by admin | Apr 4, 2012 | Blog
Hey I’m Tom the owner of Brighton Driving Lessons. Our driving school is made up of 4 top-notch driving instructors. We have a wealth of experience underlined by a tremendous reputation in the area for high quality, relaxed and affordable driving tuition. Our...
by admin | Feb 26, 2012 | Blog
Have you ever discussed the price of driving lessons with a friend and been shocked by how little they’re paying per hour? If you study cost of driving lessons you might be surprised to realise that all is not what it seems. I receive phone calls from people all the...
by admin | Feb 23, 2012 | Blog
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) encourages you to take someone with you on your driving test. This will usually be the person who has taught you to drive, but it could be a relative or a friend. They must be over 16 years old and cannot take any part in the test....
by admin | Jan 11, 2012 | Blog
Every day, around the world, 3,500 people leave home and never return because they have been suddenly, violently, killed in a road crash. I’m part of a team employed to minimise the tragedy caused by road crashes and passionately believe we all have a part to play; to...
by admin | Dec 16, 2011 | Blog
How to successfully fight a parking ticket By ED MONK http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-1708393/How-fight-parking-ticket.html#ixzz1gK5PLeZB As many as 8million parking tickets are issued annually in the UK. Only a fraction of these are contested but...
by admin | Dec 10, 2011 | Blog
The first fatal accident involving a pedestraian and a car is generally reckoned to have happened in the Lower Shoreham Road, in Hove, Sussex. The car was doing a dangerous 8 m.p.h. Andrew Marr, The Making of Modern Brian from Queen Victoria to V.E. Day....
by admin | Nov 25, 2011 | Blog
We would like to provide you with some useful information to help you on your way to passing your test and a lifetime of safe driving. What you need to bring with you on your first driving lesson You’ll need both parts of your driving license. You must have this in...
by admin | Nov 24, 2011 | Blog
Some driving tests are affected by the current severe winter weather. What should I do if I think my driving test might be cancelled? If you’re due to take your practical test, follow the advice given on your appointment letter and call your test centre if there is...
by admin | Nov 4, 2011 | Blog
Brighton Driving Lessons would like to welcome Rob McClelland to the team. Check out what Rob’s passed pupils have to say about him… Rob is the second driving instructor I have had and he is brilliant! He boosted my confidence and helped me believe in my...
by admin | Oct 24, 2011 | Blog
What is Aquaplaning? A vehicle can only aquaplane if the two main causes are present; namely, Speed and Water. Take away the water or reduce the speed and you take away the risk of aquaplaning. Skidding in wet conditions while preserving some traction (some of the...
by admin | Oct 23, 2011 | Blog
For those of you out there taking driving lessons and are thinking about booking your driving test, here is a handy guide to the level and skills you need achieve to pass your driving test and continue to be safe on the roads after passing your driving test....
by admin | May 24, 2011 | Blog
Soften hardened blades by rubbing vinegar along the blade. Allow the vinegar to seep into the blades for ten minutes. Rinse the wiper blade with clean water. Blades will be softened, allowing them to perform better. Even properly caring for and restoring your wiper...
by admin | Mar 23, 2011 | Blog
Motorists will at last be offered some relief in today’s Budget after pump prices reached record highs. The AA said last night that the average cost of petrol was 133.46p a litre, with diesel at 140.01p a litre. Just a year ago, drivers were paying 116.71p a litre for...
by admin | Dec 18, 2010 | Blog
Due to the rise in annual snowfall in the UK motorist are having to adapt their driving abilities to stay safe on the UK roads. Winter driving lessons are available from £20 per hour. If your nervous or worried about the prospect of getting stuck or caught out then an...
by admin | Dec 7, 2010 | Blog
Drivers being warned to prepare for the worst ever pothole season. Over the coming months the roads will thaw and crack creating hundreds and thousands of potholes. Due to the icy conditions last year British motorists paid out £320million to repair damage cause by...
by admin | Oct 21, 2010 | Blog
Get ready to take your driving test On the DirectGov website, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) state; “Those who pass their driving test have had, on average, about 45 hours of professional training combined with 22 hours of private practice… Learners...
by admin | Oct 11, 2010 | Blog
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) encourages you to take someone with you on your driving test. This will usually be the person who has taught you to drive, but it could be a relative or a friend. They must be over 16 years old and cannot take any part in the test....
by admin | Oct 4, 2010 | Blog
A new element to the driving test starts today. The driver will be asked to follow an instruction from the examiner to get to a named place using signs without a sting of instructions e.g. turn left, turn right, straight on…...
by admin | Sep 9, 2010 | Blog
Whether I’m picking you up from Brighton, Hove, Lewes, Shoreham or Burgess Hill I usually pick up pupils 1 hour and 30 minutes before their test start time. This gives us an opportunity to recap all the manovors, show me tell me questions and answer any last minute...
by admin | Aug 31, 2010 | Blog
The date is fast approaching that the DSA’s latest change to the driving test will be implemented. The independent driving element of the driving test will come into effect on 4 October 2010. But does that mean you have to rush into taking your driving test before...
by admin | Aug 15, 2010 | Blog
Major news of late has been the various Government incentives for motorists to buy new cars. These schemes include cash bonuses to scrap an old car in favour of a newer, greener model and money towards switching the traditional internal combustion engine for a fancy...
by admin | Jun 16, 2010 | Blog
Can I use my own car for the test? Yes, but beware. The examiner needs to be satisfied that the car is roadworthy. They’ll be checking the tyres are legal, lights are not broken and working, external mirrors are present and not cracked, and the windscreen is...
by admin | May 26, 2010 | Blog
If you hold a full international license you are entitled to drive in the U.K. for one year from the date of your arrival. However, you cannot take your theory or practical tests without a UK provisional licens. You should apply for this as soon as you start taking...
by admin | May 5, 2010 | Blog
Before you can start learning to drive or take any of the three driving tests you need to apply for a provisional drivers licence. There are a few important points to take into consideration and multiple methods of applying for your licence, this useful guide...
by admin | Apr 20, 2010 | Blog
Practical Driving Test Brighton Once you have completed the eye test and vehicle safety questions, the examiner will walk around your car, taking details of the make and model and checking that the vehicle is roadworthy. Before the test, make sure that your car has no...
