With more than 48 million drivers registered with DVLA and change to motoring laws always has huge impacts so itâs always important to keep up to date. In 2019 several new laws will be introduced including fines for overtaking cyclists and a clampdown on newly qualified drivers. However, are these laws just more of the same and ultimately going to have little effect on the number of crashes on UK roads. Decide for yourself by reading the proposed changes below.
Overtaking Cyclists â Following law changes in March, motorists could be fined for not leaving enough space (1.5M) between a vehicle and a bike. Failure to do so could land you with a £100 fine and three points on your licence. Police forces across the country are being encouraged to penalise those who drive dangerously close to cyclists.
Learners on Motorways â Previously motorists were only allowed on the motorway once they had passed their full driving test. However, they are now allowed to get on the countryâs largest and busiest roads as part of their lessons, as long as they have a qualified instructor who has dual controls in the car. It is important to note that it is not yet compulsory. MOT Rules â There are new categories for defects with cars which drivers will have to understand, which are:
A variety of new requirements are also being included in the MOT for the first time which include:
Diesel Car Tax Increasing Instead of being fixed at £140 per year, VED rates will now be calculated based on the carâs carbon dioxide emissions. The highest raise of first-year tax is £500, for cars which emit between 191 and 225g of CO per year. However, those which emit the more environmentally-friendly 111 to 130g/km will only see their tax go up by £40.
Newly Qualified Drivers Recently qualified drivers could also face changes once they have passed, with the government even considering bringing in a graduated driving licence. Currently, new drivers who have been behind the wheel for less than two years face stronger penalties for offences like using a mobile phone. However, a whole range of restrictions could also be imposed. A pilot scheme for graduated licences will be tested in Northern Ireland from 2019 to 2020. This could lead to it being rolled out in England if successful. The RAC believes these restrictions are likely to focus on:
Smart Motorways The government is considering fines of up to £100 for motorists who drive on lanes which have been closed on a smart motorway. These lanes are shown by red Xs on automated signs above the motorway and are used when there is a blockage or accident to prevent further incidents. Any drivers who ignore the signs in future to take advantage of a clear lane could face fines. The government is expected to announce that offenders will face £100 fines and three points on their licence. It is believed they will be modifying roadside cameras to help identify drivers who violate these restrictions.
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Electric cars have burst in to the car industry within the past decade now representing over a 5% market share in Britain. Huge strides have been made in technological advancement in this time, which is making electric cars more and more affordable however, are they really the future?
The government has created a target that by 2040 all new vehicles must be electric (this does include hybrids) although many commentators want to see this target brought forward 10 years. This is part of their âRoad to Zeroâ scheme. On of the things the government are doing to try increase the appeal to electric cars is offering a grant of up to £3,500 on its list price.
Some car makers in Britain have stepped up their investment for electric cars. Jaguar Land Rover in January announced investment into a battery site at Hams Hall that will produce hybrid and pure-electric systems for its cars, while Aston Martin has stated an ambition to produce the batteries for its luxury Lagonda vehicles in the UK.
However, there is evidence that Britain is falling behind the rest of the world when it comes to electrification. Britain builds the Nissan Leaf â the best-selling electric car in Europe â with imported battery cells from Japan packed together into larger packs at a Sunderland site and used in the neighbouring car assembly plant and BMW has stated that while it will still assemble the electric version of its mini at its Oxford plant, the batteries will be shipped from Germany.
The issues surrounding electric cars do not stop there unfortunately. Currently there is only a âpatchyâ network of charging points which is discouraging UK drivers from embracing electric cars, analysis suggests. More than a third of local authorities have ten or fewer locations where drivers can plug in their vehicles with wide variation across the country. The average distance between points varies from 10km in Craven, North Yorkshire to just 0.16km in Westminster.
The Department for Transport says 80% of charging is done at home, but for drivers who do not have access to off-street parking, access to charging points is essential. New research found that more than four-fifths (84 per cent) of the public wouldnât consider buying an electric vehicle unless the Government invests heavily in a comprehensive public charging network.
There is also evidence that range limitations and the upfront costs are also putting drivers ff electric cars. A survey by WhoCanFixMyCar.com found that two fifths (40 per cent) havenât purchased an electric vehicle due its range limitations In addition to this 48 per cent of drivers surveyed havenât purchased an electric vehicle due to the cost, which tends to be typically higher than petrol or diesel. The average price of a non-electric car is £12,919 whereas the average price of an electric car is nearly £20,000.
