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  This advice will help to make sure that you are always confident about hill-starts!   By using this simple trick you will always move away safely.       This works in all cars with a conventional handbrake lever. …

  The Highway Code gets a modern twist   Anyone over the age of 35 will remember the Government’s Road Safety adverts on TV. Often badly acted and poorly produced at first, they became very effective in relaying important safety …

  Modern cars are more reliable than ever but poor maintenance can still lead to breakdowns or accidents.   You can avoid the inconvenience of a breakdown by spending a few minutes each week on some simple vehicle maintenance.   …

  Cars are more reliable than they used to be – but you still have to look after them.   If your car decides to break down it’s unlikely to do so outside a garage! A breakdown can leave you …

  Road Crossings   Rule 191   When learning to drive (and indeed long afterwards) you will encounter all manner of road crossings.         The Highway code gives great advice to help you…   Rule 191   …

  Roundabouts   Rule 185   When reaching the roundabout you should: give priority to traffic approaching from your right, unless directed otherwise by signs, road markings or traffic lights check whether road markings allow you to enter the roundabout …

  If you think the best gear for driving in town is jeans and a T-shirt, read on! Gears are fitted to motor cars so that the driver can use the engine as efficiently as possible.   The gears allow …

  Prepare, Observe, Move   You might be familiar with the Prepare, Observe, Move, routine (POM) – which is commonly used by instructors to help learners master the skills needed to move off safely.   By the time that you …

Ease ‘n’ squeeze!   It’s likely that as a learner driver you know what the foot pedals for, even if you haven’t had your first driving lesson yet. Most people grow up riding around in cars these days and as …

  SmartDriving want to ensure you get the best possible training.   That is why we not only want all of our training team to be ADIs of the highest standards already, but we want them to have undertaken Continued …