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Do you dread that moment when your driving instructor asks you to perform a turn in the road? Or how about being afraid to look at how far out you are from the pavement when you’ve just reversed around a corner? Then there may be some good news on the horizon – there’s a chance these types of maneuver will soon be removed from the UK driving test under potential changes that have recently been announced by the Government.
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Professional driving tuition usually takes place during the day as the lighter conditions are best for new drivers who rely heavily upon visibility to learn new skills. However, once you pass your test you will, at some point, find yourself needing to make a journey in the dark and it’s important to be prepared for night time driving, which can be significantly different to daytime driving.
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When you’re learning to drive, all your focus is on passing that all-important test – the test that will give you the freedom to get out and about, to go wherever you want to go, and have some truly memorable trips. But what happens when you swap your provisional licence in for a full licence? Are you now an expert driver? Do you now know everything there is to know about driving? Perhaps not.
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The UK driving test is incredibly comprehensive and does a great job of ensuring the new generation of drivers are safe and confident on our roads, but there is one aspect that isn’t covered by the test – vehicle maintenance. Now, the complex and in depth aspects of maintenance, such as changing ABS sensors for example, are best left to professionals, but there are some types of maintenance that every driver should be skilled in, including changing tyres.
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