Insurance tends to be higher for electric car owners. Matt Oliver, car insurance expert at GoCompare, said: âInsurance for AFVs tends to be slightly more expensive than for petrol or diesel counterparts, due in part to the higher cost of new AFVs than equivalent traditionally fuelled cars and the costs of repairs and parts, which arenât as widely available.â However, he continued on to say that this would likely change over the next few years as demand for these cars increase. While insurance costs on paper my cost typically more, electric cars can benefit from zero tax if it costs under £40,000.
Mr Oliver did, however, say that this is likely to change over the next few years as demand increases for these cars.
It would seem then, that whilst itâs unlikely to see a revolution of electric cars in the next few years as costs are still too high and the infrastructure still isnât in place. However, as we move into the medium to long term and these issues are addressed it is almost guaranteed that electric cars, or at least hybrids, are set to take over the car industry. via https://www.findmeadrivingtest.co.uk/now-you-have-passed-your-driving-test-2-2/ In 2014 software which manipulated air pollution tests was discovered in vehicles from many car makers, most famously Volkswagen. Since this time diesel has only come under more and more pressure with multiple reports finding that diesel cars were much worse at releasing Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) than their petrol equivalents. Soon governments were put under pressure to act and did so by largely introducing a number of taxes on such cars. Essentially, the driver will pay one band higher car tax than they would have done before that date. The changes could see some drivers pay up to £500 more to tax their car in the first year than if it was registered before April 1st, 2018. London has also just introduced an ultra-low emission zone in the centre that will likely affect the majority of diesel cars manufactured before 2015.
It is not just London that is trying to find ways to lower its air pollution. In 2020 Birmingham is planning to introduce pollution charges on cars driving within the cityâs ring road, with an expected fee of £6 to £10. In Leeds there are plans to charge the most polluting vehicles up to £50 a day to enter a new clean air zone within its ring road from January 2020. Meanwhile, Bath has plans to charge many motorists £9 a day to drive into its Georgian streets.
These changes have made a massive impact. Consumers are now beginning to look elsewhere which has caused diesel sales to see a huge £17.1% drop from 2017-18. The plummeting sales of diesel cars has driven Britainâs auto industry to the brink of a crisis, with the axe falling on thousands of manufacturing jobs, and dealerships threatened with savage restructuring. Nissan is preparing to cut hundreds of jobs at its Sunderland plant, the largest car factory in the UK, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is cutting 1,000 jobs in the Midlands factory that builds Range Rovers and the Land Rover Discovery and at Vauxhallâs Astra plant in Ellesmere Port, 650 jobs â a third of the workforce â have gone since the PSA takeover. The future for diesel is also just as bleak, Academics at Aston University predict they will account for just 15% of the UK market by 2025, currently they are nearly 38% of the market.
Dieselâs troubles are not just present in the UK however, sales of diesel cars have also slumped in many European countries as regulators and politicians crack down, with plans for bans, levies and additional taxes in many cities. France, the UK and the Netherlands have also backed plans to ban the sale of new diesel and petrol vehicles between 2025 and 2040. Similarly, judges decided that German cities, in the heart of Europeâs biggest car market, have the right to ban diesels on their streets, and Romeâs mayor proposed an outright ban from 2024, a year before Paris expects the same.
Car makers seem to have adopted two widely different approaches to try and combat the turbulent years ahead. Some manufacturers see the writing on the wall. For example, this week Fiat Chrysler announced plans to end production of diesel cars by 2022; Porsche has ditched two models and Toyota has indicated it will never launch a new diesel again. BMW plans to build a fully electric version of the Mini at its Cowley plant near Oxford from 2019. Volvo also announced that from 2019, all its new models will have an electric motor. VW has earmarked â¬70bn (£62bn) to produce battery-powered versions of all models by 2030. On the other hand, British manufacturers are keen to resist. Jaguar Land Rover in particular is on the hook, with diesel representing around 90% of its cars sold in 2017. It invested heavily four years ago in a new, multi-billion-pound Euro 6 engine plant in Wolverhampton, just as Ford was spending almost £400m on its diesel plant in Dagenham.
