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Learning to Drive

Helpful guides for every stage of learning to drive — from your first lesson to test day, and everything in between.

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Learning to drive, made simpler

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Turning into new Roads

How to turn left and right safely using the M S P S L routine. Approaching a junction to turn left…

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Emerging at Junctions

How to emerge from a junction safely Different road junctions If you are approaching a give way junction you will…

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Moving off at an angle

For moving off, we use a routine called P O M: Moving off at an angle means you will have about…

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Uphill and Downhill Starts

How to move safely in an uphill and downhill situation Moving off and stopping uphill For moving off we use…

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Moving Off and Stopping

How to move off and stop the car safely Moving off from stationary There are four ways of moving off:…

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Car Controls & Cockpit Drill

The cockpit drill is D S S S M Once in the driver’s seat check you door is closed properly. Check…

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How Much Are Driving Lessons?

Single manual and automatic lessons are £44 per hour, with block-booking discounts available. See our prices page for the full…

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Theory Test Help

The theory test has two parts — multiple-choice questions and hazard perception. A little structure makes it far less daunting.

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Driving Theory Test Help & Hazard Perception Guide

Get ready for your theory and hazard perception tests with practical guidance that fits alongside your driving lessons.

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Driving Test Preparation

Get test-ready with mock tests and practice on local test routes, so nothing on the day comes as a surprise.

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Intensive Driving Course Guide

An intensive course condenses your learning into a short, focused period so you can pass in weeks rather than months.

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Nervous About Driving Lessons?

Feeling nervous is completely normal — and something our instructors are used to. Calm, patient, no-pressure lessons make all the…

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Driving Test Routes in Newton Abbot

Knowing the Newton Abbot test routes takes a lot of the surprise out of test day. Here is how we…

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Driving Test Routes in Torquay

Knowing the Torquay test routes takes a lot of the surprise out of test day. Here is how we help…

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Driving Test Routes in Torbay

Knowing the Torbay test routes takes a lot of the surprise out of test day. Here is how we help…

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Driving Test Routes in Paignton

Knowing the Paignton test routes takes a lot of the surprise out of test day. Here is how we help…

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What Happens On Your First Driving Lesson?

Your first lesson is mostly about getting comfortable — meeting your instructor, learning the controls and, yes, usually driving a…

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How Many Driving Lessons Do I Need?

Most learners need a mix of professional lessons and private practice — the exact number varies with age, confidence and…

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Manual vs Automatic Driving Lessons

Manual gives you a licence to drive any car; automatic is often simpler and quicker to learn. The right choice…

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How To Pass Your Driving Test

Passing comes down to genuine readiness, calm nerves and knowing the local routes. Mock tests are the single best preparation.

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