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Why Space & Time are important for your Driving.

When you drive around all day, day after day, you see a lot of people making the most basic of errors simply because they are not giving themselves the appropriate amount of space and time to drive safely never mind effectively or with any sort of consideration.

Apr 8

Contacting Instructors at the 11th hour.

Don't leave it to the 11th hour to contact a Driving Instructor about lessons.

Mar 21

There's no need to panic. The new GDL rules aren't what you might think.

If you have your provisional already then dont freak out. You shouldn't be affected by the new rules. Never say never though as the DfI could always change their mind.

Mar 18

Making a Waiting List Submission.

It doesn't matter which Instructor or School you choose, filling in a Waiting List form has become the norm now and is available on most Driving Schools websites. However, there are a few details you will want to consider and make sure you fill in before hitting the send button and sitting back and waiting for a reply.

Mar 6

International Driving Licence holders need to wake up!

The standard of International Drivers applying and putting themselves forwards for Driver Testing is well below what should be expected.

Feb 25

Road Death Statistics for Road Deaths in Europe

Is the Graduated Driver Licence Program for Northern Ireland a work in progress?

Safer Drivers are the DVA's focus across the board and that has been a constant for a long time but are they targeting the correct demographic?

Feb 16

Dealing with solid white lines.

Understanding Solid White Lines on the road is so easy that you might want to slap yourself for every mistake you've ever made in dealing with them.

Dec 23, 2025

What do you do when an Emergency Vehicle comes up behind you?

Dealing with Emergency Vehicles

It's not something that happens very often but when it does it's really handy to know what is needed from you, the driver, when an Emergency Vehicle turns up behind you with Blue Lights on and Siren wailing to get your attention.

Dec 13, 2025

Simple things to remember for your driving test.

Just a reminder of the things you need for your driving test. You will need to bring with you. Your Provisional Driving License (both the Paper and Plastic parts). Your Theory Test Pass Certificate.

Nov 28, 2025

Why won't my Driving Instructor to take me for my Driving Test?

Did you book the test without talking to them first? Have they told you you're not ready? Are you ignoring their advice in an effort to accelerate yourself through the test process? This topic is a hot one amongst Driving Instructors and to a point is one of our greatest frustrations. Let me ask you a couple of questions... Do you know almost everything there is to know about Driving Tests, Driving Rules & Regulations? Why do you assume you are ready to take the test

Nov 20, 2025

Let's talk Manoeuvres & what Examiners are looking for.

Driving Test Manoeuvres. Easy or Hard? What are Examiners really looking for when it comes to manoeuvres? Is it the manoeuvre or the...

Nov 13, 2025

Learning to Drive and using your Mirrors

Simplifying the mystery of when to use your mirrors!

When you're learning to drive one of the most important factors is how, when and how consistent you are when you're using your mirrors.

Oct 31, 2025

What an Examiner sees when you're on your Driving Test.

Obvious stuff for an Examiner to see when you're being Driver Tested.

There are a number of really obvious things that any Examiner can sit and watch and see if you are doing things correctly when you are out and about on your Driving Test. To keep it really simple, if you can keep the things that an Examiner can see easily in check you could really improve your chances of passing.

Oct 16, 2025

What does 'Use of Speed' mean for you on your Driving Test?

What does Use of Speed mean on your Driving Test?

Sep 28, 2025

Can you cross your arms while steering during your driving test?

How is Crossing your Arms while Steering viewed by an Examiner?

One of those things that comes up during conversation with new learners is the subject of crossing your arms while steering. Often the answer to the approach to it from an Instructor or an Examiner comes as a bit of a surprise.

Sep 17, 2025

What's the truth of NI Test Centre Pass Rates?

There is much more to passing a driving test than the statistics of 1st time passes alone.

Aug 28, 2025

Include your Instructor in your test debrief.

Get your Driving Instructor involved with your Test Debrief please.

Aug 28, 2025

Have you ever noticed a Learner Driver out and about with a passenger wearing a Yellow high-vis waistcoat?

The person in the hi-vis is actually a Driving Examiner and the person in the Drivers seat is a student actually taking their driving test.

Jul 31, 2025

International Licence holders... PAY ATTENTION to this!

Imagine anyone failing their test and starting to drive on the public roads with no licence. It wouldn't be acceptable even though they have probably had a lot of training and are aware of the actual rules. Why is it acceptable for an International Licence holder to drive on when they've proved they not safe to drive on our roads?

Jul 14, 2025

Don't download the Driving Test Routes App

Please don't downloading the Driving Test Routes app below. It's fake!

Don't be fooled by other Test Route Apps for Northern Ireland

Jun 16, 2025