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What did you see?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcNT83m4VGU

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What Did You See?

What Did You See?

This video shows how difficult it can be to see a biker at a junction...

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Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

4th Feb 2025

Help for those that need it most
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/.../free-driving-lessons...

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Free driving lessons for those on benefits - who qualifies and how to apply

Free driving lessons for those on benefits - who qualifies and how to apply

The cost of learning to drive can be a barrier for many, but those on certain benefits could get free lessons...

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Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

28th Jan 2025

How not to do it!
https://www.countytimes.co.uk/.../24807447.learner.../

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Learner driver drove away from police 'at speed' in Newtown

Learner driver drove away from police 'at speed' in Newtown

A learner driver who drove away from police "at speed" has been banned from getting behind the wheel of a car...

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Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

21st Jan 2025

Getting a "Cautious Welcome"
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ceql0xwzj1zo

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Driving test wait cut plan gets cautious welcome from MP

Driving test wait cut plan gets cautious welcome from MP

A Shropshire MP says that the issues overwhelmingly affect young people...

Tag: BBC.CO.UK

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

14th Jan 2025

Changes ahead
https://www.gov.uk/.../dvsa-sets-out-plan-to-reduce...

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DVSA sets out plan to reduce driving test waiting times

DVSA sets out plan to reduce driving test waiting times

Recruiting 450 driving instructors and improving rules for booking driving tests will...

Tag: GOV.UK

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday, Government Information

7th Jan 2025

Stay safe, and remember none for the road!

ABBA - Happy New Year (Video)

31st Dec 2024

Enjoy the festive break!

Chris Rea ~ Driving Home For Christmas (1986)

24th Dec 2024

What is Graduated Licencing?
https://www.rac.co.uk/.../lea.../graduated-driving-licences/

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What are graduated driving licences? | RAC Drive

What are graduated driving licences? | RAC Drive

Graduated driver licensing would put a set of restrictions on new drivers who have recently passed their practical test for an initial period of time. Government statistics from 2023 show that a quarter of fatalities from collisions involving a car driver involve at least one young driver...

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Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

17th Dec 2024

Some fun reading from RAC!
https://www.rac.co.uk/.../learner-drivers-on-motorways/

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Learner drivers on motorways - everything you need to know | RAC Drive

Learner drivers on motorways - everything you need to know | RAC Drive

Though it might seem like a daunting prospect if you’re learning to drive you can have lessons on Britain’s motorways. The law was changed in June 2018 to allow this...

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Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

10th Dec 2024

Are you guilty of any of these?
https://www.largsandmillportnews.com/.../24581991.dvsa.../

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Revealed: The top 10 reasons drivers fail their driving test

Revealed: The top 10 reasons drivers fail their driving test

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging young drivers to read...

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Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

8th Oct 2024

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

View Harry's Story

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

Really the best way of gaining a lifelong skill?
https://metro.co.uk/.../learned-drive-a-week.../amp/

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I spent 5 days learning to drive - and passed my test on day 6

I spent 5 days learning to drive - and passed my test on day 6

I passed after five days of five hour lessons....

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Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

1st Oct 2024

Brand new changes!
https://www.driving.org/milestones-shaping-the-future-of.../

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Milestones: Shaping the Future of learner Driver Training in the UK

Milestones: Shaping the Future of learner Driver Training in the UK

The Driving Instructors Association (DIA) is calling on all Potential Driving Instructors...

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Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

24th Sep 2024

Oh dear oh dear!
https://www.ft.com/.../2e2aeed7-6d4f-4856-bd09-9cfa982ed1a8

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UK driving test delays creep back up after extra slots fail to dent backlog

UK driving test delays creep back up after extra slots fail to dent backlog

Four in five centres have a wait of more than three months, AA figures show...

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Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

17th Sep 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

Don't get caught out!
https://www.rac.co.uk/.../dvsa-issues-stark-warning-to.../

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DVSA issues stark warning to learner drivers over websites selling driving tests

DVSA issues stark warning to learner drivers over websites selling driving tests

With the backlog of learner drivers set to be a priority for the new Labour government, the DVSA has stated that drivers should be vigilant where they purchase their test from. This week, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging learner drivers to only use the official GOV.UK website to book and manage their driving test....

Tag: RAC.CO.UK

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

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

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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Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

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'

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

The UK’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

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

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

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

'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 – unless you’re willing to pay a middleman up to £350. What’s behind this black market? And is there any way to avoid it?...

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13th Aug 2024

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

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...

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Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

6th Aug 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

everything you need to know for the theory test

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

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