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Is your driving instructor qualified?
There are many fraudulent instructors in Edinburgh. Driving examiners are reporting them to the police however they continue to work as instructors in the area. It is important that they are reported as they have not had the necessary PVG and criminal record checks to confirm they are a fit and proper person to be allowed to teach in a one to one environment. Not to mention not qualified to show you how a car should be driven in the UK. To become a driving instructor you must
Adrian Palmer. www.beagooddriver.co.uk
13 hours ago


Learn to Drive in Less Time in West Edinburgh by Starting Before Your First Lesson
At Be a Good Driver , I often tell my pupils across West Edinburgh that learning to drive doesn’t begin when you turn the key — it starts long before your first official lesson. Before I ever sat in the driver’s seat, I already felt confident with the basic controls of a car. Why? Because for years I had been sitting in the passenger seat watching my dad drive. I paid attention to everything — how his feet moved between the pedals, how his hands changed gears, and how the en

Adrian Palmer
Mar 20
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


Tips For New Drivers Buying Their First Used Car. Preparation and Paperwork
Choosing the car and dealer. If you haven’t already make a shortlist of the cars you like. Decide on essential features to determine...

Adrian Palmer
Oct 14, 2015
Are Intensive Driving Courses Worth It?
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.

Adrian Palmer
Aug 4, 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 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

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
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Learner Driving Tips: A71 Calder Roundabout (towards Edinburgh) Right to A720
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