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Things to do before arranging driving lessons...
To start you on your journey into taking driving lessons and becoming a good driver it's best to do some research. Hopefully these things to do before arranging driving lessons help, so that you can be enjoying the freedom and independence driving can provide in no time.

Adrian Palmer
Sep 7, 2022


Driving Lesson: Signalling When Moving Off and Parking.
There are four things you should ask yourself:
1. Will anyone benefit?
When moving in or parking only signal if someone benefits, don't get into the habit of automatically signalling. You have a clear view of the road around you, it enables you to accurately assess if anyone will benefit. By asking the question "Will anyone benefit" it ensures that you always observe properly before moving.
2. When should I signal?
Adrian Palmer. www.beagooddriver.co.uk
Jun 22, 2015


Tips To help You Be A Good Driver: Observations Moving Off.
It just takes one missed observation when driving to be involved in an accident. So here are a couple of tips to help maintain good...

Adrian Palmer
Apr 14, 2015


This Could Save You Money on Driving Lessons!
begin to observe the road and other drivers while you sit in the car. And when walking along the street watch how the traffic flows at juctions and lights.

Adrian Palmer
Jan 20, 2015


Learner Driver Tips
Firstly, what is a good driver?
Someone who is considerate to all road users and pedestrians. They are focused on the road in front and aware of what is around them at all times and always drive to the road rules and conditions.
Just by reading this you are already displaying one of the most important attributes to becoming a good driver. You’ve recognised that you must always be actively developing your skills while behind the wheel.
Simple changes in attitude can have a mas
Adrian Palmer. www.beagooddriver.co.uk
Jan 12, 2015


Driving Test Backlogs... Don't Pay Instructors Extra To Get You a Driving Test.
The UK car practical driving test backlogs are worse than ever. In the 15 plus years I've been an instructor they have never been so bad. The average waiting time is 22 weeks. Tests can only be booked 24 weeks in advance, so it's very, very difficult to even get a test for any date never mind get a cancellation. One, if not thee biggest problem is that since covid, tests have become a commodity for unscrupulous driving instructors to gain extra income. The DVSA is trying to s
Adrian Palmer. www.beagooddriver.co.uk
Jun 24


Eco Driving Tips. Drive More Energy Efficiently.
this one thing will make a huge difference to fuel economy, vehicle upkeep costs and safety.
Adrian Palmer. www.beagooddriver.co.uk
Feb 27


5 things people should but don't ask their driving instructor before starting lessons...
What is their cancellation policy, for you and them? Will they add on time if they are late? Do they have a different price for the use...
Adrian Palmer. www.beagooddriver.co.uk
Jan 14


Driving Lessons And Driving Tests During The Covid 19 Pandemic (Non Lockdown): What's Different?
Driving lessons and the driving test has been affected just like everything else during the pandemic. Here is a list of things that are a...

Adrian Palmer
Nov 3, 2020
Returning to driving after a stroke.
My 78 year old father worked various driving jobs in Edinburgh and across the UK since he was 17. Motor bikes, Mini buses, HGVs, and up...

Adrian Palmer
Jan 20, 2019
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