However, this focus on all thingâs diesel had led to some cleaner and more efficient modern dieselâs being targeted unnecessarily. A spokesperson for the European Automobile Manufacturersâ Association summed it up well, âit is important that we stop demonising diesel technology as a whole. Instead, we need to differentiate between the old diesel fleet and the latest generation of vehicles.â This is further supported by research from the European Automobile Manufacturersâ Association (ACEA) found that new diesel cars performed well below the NOx threshold of the real driving emissions (RDE) test. In addition to the low NOx output, they also typically emit less CO2 emissions than petrol equivalents. This begs the question as to whether the government is actually shooting itself in the foot by following such a narrow path in its quest to reduce air pollution.
via https://www.findmeadrivingtest.co.uk/now-you-have-passed-your-driving-test-2/ In 2014 software which manipulated air pollution tests was discovered in vehicles from many car makers, most famously Volkswagen. Since this time diesel has only come under more and more pressure with multiple reports finding that diesel cars were much worse at releasing Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) than their petrol equivalents. Soon governments were put under pressure to act and did so by largely introducing a number of taxes on such cars. Essentially, the driver will pay one band higher car tax than they would have done before that date. The changes could see some drivers pay up to £500 more to tax their carin the first year than if it was registered before April 1st, 2018. London has also just introduced an ultra-low emission zone in the centre that will likely affect the majority of diesel cars manufactured before 2015.
It is not just London that is trying to find ways to lower its air pollution. In 2020 Birmingham is planning to introduce pollution charges on cars driving within the city’s ring road, with an expected fee of £6 to £10. In Leeds there are plans to charge the most polluting vehicles up to £50 a day to enter a new clean air zone within its ring road from January 2020. Meanwhile, Bath has plans to charge many motorists £9 a day to drive into its Georgian streets. These changes have made a massive impact. Consumers are now beginning to look elsewhere which has caused diesel sales to see a huge £17.1% drop from 2017-18. The plummeting sales of diesel cars has driven Britain’s auto industry to the brink of a crisis, with the axe falling on thousands of manufacturing jobs, and dealerships threatened with savage restructuring. Nissan is preparing to cut hundreds of jobs at its Sunderland plant, the largest car factory in the UK.Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is cutting 1,000 jobs in the Midlands factory that builds Range Rovers and the Land Rover Discovery and at Vauxhall’s Astra plant in Ellesmere Port, 650 jobs – a third of the workforce – have gone since the PSA takeover. The future for diesel is also just as bleak, Academics at Aston University predict they will account for just 15% of the UK market by 2025, currently they are nearly 38% of the market. Diesel’s troubles are not just present in the UK however, sales of diesel cars have also slumped in many European countries as regulators and politicians crack down, with plans for bans, levies and additional taxes in many cities. France, the UK and the Netherlands have also backed plans to ban the sale of new diesel and petrol vehicles between 2025 and 2040. Similarly, judges decided that German cities, in the heart of Europe’s biggest car market, have the right to ban diesels on their streets, and Rome’s mayor proposed an outright ban from 2024, a year before Paris expects the same. Car makers seem to have adopted two widely different approaches to try and combat the turbulent years ahead. Some manufacturers see the writing on the wall. For example, this week Fiat Chrysler announced plans to end production of diesel cars by 2022; Porsche has ditched two models and Toyota has indicated it will never launch a new diesel again. BMW plans to build a fully electric version of the Mini at its Cowley plant near Oxford from 2019. Volvo also announced that from 2019, all its new models will have an electric motor. VW has earmarked €70bn (£62bn) to produce battery-powered versions of all models by 2030. On the other hand, British manufacturers are keen to resist. Jaguar Land Rover in particular is on the hook, with diesel representing around 90% of its cars sold in 2017. It invested heavily four years ago in a new, multi-billion-pound Euro 6 engine plant in Wolverhampton, just as Ford was spending almost £400m on its diesel plant in Dagenham.
However, this focus on all thing’s diesel had led to some cleaner and more efficient modern diesel’s being targeted unnecessarily. A spokesperson for the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association summed it up well, “it is important that we stop demonising diesel technology as a whole. Instead, we need to differentiate between the old diesel fleet and the latest generation of vehicles.” This is further supported by research from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) found that new diesel cars performed well below the NOx threshold of the real driving emissions (RDE) test. In addition to the low NOx output, they also typically emit less CO2 emissions than petrol equivalents. This begs the question as to whether the government is actually shooting itself in the foot by following such a narrow path in its quest to reduce air pollution.
