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– Ray Davis
We will be blogging about all things driving related. We will be keeping it informative and hopefully an interesting read for you.
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Chief editor
My name is Noel Gaughan
I run Intensive Courses,
I have been a driving instructor for over 25 years and I believe being a driving instructor is the best job in the world.
I have written for most of the driving instructor magazines in the UK.
Braking on wet roads
So, you're in a modern car and maybe you feel pretty invincible when you're driving in the rain? Think again... Modern cars are packed with safety systems that can help you stay in control in the rain - but only if you use them correctly. Read on to discover how...
Driving in The Rain on Wet Roads
Picture this: the sky darkens, rain starts to fall, and the road ahead shimmers under a sheet of water. Your tyres, which usually grip dry tarmac without a thought, now have far less contact with the road. Visibility shrinks. Stopping suddenly takes twice the distance...
Top Benefits of Choosing an Independent Driving Instructor
Ever wondered what it's like to have a driving coach tailored just for you? Picture this: You're sitting behind the wheel, palms slightly sweaty but ready. Next to you sits your independent driving instructor, armed not with cookie-cutter lesson plans, but with a...
How Can You Avoid Dazzling Drivers Behind You & The Glare Of Approaching Cars At Night
Imagine driving at night and almost immediately, you'll probably be thinking of the glare of oncoming headlights, or those in your rear view mirrors, and being dazzled by lights, particularly in wet weather. Whether or not you enjoy driving at night, there are certain...
The Two Second Rule For Safe Driving Distances UK
The two-second rule in driving is a driving technique used in the United Kingdom to help maintain a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you. The informal rule of thumb is a technique to use to work out what distance should you keep from the vehicle...
Highway Code 2022 Updates
Highway Code 2022 Updates – What You Need to Know On 29 January 2022, there were important updates to the Highway Code that all drivers need to know – whether you’re learning to drive or you have years of experience. These changes have been introduced to make the...
Pass Your Driving Test the First Time – 14 Top Tips
Pass Your Driving Test The First Time in 2022 Passing your driving test the first time must be your ultimate goal when you are doing your driving lessons. Everyone has got or will get nervous on the day of their practical driving test, it’s human nature. Always try...
How to be a Good Driver pass your Driving Test & Become Better!
Would like to become a good driver - or if you're a good driver, become better still? Many people think way too much about how they can pass their driving test without considering the most important question, how can I become a good and safe driver for the rest of my...
Driving Test Fail? What Should I do next?
Driving Test Fail? Have you failed your driving test again? A lot of people come to us because they failed their driving test and not quite sure what to do next. This is what you need to know what to do next. If you have just failed your DVSA practical driving test...
What’s the difference between Crash Courses, Intensive Learning and Intensive Driving Courses?
What's the difference between Crash Courses, Intensive Learning or Intensive Driving Courses? What’s in a name? You’re searching for a quick but effective way to learn to drive, so you’ll have seen these phrases a few times. But what’s the difference between them, and...
Driving advice articles
These articles cover driving skills, safety, learning options, and common driving test topics.
How to Brake Safely on Wet Roads
Crash Courses and Intensive Driving Learning Explained
The Differences Between Good and Bad Driving Instructors
What Is Distracted Driving and Why It Is Dangerous
Driving Instructors – What They Do and How to Choose One
How to Drive Safely in the Rain and on Wet Roads
Driving Into Old Age – Staying Safe and Legal
What Happens If You Fail Your Driving Test
Driving Test Fraud – What It Is and Why It Matters
Driving Test Nerves – How Stress and Anxiety Affect Performance
Driving Test Waiting Times Explained
How Many Driving Lessons Will I Need
How to Teach Your Children to Drive Safely
Independent Driving Instructors – Pros and Cons
Motorway Driving Lessons Explained
Learning to Drive as an Older Learner
Online Theory Test Training Explained
What to Do After You Pass Your Driving Test
The Practical Driving Test Explained
Press Office and Media Information
Refresher Driving Courses – Who They Are For
How Driving Course Reviews Are Calculated
Tips for Safer Night-Time Driving
Semi-Intensive Driving Courses Explained
Taking a Driving Test in Summer – What to Expect
The Two-Second Rule for Safe Driving Distances
What to Expect from Top Quality Driving Lessons
Understanding and Avoiding Driving Test Faults
Last updated: 22/12/2025