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Learning to drive in winter

We’re only a month or so away from the shortest day, the clocks went back a month ago and if you have just started learning to drive, congratulations, but things aren’t going to get any easier as regards weather and…

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Using a life coach to help you pass your practical or theory driving test

A life coach is an option you can use if you are having trouble either passing your driving test, or you need to figure out a path for you to upgrade your skills, experience and confidence to upgrade your licence…

Scottish government plans to reduce drink-drive limit before Christmas

Last week the Justice Secretary, Kenny MacAskill took steps which, if approved by the Scottish Parliament would mean that the drink-drive limit in Scotland would be cut from 80mg/100ml of blood to 50mg/100ml of blood on 5 December. Coincidentally this…

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Using hypnotherapy (hypnosis) to help you pass your driving test

Hypnotherapy is a common therapy used to put you in a relaxed state and make you more open to suggestions. Because your conscious thoughts are controlled by your subconscious thoughts, any anxiety or worry that you might feel driving can…

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Why you should sort your driver licence before your gap year

Many people have a gap year either immediately before or immediately after university. It’s a good time to go travelling if you don’t quite know what you want to do with your life, and you can gain some valuable experience.…

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Common mistakes that make you fail your motorbike test

We asked instructors to give us some common errors that novice riders make which causes them to fail their test. Like with the car exam, failure to arrive prepared with the right documentation and enough fuel to complete the test, or…

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Putting the clocks back: the problems it causes with driving

The clocks go back again next weekend and the change in daylight hours and disruption to sleep brings problems for drivers. If you are learning to drive then you should take extra care on the roads as not only will…

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