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We are all probably getting bored of the constant talk that is Brexit, but as we head towards March 29th there is still no viable deal in site. This brings the UK closer to a so called âno dealâ Brexit but what does this mean for your driving licence? The current standard is that your driving licence is applicable in any EU country and you can drive without restriction for a period of time. This allows relative ease of movement between countries with no other documents required. A no deal scenario would revert to the default standard for non EU countries. It is likely that you would need to obtain an international driving permit (IDP) in order to drive within the EU. An IDP can be purchased from multiple locations such as the post office. There are two types of IDP and the one you require will depend on the country you are visiting. The two types of IDP are:
The 1949 convention IDP lasts for a total of 12 months from issue but is only recognised in the following countries:
For any other EU country, the 1968 convention IDP would be required. These IDPs last for three years instead of 12 months and is valid in all EU countries plus Norway and Switzerland. Both types of IDP cost £5.50 and available from the post office. Although only 250 post offices sell the IDP currently, by the end of February this will expand to 3500. You will be able to call in at any post office and get an IDP over the counter on a âturn up and goâ basis. And IDP is not new and currently applies to most non EU countries. The US for example requires an IDP to drive and hire a car in any US state. Your Driving Licence When Moving to Another EU Country Under existing terms, if you are moving to become a resident in another EU country, you can simply swap your driving licence for one from the country you are in. This will cease to apply unless there is an agreement in place beforehand. It is likely that agreements will be in place with many EU countries to allow this process before exit day but it is unlikely that this will apply to all EU states and so care will be needed to check which states there is an agreement with. There are many non EU countries that already have an agreement in place such as:
It is said that is in the interest of both countries to allow this to continue to happen otherwise a driving test may have to be conducted in the respective country. This could potentially add a lot of strain onto what is already a pressured driving test system. This would mean a greater demand for test slots and therefore cancellations.
Brexit is a controversial topic but it is now up to retrospective governments to decide on what the course of action should be when it comes to both EU nationals and their driving licences in the UK and British nationals when driving abroad. There is potential for it to become much more difficult but there is just as much chance that respective agreements will be in place by the time the UK is due to leave the European Union. via https://www.findmeadrivingtest.co.uk/pass-your-test-like-a-boss-2/ Find me a driving test has today launched its products on Amazon. Our driving test cancellation checker can be now bought here.
This move is to help demonstrate our commitment to offering test cancellations across all marketplaces. Along with Amazon we also launched a mobile application several months ago. Since launching, Find Me a Driving Test has gone on to help thousands of customers across the UK. We have found hundreds of thousands of earlier driving tests for our users and helped reduce the average waiting time for our customers by over eight weeks. Our commitment to helping our customers pass their tests remains strong and welcome any new customers wanting to make driving their own car a reality. You can read more about our website by visiting our home page.
