Bold Goals by DVSA
https://www.topgear.com/.../uk-govt-wants-slash-driving...

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The UK govt wants to slash driving test waiting times to seven weeks

Because right now, the average waiting time to take your driving test has crept up to... 22 weeks...

Tag: TOPGEAR.COM

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday,

20th May 2025

DVSA Press release on Driving Test Availability:
https://www.gov.uk/.../transport-secretary-acts-to-make...

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Transport secretary acts to make thousands of extra driving tests available each month

Further action to reduce waiting times will see thousands of additional tests made available every month...

Tag: GOV.UK

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday, Government information

13th May 2025

Transport Secretary stepping in to reduce Test Backlog
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2kv8qw83gpo

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Driving test backlog to be cleared by next summer, minister says

The transport secretary has pledged to reduce the number of learner drivers in England waiting more than five months to sit practical exams...

Tag: BBC.CO.UK

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday,

6th May 2025

More test backlog woes... Reminds me of the 2020 era!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy4v12p9e82o

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'I was 11,000th in the queue': Learner drivers struggle with test backlog

Some people used the Easter Monday bank holiday as a chance to have a much-needed lie-in. Not Stephen Dawes, who set his alarm for 05:45. It wasn't to start work or to catch a train - he just wanted to book his driving test...

Tag: BBC.CO.UK

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday,

29th Apr 2025

Commonly overlooked, heavily under-rated
https://www.gov.uk/pass-plus

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Pass Plus

Pass Plus is a practical training course that takes at least 6 hours and is for drivers to improve their skills and drive more safely...

Tag: GOV.UK/PASS-PLUS

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday, Government information

22nd Apr 2025

Are you "Ready2Pass" or do you want to "Safely Drive For Life?"
https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk/

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Ready to Pass?

How to pass your driving test by learning viatl skills, managing nerves and taking mock tests...

Tag: READYTOPASS.GOV.UK

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday, Government information

15th Apr 2025

Changes in effect:
https://www.gov.uk/.../new-rule-for-driving-test-changes...

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New rule for driving test changes and cancellations to reduce waiting times

Learner drivers will need to give more notice when changing or cancelling their car driving les...

Tag: GOV.UK

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday, Government information

8th Apr 2025

Go on Linda!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgn3y3klwzo

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York woman: 'I passed my driving test at 74 - it was now or never'

Linda Ning's first trip will be to Sainsbury's with her friend, followed by visits to church...

Tag: BBC.CO.UK

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

1st Apr 2025

A pet peeve... and a rule that shouldn't be broken!
https://www.rac.co.uk/.../driving.../middle-lane-hogging/

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Middle-lane hogging - here are the facts and what the law says | RAC Drive

Here we take a closer look at middle lane hoggers, answering the questions: is it legal, why d...

Tag: RAC.CO.UK

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

25th Mar 2025

...But how much does it all cost?
https://theweek.com/.../how-to-get-your-driving-licence...

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How to get your driving licence: costs, rescheduling, tips for passing and motoring abroad

Less than 50% of drivers pass their test on the first attempt - here’s our guide to getting behind the wheel...

Tag: THEWEEK.COM

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

18th Mar 2025

Is your test centre here?
https://www.thesun.co.uk/.../hardest-test-centres-uk.../

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10 HARDEST test centres in the UK to pass your test do you live near one?

It’s bad news for those learning in two major cities in the south west...

Tag: SUN.CO.UK

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

11th Mar 2025

Insights into young drivers:
https://roadsafetygb.org.uk/.../firstcar-publishes.../

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FirstCar publishes insights into young drivers

New research, carried out by FirstCar, has found that 33% of young drivers take between 7-12 months to learn to drive – with 30% taking between 3-6 months...

Tag: ROADSAFETYGB.ORG.UK

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

4th Mar 2025

Driving Licence Changes
https://www.gov.uk/.../digital-driving-licence-coming...

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Digital driving licence coming this year

The UK government is launching a GOV.UK Wallet to simplify access to services...

Tag: GOV.UK

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday, Government information

25th Feb 2025

Renewed demand for Electric Driving Lessons
https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/.../24891034.third-wrexham.../

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Amost a third of young people in Wrexham want to learn to drive in an EV

Almost a third of young people in Wrexham would choose to learn to drive in an electric...

Tag: LEADERLIVE.CO.UK

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

18th Feb 2025

Learning to Drive - Electric!
https://www.byd.com/.../guides/learning-to-drive-in-an-ev

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Learning to Drive in an Electric Car | BYD

How open are Brits to learning to drive in an electric car. BYD has su...

Tag: BYD.COM

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

11th Feb 2025

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

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What Did You See?

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

Tag: YOUTUBE.COM

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

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

Tag: BRISTOLPOST.CO.UK

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

28th Jan 2025

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 ...

Tag: YOUTUBE

Tag: General

31st Oct 2015

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

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

Tag: COUNTYTIMES.CO.UK

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

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

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

Tag: GOV.UK

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday, Government Information

7th Jan 2025

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

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

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!
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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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Tag: School News

11th May 2016

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

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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