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How to Reduce Car Insurance

Getting car insurance as a learner or new driver can be expensive. But with some smart choices and preparation, you can significantly reduce your premiums without compromising safety or legal requirements. Here’s how, from my experience as a driving...

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5 Tips to Save Petrol When Driving

With fuel prices on the rise, adopting fuel-efficient driving habits can lead to significant savings. By making small adjustments to your driving style, you can reduce fuel consumption, lower emissions, and contribute to a more sustainable...

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Speed limits

Knowing the correct speed limits – and when to slow down – is one of the most vital parts of safe driving. The legal speed is the maximum allowed, not necessarily what’s safe in all conditions. Below is a thorough guide for learners. 📏...

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Using ‘L’ and ‘P’ plates

Whether you’re learning to drive or are newly qualified, knowing when and how to use L and P plates is essential. This guide explains the legal rules, best practices, and why many new drivers choose to display P plates. 🟢 L Plates (Learner...

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Practising with family or friends

When you’re learning to drive, practising outside of formal lessons can be highly beneficial — but only if done safely and legally. Below is a guide based on UK regulations and my instructor experience to help you get the most out of practice...

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Check your Driving Test Appointment

If you’ve misplaced or deleted your driving test confirmation email, don’t worry – it’s easy to retrieve your appointment details. Here’s how you can check your driving test appointment: ✅ Step 1: Gather Required...

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Change Your Driving Test Appointment

Changing your driving test appointment is straightforward, provided you follow the correct procedures and timelines. Here’s a step-by-step guide to assist you: ✅ Step 1: Check Your Eligibility to Change You can change your driving test...

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Driving Test Costs

Understanding the costs associated with obtaining your driving licence is crucial for effective planning. Here’s a breakdown of the current fees for theory and practical driving tests in the UK, as of 2025. 📘 Theory Test Fees The theory test...

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