via https://www.findmeadrivingtest.co.uk/find-me-a-driving-test-launches-on-amazon/ NOW YOU HAVE PASSED YOUR DRIVING TEST!Once you get your first car, youâre are eager to get out and enjoy the open road. Before you can do that though it is important that you have all the legal bits in place; these are not optional and must be in place as you donât want the police taking your new car away or even your licence. A new law meant that any new driver that gets more than six penalty points in the first two years of passing their driving test, will get an automatic suspension. You will not only have to do the theory test element again but also an extended driving test which lasts 80 minutes! Road TaxRoad tax or road fund licence as it is also known is a mandatory requirement. This tax varies depending on when it was made and what type of car it is. If you are buying a car that was registered before 1 March 2001 the tax will be judged on the size of the engine. The larger the size the higher the fee. If it is registered after 1 March 2001 then the fee will be judge on the amount of CO2 it produces. There has been changes to car tax in both 2017 and 2018 where the average amount paid has gone up. Even Hybrid vehicles still have to pay a tax when previously they didnât. If you are deciding to buy a full electric car then the tax is free as it is part of the âultra-low emissionâ group of vehicles. There are two ways to tax your new car; online or through the post office. Online is the easier option but both have the same result. If you do decide to go to the post office then you must take your MOT certificate, vehicle registration documents (V5C) and if in Northern Ireland, insurance certificate. You can pay road tax monthly, 6 month and 12-month increments. You can save some money by choosing to pay it yearly. If you have chosen to pay it yearly and decide to sell your car, you will receive a refund as the road tax cannot be transferred to a different car. MOTThe MOT is a health check but for your car. Every year this must be conducted, and it is not optional. The test lasts a couple of hours and consist of many checks such as tire pressure, breaks, lights and other important safety aspects. The only exception to this is if you purchase a brand new car as an MOT does not have to be completed until the car is three years old. There are over 19,000 MOT centres in the UK so they are easy to find. If you look out for the blue three triangle sign this will indicate they offer MOTâs. The MOT does not guarantee the mechanical condition of the car as the test does not cover engine, gearbox and clutch. If your car fails its MOT, you will be given the reason why. Most MOT centres let you resolve the issue within a time period and will complete a second test on your vehicle. You will not be given a MOT pass certificate without fixing an issues with your vehicle. Car insuranceFor a new driver (and particularly young drivers), this is the biggest payment they will have to pay in the first year after passing their driving test. Sometimes it can be more expensive than the csot of your car! Regardless of price it is still the law that you are required to insure your car. Failing to have insurance can often lead to an instant ban (especially if you are a new driver who has just passed their driving test). How much the insurance is going to cost is down to quite a few factors such as:
The price of the insurance will steadily go down as you build up your no-claims bonus, grow older and hold your licence for longer. Penalty points could easily increase the cost of insurance. For drivers who have just passed their driving test, a good option would be a âblack boxâ. This is a little box that is fitted to your car and will track the way you drive. This means the insurance company can see how you are driving and will monitor things such as acceleration, time of day you are driving the car, speed and breaking intensity. Some insurers offer discounts for young drivers throughout the year for good driving scores. When you filled out an insurance quote it will offer you three different types of insurance â Comprehensive â This is what most people tend to go for as it is offers complete insurance. With this type of insurance, you are covered for damage to your vehicle and personal injury. Due to the amount of cover you get, this is often the most expensive option. Third party â This is the legal minimum and the cheapest policy. The third party is anyone you might injure or whose property you damage. Third party, Fire and Theft â This also covers other people, property damaged and also covers your vehicle being involved in a fire or if it is stolen. Choosing the right insurance can be difficult, as a new driver it is important that you shop around before you commit, there are comparison site available which will help you in this process. via https://www.findmeadrivingtest.co.uk/now-you-have-passed-your-driving-test/ Pass Your Test Like A BossLets be honest. A driving test isnât much fun! So much of the driving test can come down to such little things or intricate luck that life just doesnât seem fair. However; with this guide you will increase your chances of passing next time!Learn The Route Of Your Driving TestBy far the most important aspect of your driving test is where you will actually be driving. Learning the route will allow you to focus on other safety checks rather than wondering where you are and whatâs coming up ahead. Even if youâre not driving, simply knowing where things are and what is coming up ahead is essential when on your test. Keep CalmKeep calm and carry on is the motto! And it certainly is true in this case. One of the most prominent things we hear about when people come to us looking for driving test cancellations is âI was fine the day beforeâ. This so often rings true. By the time you get to your test, you know your instructor well and therefore feel calm on driving lessons When this becomes a test environment with someone you donât know, nerves can so easily kick in. Nearly all of us here at Find Me A Driving test were the same. Our tip to combat this is to take one or two lessons with somebody else in your car. This could be someone like a friend or a parent. Driving with someone else in the car who you are not used to driving will help to increase the pressure (just like the real test!). Take Your TimeWhy rush? A driving test is only a set amount of time and rushing will not only make you more likely to make mistakes but will run down the clock faster! Whatâs the point? Make sure you take plenty of times with your manoeuvre. You are unlikely to fail your driving test because of the manoeuvre and therefore every minute spent doing it with no cars around, is a minute less having to deal with real and fast changing hazards. Watch that speed!Itâs so important to keep an eye on the speed you are doing. Not only is speeding an instant fail, it gives you far less preparation time. Be extra vigilant when approaching areas with housing as recent council campaigns have seen many areas reduced to just 20mph. Driving at 30mph in a 20mph zone will result in a fail. If in doubt (and there is no traffic behind you) drive at 20mph through these estates. If the road is narrow with many obstacles, this will likely be seen as good judgement by the examiner. Donât PanicDo not panic when it comes to the Sat-Nav part of the test. If you are approaching a major roundabout and you realise you are in the wrong lane, do not make every effort and get in the correct lane. Just carry on as normal and exit the roundabout in your lane a the wrong exit. The instructor cannot fail you for not listening but solely on your driving. Therefore do not panic if you realise you have to change direction. Just keep calm and carry on!
