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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, 2025
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, 2025


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, 2025
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


Do We Actually Want Self-Driving Cars?
No Autonomous vehicles There has been lots of coverage around the subject of autonomic vehicles. Only this week it has been reported that Edinburgh is to be the first UK city to use driverless buses. It is thought by many to be the biggest technological advancement in recent times, however I haven’t read anything that addresses the possible effects to our health taking driving away could bring. It is obvious that the cost of changing the current road infrastructure to accomm

Adrian Palmer
Nov 25, 2018
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Driving Tip: Bankhead (Spiral) Roundabout In Edinburgh
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Learner Driving Tips: A71 Calder Roundabout (towards Edinburgh) Right to A720
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