessons, you've passed your theory test and now you're ready to take your driving test; but what you do when you arrive at the test centre? And how can you ensure that you have the best chance of passing your test? During your driving [...]
Oxford Learner Driving Academy Car Buying Tips Cars with diesel engines were once the most highly sought after of all engine types. In fact, diesels have historically commanded a premium over identically specified petrol vehicles, even in the used market. But prices have slumped since punitive reforms to the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) came into [...]
6 New Driving Laws in 2018 Motoring law changes all the time, but in 2018 there are some pretty big changes afoot. Here are six new changes to the law that will affect each and every one of us, so read up to ensure you stay on the right side of the rules as published [...]
Booking Driving Lessons in Oxford and Bicester Why new customers book with our driving instructors: ● We've been chosen as one of the best top 3 driving schools in Oxfordshire ● All our driving instructors have full local knowledge and are super familiar with test routes ● We have YouTube Channel with test routes and [...]
Get Free MOT reminders You can be fined up to £1,000 for driving a vehicle without a valid MOT. Sign up to get free reminders by text message or email when your MOT is due. You’ll get a reminder one month before your MOT is due. You’ll get another reminder if you still haven’t had [...]
New Driving Test December 2017 Driving tests… they’ve long been feared and left learners frustrated. Now, change is around the corner – as of December 2017 the age-old test will shake-up what is expected of learners. Here we take a look at what you need to know about the upcoming driving test changes - and [...]
Report certain types of medical conditions to DVLA if you're a car driver or motorcyclist. The DVLA must be notified for certain health conditions including: Ataxia essential tremor Friedrich’s ataxia Guillain Barré syndrome Huntington’s disease motor neurone disease multiple sclerosis myasthenia gravis What happens after you tell DVLA You’ll usually get a decision within 6 weeks. [...]
Using mobile phones when driving It’s illegal to use your phone while driving or riding a motorcycle unless you have hands-free access, such as: a bluetooth headset voice command a dashboard holder The law still applies to you if you’re: stopped at traffic lights queuing in traffic supervising a learner driver Hands-free If you use [...]