via https://www.findmeadrivingtest.co.uk/pass-your-test-like-a-boss/ How to Find a Driving InstructorAre you looking to drive in the United Kingdom? Perhaps, you just want to learn how to drive in the UK and you want to ensure you have the best results as possible while learning as much as you can within a little period. In this piece, we will explore how you can find a driving instructor and the things you should look out for when looking for a driving instructor.
Driving is fun. Beyond fun however, driving helps connect people to different places. For some,this is going from home to work. To others, it means going from a friendâs house to the cinema.Irrespective of individual perspective of the importance of driving, one truth remains: you really need to be approved to drive and must have obtained a driving license before you start burning gas on the road. And it is without any doubt that having a good driving instructor is integral to obtaining a driving license as well as driving safely on the highway.Choosing the right driving instructor, sometimes, is what makes all the difference.
However, the right instructor isnât necessarily someone with all the experiences the world has to offer. The right driving instructor needs to be someone you are comfortable sitting next to and taking advice from. Follow the steps outlined below and you will get a better grasp of those things you should be on the lookout for in a driving instructor. 1. Find out the qualification of the instructorWhen looking for a driving instructor, a major thing you should always have your eyes on is the qualification of the instructor. A driving instructor who is legally permitted and qualified will have a coloured badge displayed in the front of the windscreen. The coloured badge will either come in a pink or green colour. You should note that the two badges hold different meanings. First, the pink badge implies that the driving instructor is not fully qualified by law to hold driving lessons. Hence, any instructor with this badge is only a trainee and is generally known as a Potential Driving Instructor abbreviated as PDI. On the other hand, the green badge implies that the driving instructor is fully qualified by law to hold driving lessons. Hence, an instructor with the green badge is regarded as an Approved Driving Instructor, abbreviated as ADI. If you are really looking for the best driving instructor,you should go with the one who has the green badge. 2. Ask for Othersâ RecommendationYou surely have friends and relatives who have passed their driving tests and are confident, safe drivers. One of the best ways to find the right driving instructors is to use the discretion of families and friends who have gone through the same process. The reason why you should ask for othersâ recommendation is that they know more driving instructors than you do and they know the good ones. Also, people who have passed their driving tests have others like them in their circles who can recommend other good driving instructors. You will never go wrong by taking this route.
3. Source for Reviews and TestimonialsMany independent driving instructors have their own websites where you can garner information about them and see what their previous customers have said about them. This is a very easy step in finding the right driving instructor. It will take some time, but going through online reviews of a certain instructor might save you a good amount of money in the nearest future. 4. You Should Always Settle for the Best PriceThe best price is relative to everyone. All of us do not have the same idea of what the best price for any item or service should be. Driving lessons are never cheap. Well, if you are using the service of a well-qualified instructor. When driving lessons come cheap, it is very likely that they are not worth the money. When you enroll for a driving lesson, you are likely to pay by the hour.You should always bear in mind that the price you pay per hour is different all over the United Kingdom. 5. Examine the type of Car the Instructor will be Using to take the LessonsThere is nothing more horrible than doing your driving lesson in an old car whose components do not communicate anymore with one another. you have to ensure that the car in which you are learning to drive is fairly new and has all of its components in proper working conditions.
