Supervising a trainee driver is not easy. To begin with, you need to make sure you can do so safely and legally, so you don’t get in trouble! Still, with enough prep work and knowing what to do, it’s possible to do it and do it well. Sol, let’s get into how...
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Using a phone, sat nav, or other devices when driving
If you've been considering enrolling in a driving school or studying for your driving test, you might wonder if using a phone, sat nav, or other devices when driving is legal. Maybe you receive an important phone call. Perhaps you got lost on the way to your...
What You Should Know About Driving and Mental Illness
Suffering from a mental illness and trying to drive is a stressful ordeal. Nevertheless, many people with mental illness can keep in touch with the outside world because they can drive. A mental handicap might make it difficult, if not impossible, to get a disabled...
Understanding the Different Types of Faults in Driving Tests
When taking a driving test, it is crucial to be aware of the different types of faults that can occur and how they can affect your result. In the UK, there are three main types of faults: dangerous faults, serious faults, and driving faults. It's essential to...
Why You Should Switch to an Automatic Transmission
A tendency to shift entirely to automatic transmission in cars definitely exists. So, it may be time to consider doing it yourself! Whether it’s to jump at the trend or to make sure you have enough time to get used to it before you’re forced to use it, it’s a good...
Understanding your car driving test result
Driving tests can be confusing, with multiple parts and elements to evaluate a driver's skills. To help make sense of the results, this article provides a comprehensive guide on understanding your car driving test results. The guide covers different aspects of the...
How New Drivers Can Benefit from Telematics Insurance
Choosing your insurance as a new driver is tricky. Of course, you want to get one at the best price and with the most benefits. There is, however, one option which is a cut above the rest. So, let’s take a look at how new drivers can benefit from telematics insurance....
How to Combat Fatigue When Driving
Fatigue is a leading factor in many fatal car accidents. However, many individuals wrongly assume that fatigued driving is solely a concern for truckers and other long-distance drivers. You have it backwards there. Fatigue while driving is a problem for drivers of all...
Most Common Practical Driving Test Faults
Nothing beats ripping off your L-plates and getting into a car for the first time without a driving instructor. However, failing a driving test can throw a wrench in the works of those long-awaited road trips and cause a severe setback to your confidence. While your...
What the Driving Examiner Will Look for During the Test
The UK driving test is a crucial step in obtaining a driving licence and becoming a safe and responsible driver. The driving examiner's role is to assess the candidate's ability to drive independently and safely, adhering to the rules of the road. In this article, we...
6 Tips to Help You Overcome Your Fear of Driving
Do your hands shake when you sit behind the wheel? Does your heart start beating too fast when you're in traffic? Are you too terrified to even try driving? Although it might not seem like it, fear of driving is more common than you think. According to a survey, more...
How to become a driving instructor
Becoming a driving instructor with Oxon Driving Tuitions is a great career choice, meeting new people and empowering them to learn how to drive. It can be as flexible as you need it to be and can be arranged around your present work and life fulfilments. To be a...
Top 10 reasons for driving test failure
Passing the driving test in Great Britain requires good driving skills, but many people fail due to common mistakes. In this guide, we will discuss the top 10 reasons people fail the car driving test in Great Britain, based on data from April 2019 to March 2020 which...
How to Find Driving Test Cancellations during the lockdown
Booking Driving Test Due to the coronavirus lockdowns, we have a large backlog of driving tests. If you have recently attempted to sign up for a driving test, you may have noticed that many upcoming dates are unavailable. Learn how to book your driving test in Oxford...
Will driving lessons be cancelled in Tier 4? Learner advice
During those difficult times, learner drivers and parents around the country are wondering if driving lessons and driving tests will be suspended and cancelled, and what is happening next! Can I learn to drive during a covid lockdown? The most obvious question is ‘can...
What Are The Driving Test Manoeuvres?
There are three driving test manoeuvres, and you will be asked to carry out one of them during your practical, You won't know which manoeuvre the examiner will choose on your driving test, The ‘reverse around a corner’ and ‘turn-in-the-road’ manoeuvres will no longer...
How to overcome a driving test failure
Failing a driving test can be a discouraging experience, but it doesn’t mean the end of your journey to becoming a licensed driver. In the UK, approximately 45% of learners fail their first driving test, and it is a common occurrence. Don't worry, there are steps you...
DVSA show me tell me questions
What is driving test show me tell me questions? During your car driving test, You’ll be asked 2 vehicle safety questions as part of your practical driving test; one show me a question and one tell me question. If you answer either or both questions incorrectly it will...
Common Myths about the Practical Driving Test in the UK
The practical driving test can be a nerve-wracking experience for many learners, with myths and misconceptions adding to the stress. In this article, we'll explore and dispel some of the most common myths about the practical driving test in the UK. Driving Examiners...
The cost of driving lessons in Oxford
FAQs and GuidanceDriving Lessons in OxfordOne of the most common questions new learners ask is, “What is the cost of driving lessons in Oxford?” or “How long will it take to pass the test?” Another frequent enquiry is, “How many driving lessons will I...