Changes to the driving test start today.

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…...

What happens before the start of my practical driving test?

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...

Independent driving in the driving test

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...

Government Cash Incentives To Buy a New Car

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...

FAQ’s: Taking your driving test in Brighton?

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...

International Driving License

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...