This does not mean that you canât do your lessons in an older car. However, you may not be satisfied with the level of ride and comfort afforded.Additionally, you should ensure that the driving instructorâs car is a dual control vehicle. Thisimplies that the car has an extra set of pedals located in the passenger foot well which the instructor can make use of when necessary. 6. Are You Confortable with the InstructorOne of the things people usually take eyes off when looking for the right driving instructor includes their comfort with the instructor. You may not think it is important, but it could be the most important thing that would make the difference between passing and failing your driving tests. It could also make or mar the kind of driver you will become. While a driving instructor isnât a friend, a co-worker, a parent, or a teacher, they should strike a good balance between all those. A good driving instructor is someone you should be able to listen to and take advice (not commands) from; a driving instructor should stimulate a learning spirit within you. Above all, he should be someone you feel comfortable with when you sit next to him in the car or make a call to when scheduling the class. 7. The Driving Instructorâs Attitude toward WorkYou shouldnât be concerned with the instructorâs attitude toward many things, but you should be when it comes to how the behave toward work. For instance, a good instructor would be punctual, and would offer you the service for which you paid for. The car should always be in proper working conditions and as neat as possible. A good instructor would make you feel comfortable. These are all things you wouldnât get without digging deeper into the instructorâs profile, which is why you were earlier advised to ask for othersâ recommendation. 8. What is the Teaching Style of the InstructorYes, you are mostly concerned about learning how to drive and getting on the road as quickly as anyone can. But, you might be putting yourself in danger if that is all you care about. The aim of any good driving instructor is to help you see the bigger picture and not just the essence of driving today.
A good instructor would teach you beyond driving. The world has moved past just burning gas on the highway. The best instructors today would teach you attitude while driving, eco-friendly driving, dealing with road users especially at precarious times, and a lot more. In the end, a good instructor teaches you beyond driving. 9. Are there Any Great Extras Offered by the Instructor?When looking for a driving instructor, it is important you ask them or browse for yourself what they have to offer you. Are there any help they can render that transcends the act of learning to drive? Can the instructor adjust his schedule to yours so you can be more comfortable during the lessons? You also need to find out if the instructor offers post-test lessons. 10. Can the Instructor Operate at Your Level?We mentioned earlier that you should always go for the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and not the Potential Driving Instructor (PDI) when looking to have a good instructor. This is actually a good advice, but you may have to use the services of the Potential Driving Instructor if you want someone who is a bit âmore basicâ and wouldnât be going on too fast. If you feel you can always catch up with a faster instructor, you should opt for the Approved Driving Instructor. Bear in mind though, the better or more advanced the instructor, the higher the pay. It is important to check the validity of the driving instructor in question as it is feared that some ADIsâ are operating illegally. 11. Quality of InstructionThe quality of instruction is equally important as other factors when looking for a driving instructor. The difference between the good driving schools and the bad ones is not the number of cars, the newness of cars, or the level of their instructors. The difference is usually the level of instruction given by the schools. Being approved by the law isnât enough to justify that an instructor can pass knowledge to another. The same way the most brilliant student is not always the best teacher. When choosing a driving instructor, ensure that you consider the quality of instruction being given by the instructor. 12. Keep SearchingThere isnât a better way to find the right driving instructor than to keep searching until you find the one you feel is perfect for you. ConclusionLooking for the right driving instructor may entail a lot of work and consume your time. However, if you follow the steps provided above, finding a good driving instructor will become easier for you. via https://www.findmeadrivingtest.co.uk/blog/how-to-find-a-driving-instructor/ How to Find a Driving InstructorThe Tech Take Over Are you looking to drive in the United Kingdom? Perhaps, you just want to learn how to drive in the UK and you want to ensure you have the best results as possible while learning as much as you can within a little period. In this piece, we will explore how you can find a driving instructor and the things you should look out for when looking for a driving instructor.
Driving is fun. Beyond fun however, driving helps connect people to different places. For some, this is going from home to work. To others, it means going from a friend’s house to the cinema. Irrespective of individual perspective of the importance of driving, one truth remains: you really need to be approved to drive and must have obtained a driving license before you start burning gas on the road. And it is without any doubt that having a good driving instructor is integral to obtaining a driving license as well as driving safely on the highway.
Choosing the right driving instructor, sometimes, is what makes all the difference. However, the right instructor isn’t necessarily someone with all the experiences the world has to offer. The right driving instructor needs to be someone you are comfortable sitting next to and taking advice from. Follow the steps outlined below and you will get a better grasp of those things you should be on the lookout for in a driving instructor. via https://www.findmeadrivingtest.co.uk/blog/how-to-find-a-driving-instructor-2/ |
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