About This Blog
A challenge only becomes an obstacle when you bow to it.
– Ray Davis
We will be blogging about all things driving related. We will be keeping it informative and hopefully an interesting read for you.
If you have driving related experiences that wish us to write about please get in contact with us.
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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.
Spot Signs Of A Good or Bad Driving Instructor & Change Instructors
How to find a good driving instructor Near Me Have you ever wondered whether your driving instructor is up to the job and whether there are any signs of a bad driving instructor? Driving lessons aren't cheap so you should look to get the best driving instructor you...
Why People Fail the Driving Test? 12 Practical Reasons
What are the most common reasons why people fail the driving test? Have you asked yourself this questions? Find below 12 Practical Reasons Why People Fail the Driving Test! All you need to know. Stop wasting time and money. Pass your Driving Test the first time! And...
Teach your child / Teaching someone how to drive UK
Wondering how to teach your kids to drive in the UK? If you're looking to teach driving to your kid or someone else, read on... Teaching your child to drive is like a right of passage, both for the child and for the parent! While teaching someone to drive when their...
Driving Lessons During Coronavirus – COVID-19
Table of contents List of events Effect on Driving Test Centres Theory Test Centres Practical Test CentresDVSA Online Booking ClosedInstructors Car Hire update Courses on holdTheory Test Bookings update Keyworkers updatesPractical Test DatesTheory Test updates &...
Answering How Many Driving Lessons Do I Need To Learn To Drive In The UK?
If you're starting to learn to drive, one of the first things you're probably wondering is: How many lessons should it take to learn to drive? The answer: Our experience in teaching learner drivers over the last 25+ years tells us that, For absolute beginners... You...
Congratulations to George Ezra for passing the Driving Test
Congratulations to George Ezra, the singer, who passed the driving test today at 13:35 at the ST ALBANS Driving Test Center with the help of Dennis. About George Ezra George Ezra is an English singer, songwriter and guitarist. After releasing two EPs, Did You Hear the...
Learning To Drive & Driving Instructors For Older Learners & Adults
We get lots of calls from people looking for driving lessons for older adults. These tend to be adults learning to drive when older, who are in their mid-twenties, the thirties and even older over 50s and 60s, wondering if it is too late to learn to drive. They need a...
Motorway Driving Lessons / Course Near Me
Your driving instructor should aim to cover all aspects of motorway driving.
Please see below the DVSA’s aim when they instructed motorway lessons for learner drivers. It is not a comprehensive list but it will help learner drivers become safer drivers. Which is what every driving instructor strives for.
Are you a Distracted Driver?
This week I had the pleasure of doing a piece to camera for the ITV program Good Morning Britain on distracted driving, especially looking at distracted drivers who use their mobile phones to text and tweet while driving. The presenter and cameraman turned up at 6 am...
Driving into Old Age? Need a driver refresher course for seniors?
Driving into Old Age? We offer a driver refresher course for seniors and driving lessons for elderly drivers, over 50s, 60s and 70 plus! Whether you're learning to drive at over 50 and want lessons before your test, or are looking for a refresher course at 65, or even...
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