Mikes Driving Lessons, Royton, Oldham

10th Sep 2024

What's your plan when you pass your test?
https://www.rac.co.uk/.../survey-reveals-that-younger.../

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Survey reveals that younger drivers are less confident when buying a car | RAC Drive

As the new '74 vehicle registration plates are set to be made available, a poll of 1,000 UK drivers commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has highlighted the generational differences in 'car confidence' when buying and owning vehicles...

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3rd Sep 2024

Oh Dear oh dear!
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/.../thousands-drivers...

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Thousands of drivers in England face being 'without licence' for 'six months'

The UKâ€™s largest pre-17 driving school, Young Driver, questioned 150 driving instructors, and found that two thirds (67%) currently have a waiting list for on-the-road lessons...

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27th Aug 2024

Are you clued up on the changes?
https://www.driving.org/over-40-of-uk-drivers-unaware-of.../

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Over 40% of UK drivers unaware of key Highway Code rule introduced two years ago

More than two fifths of drivers are ignoring a landmark Highway Code provision that was implemented by the Department of Transport two years ago in an effort to increase road safety, according to a survey...

Tag: DRIVING.ORG

20th Aug 2024

The real cause of the Driving Test waiting time Scandal...
https://www.theguardian.com/.../they-have-you-over-a...

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'They have you over a barrel': how scammers, touts and bots took over driving tests

It can take you six months to get a driving test in England â€“ unless youâ€™re willing to pay a middleman up to Â£350. Whatâ€™s behind this black market? And is there any way to avoid it?...

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13th Aug 2024

How would a driving licence change your life?
Check out Harry's Story of gaining his Independence here:

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Harry's Story - Mikes Driving Lessons

This is a quick cartoon showing Harry's story of learning to drive and getting his independence. Want to get on the road too? Simply contact us on any of ...

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31st Oct 2015

An unconventional way to incentivise proper preparation for the driving test?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czk01jpnm5no

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Driving tests: Raise fees for those failing, says RAC Foundation

Learner drivers that fail their test multiple times should have to pay more to retake it, the RAC Foundation has said...

Tag: BBC.CO.UK

6th Aug 2024

The harsh reality of "Driving Test Roulette"
https://www.msn.com/.../i-failed-my-driving.../ar-BB1q9xfr

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‘I failed my driving test. The next one available is in November, 100 miles away’

woman who failed her driving test has voiced her frustration after discovering a backlog means the earliest she can rebook is in November – more than 100 miles away from her home. Ellen Pasternack, 29, who lives in London, found the closest test site to her was in Birmingham...

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30th July 2024

Test waiting times "At Crisis Point"
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3gvdere4xvo

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Driving test delays at crisis point - East of England instructor

Long delays are forcing learner drivers to travel hundreds of miles for a test...

Tag: BBC.CO.UK

23rd July 2024

Part 4 - Ready to pass
Taking your test
https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk/driving-test/

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Taking the driving test

On the day of your driving test, you’ll need to show your driving that you can drive safely in different road and traffic conditions and you know The Highway Code by the way you drive..

16th July 2024

Did you know you can buy gift vouchers for Driving Lessons?
A perfect gift for a birthday or Christmas!

Email info@mikesdrivinglessons.co.uk to order, or for more info, call us on 07825 636 871

Stocks are Very limited and running out, so it's currently First-come First-served, but all Voucher Hours will be redeemable! Don't Miss Out!

Tag: School News | General

30th November 2016

Part 3 - Ready to pass:
Mock tests
https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk/mock-driving-tests/

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Mock Tests

A mock driving test is a practice driving test that you do with your driving instructor. You’d never take any other tests without doing some practice ones first...

9th July 2024

Part 2 - Ready to pass:
Handling test nerves
https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk/driving-test-nerves/

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Managing driving test nerves

Nervousness is a natural reaction to tests and exams. And driving tests are no different. Driving examiners know this, and they’ll do their best to help you relax...

2nd July 2024

Struggling with the Theory test?
Perhaps you are unsure when exactly to click on the Hazard Perception phase?
Get all your questions answered in our FREE e-book "Everything you need to know for the Theory Test" packed with top tips and hints to get you the pass you deserve!
Available to download here: http://www.mikesdrivinglessons.co.uk/everything-you-need-to-know-for-the-theory-test.html

Mikes Driving Lessons, Royton, Oldham - Everything you need to know for the Theory Test...

Find out more about starting Driving Lessons with Mike in the Oldham and Rochdale areas of...

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11th May 2016

Part 1 - Ready to pass:
The skills you need
https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk/driving-skills/

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Skills you need to pass your driving test

When you learn to drive, youâ€™ll be learning and practising 27 important driving skills that youâ€™ll need for a lifetime of safe driving...

25th June 2024

The Basics of learning to drive
https://bookmygarage.com/blog/learning-to-drive-uk-basics/

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10 Things a learner Driver in the UK Needs to Know | BookMyGarage

As soon as you turn 17, you can start learning to drive in the UK. Chances are you will have to wait at least a few months to start learning to drive. The earlier you start looking for lessons, the sooner you can get your name on a waiting list...

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