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Hybrid vehicles - a step to the future for driving lessons
What impact having a hybrid car will have on driving lessons.
Emma Hallett
Mar 28, 20222 min read


Changes to the Highway Code 29th January 2022
There have been several changes and over 50 rules updated. This is a summary of the changes that impact car drivers.
Emma Hallett
Jan 31, 20223 min read


Change in towing laws from 16th December 2021
The law has changed to allow all full licence holders to tow without taking a further test.
Emma Hallett
Dec 17, 20211 min read
Extra support available for disabled drivers who break down
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower have partnered with National Highways to better support disabled drivers on England's motorways and major...
Emma Hallett
Nov 30, 20211 min read


Newton Abbot 20mph plans
Devon County Council are seeking the views of residents and people who work in Newton Abbot on their plans for more 20mph zones in the town.
Emma Hallett
Oct 26, 20212 min read


Changes to the Highway Code (motorways)
There are lots of changes coming to the Highway Code soon. From 14/09/21, the first changes were introduced around motorways.
Emma Hallett
Sep 24, 20212 min read


Driving with a disability
Information about the process to follow to start driving or get back to driving following illness or injury.
Emma Hallett
Aug 3, 20214 min read


What you need to know about short-term driving licences
Most driving licences are valid for 10 years, but some conditions may worsen over time so the DVLA overcomes this with short-term licences.
Emma Hallett
Jul 14, 20212 min read


Has driving got worse since lockdowns?
Why driving may have deteriorated since lockdowns and how we can avoid being part of the problem.
Emma Hallett
May 26, 20211 min read


Why you should take a mock driving test
I have always offered mock tests to my customers, but I feel that given the current situation, mock tests are vital.
Emma Hallett
Apr 8, 20212 min read


Top 5 faults that cause people to fail their driving test
There are many things that could cause you to fail a driving test. Even the most prepared, confident driver doesn't always drive away...
Emma Hallett
Mar 23, 20214 min read


Is the future electric?
Now that the government have announced the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2030...
Emma Hallett
Jan 14, 20212 min read


Get ready for winter
With winter on the way and the weather on the turn, if you haven’t already prepared your car, now is the time to act.
Emma Hallett
Dec 1, 20202 min read


How to prepare your car for MOT success
So you've passed your test and now have to take your car for an MOT, do you know what to expect?
Emma Hallett
Nov 9, 20202 min read


Top 10 myths about the driving test
There are many things you may have heard about the driving test but how many of them are true? 1. Friday afternoon is a bad time to take...
Emma Hallett
Oct 1, 20203 min read


10 things you need to know before you take your driving test
Everyone needs to pass a driving test to get a full licence, the more you know about what to expect, the less stressed you'll be on the...
Emma Hallett
Sep 1, 20204 min read


10 top tips for managing stress on test day
Some of these tips will also help you to manage your stress during your driving lessons and once you have passed (we all experience...
Emma Hallett
Aug 1, 20202 min read


10 top tips to help you pass your theory test
As theory test centres are reopening this week, I thought it would be a good time to share with you some of my top tips for theory...
Emma Hallett
Jul 1, 20203 min read


10 things you probably don't know about the driving test
This is my first in a series of top tips to help with your learning and tests. If there's anything you know like to know about please let...
Emma Hallett
Jun 1, 20203 min read


Blind spots
So you’ve heard the term blind spots but you’ve no idea what it means? Basically they are the areas that you can’t see by looking forward...
Emma Hallett
Oct 9, 20181 min read
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