Learning clutch control

Are you looking for  quick tips on learning clutch control?
If the answer is yes then checkout my latest video.

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Driving lessons in Milton Keynes

Driving lessons

If you are looking to start driving and cannot make your mind up then have a look at this short video on some of my driving test passes in the milton Keynes area.

I hope you like it and if you need more information on driving lessons in the Milton Keynes area then just follow the link below to find of my lesson prices and offers and also read my customer reviews.

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Safe and happy driving

James Travis

Black box insurance

Black box insurance

After you pass your driving test and get buy your first car you will no doubt be offered a black box in your car from the insurance company.  http://www.drive-travis.co.uk/black-box-in-cars All you need to know about it.

Driving test, turn in the road video

Observations needed for an effective turn in the road.

The short video shows how to use effective observations on the turn in the road manoeuvre for the driving test.

Driving test. Show me/ tell me in the car video

Hi, the short video covers the questions that the examiner will ask you at the start of the driving test.  The video covers inside the car.

Driving test. Show me/tell me video

At the start of your driving test your examiner will ask you one show me question and one tell me question. The short video covers under the bonnet of the car.

Driving tips for driving on snow

A few tips on driving on snow.

This is a video on the sort of problems you will encounter when the snow comes and you are forced to drive to work or back home.  Hope some of these tips and advise help you.

Driving tips for autumn driving.

A quick video on how to drive in autumn.

Meeting and Anticipation while learning to drive.

While on your driving test you will be expected to  anticipate other road users and give way when needed.

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Tips to help with a Sat Nav

The Sat Nav

Whatever your age it's important that you understand the limitations of a sat nav system so that you can get the best out of it without getting into trouble.

1. You're driving, not the sat nav 
   You can't blame the sat nav if you commit an offence or have an accident. It's your fault.
2. Trust your eyes not the sat nav
   People have been marooned in fords, driven into rivers and down railways because their sat nav told them to. If the road looks wrong, don't take it. 
You know what you're driving, the sat nav probably doesn't 
If you have a large vehicle or a caravan, you can't be sure that a road is suitable just because the sat nav tells you to go down it. Watch for signs. 
Watch the road not the sat nav 
A sat nav can give all sorts of information about where you are going, much of which you don't need.
Don't block your view of the road
The sat nav should be in your line of sight. You don't want to have to look down or turn your head a long way, but it should not block your view of the road. Put it where it won't injure anyone in an accident. 
Don't try to programme the sat nav while driving 
Programming on the move will take one hand from the wheel, two eyes from the road and a brain from driving. Always pull over before adjusting settings.
Use all of the features
On a complicated, busy roundabout, it is unwise to take your eyes off the road to look at the sat nav, and much better to receive spoken instructions. 
Check the route is practical before you go 
Is the sat nav taking you to the right Farnborough? Hampshire, Warwickshire or Kent? If you put in the wrong destination, it will take you to the wrong destination. Does the route look right? 
Update the sat nav regularly
It needs to know about new roads, new traffic systems and generally keep itself up to date.
Thieves like sat navs too 
If it's detachable, always take it out when you leave the car. Mounts or suction cap marks also attract thieves as they know that drivers who remove the sat nav from the window tend to leave it in the car.

How are your driving lessons going?

As a pupil do you ask your driving instructor questions or do you just nod your head and agree?
If you nod then you need to ask yourself what do you want to get out of your driving lessons.  Yes we all know that you want to pass your driving test and drive off into the sunset.  But if you don't ask your instructor questions they you will not get the best out of your driving lesson.
Questions like:
Why do I keep stalling the car?
What do you mean when you say...?
How do I improve my gear changing?
The list can go. But if you ask any decent driving instructor they will be only to happy to answer any of your questions.  After all, if you are improving faster then everyone is happy and you will save money.
Good luck with your driving lessons.
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The new driving test.

Being tested.

At moment the DVSA are trailing the new style driving test with the help of driving instructors and pupils.  The results are looking promising, but there is no roll out date as such, YET.  What I will do is put up some posts about this.  Keep watching and if you have any questions just ask.

FREE theory test app for you

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