Be A Good Driver...Edinburgh Driving Lessons 

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 bit different:- Before the lesson... I clean all hand controls, handles as well as the seats with 80% alchohol sanitiser. I text the learner 5 minutes before the lesson to check if either they or anyone they have been in contact with has any "Covid 19 Symptoms." I request hands to be sanitise before entering the car. During the lesson... Cl

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...

In my 8 years experience as a driving instructor I know all learners experience nervousness to some degree especially just before their driving test. You get over the initial fear of doing something new, learn all the road rules and controls of the car, book the test and then it hits you “oh oh, I've got my test in a week!” For some people mental preparation for the test is just as important as the actual drive. If you let nerves get out of control it can adversely affect yo

So it's time for your first driving lesson... here are some things to expect and some tips for what to bring and wear. Whether you have...

Choosing the car and dealer. If you haven’t already make a shortlist of the cars you like. Decide on essential features to determine...

I am a fully qualified driving instructor in Edinburgh with over 15 years experience. I often have drivers come to me for lessons after doing Intensive courses with other driving schools. So here are a few things to consider before deciding if an Intensive driving course is the best way for you to learn.

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?

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 awareness while driving in the UK and hopefully reduce your chances of ever being in an accident when moving off. When moving off anywhere: Accept observations will be different each time depending on the situation. Ask yourself, where are the areas around me that a road user or pedestrian could be and how will they be effected by what I am ab