DVSA Practical Driving Test

Show & Tell Questions

‘Tell me’ questions QuestionTell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.AnswerBrakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side. QuestionTell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how […]

Covid-19 Safety During Training

I’ll doing my best to keep you and myself safe when I start back driver training. Until the reduction of Covid-19 infections are down significantly or a vaccine is ready and social distancing rules are over, it’s best for now, stay home & stay safe.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): conducting driving tests for key workers

Dealing with key workers requests for a driving testYou can view the new service on GOV.UK using the below links: • Apply for an emergency theory test if you’re a key worker• Apply for an emergency driving test if you’re a key worker At the start of the application, they’ll be asked a series of […]

New Practical Test Is “Dangerous” Claim Driving Instructors

Both instructors and drivers believe the new driving test could be dangerous – but why? Source: New Practical Test Is “Dangerous” Claim Driving Instructors – Theory Test Pro

Six driving habits you have that you didn’t know will get you penalty points

Source: Six driving habits you have that you didn’t know will get you penalty points.

Are men or women better learner drivers?

Does gender affect how quickly you learn to drive? Admiral insurance reveals the winner in the battle of the sexes Source: Are men or women better learner drivers?

Intensive Courses are they Good or Bad?

I have always said that intensive driving courses are not the best way to learn to drive for anybody. Even The Association of British Insurers have looked at their accident statistics and have called for a ban on intensive driving courses. Within the proposal to introduce a 12 month learning period is a ban on […]

Texting drivers: Penalty points and fines to double – BBC News

People caught using handheld mobile phones while driving in Britain are to face “much tougher penalties”, with fines and points doubling, ministers say. Source: Texting drivers: Penalty points and fines to double – BBC News

Driving test consultation: the proposed changes explained | Despatch for driver and rider trainers

Today we’ve launched a consultation on changes to the driving test. I thought it would be helpful if I explained the proposals and gave you information on why these changes will better prepare n Source: Driving test consultation: the proposed changes explained | Despatch for driver and rider trainers

Ivan Krushkov

15:50 24 Jan 20

Ray is the best teacher you could ask for. Passed on my first try thanks to his wonderful instructions and easy-going... and supportive manner. Also, impeccable radio station selection and free magic tricks if you're lucky.read more

aKimbodiac .

20:40 14 Jan 20

Best learning experience in my entire life. Raymond is an absolute pleasure to be around, his pacience and teaching... mentality are coustom and spot on. As someone who is terrified of driving, I felt relaxed and focused throughout. Passed without any complications. 5/5 would recommend to anyone.read more

TrickyTriforce

16:55 11 Jan 20

Being my first time learning to drive with a new instructor, I was a bit unsure of what to expect, but Ray has been... consistently reliable and well organised from the start! He responds promptly to messages, is flexible with lesson timings and pick up/ drop off locations and is happy to book lessons a few weeks in advance. He would often arrive a bit early giving the option to start earlier if I was ready to go which made it easier to get to other commitments afterwards. Ray has always been well prepared for our lessons together, bringing teaching aids and diagrams to clearly establish concepts and reference points for manoeuvres, before patiently talking through it all in practice. He also emails handouts after classes, which are great for recapping concepts so as not to waste time during the next lesson. He very helpfully also provided me with access to a driving theory prep app/website which had all the preparatory material I needed and a massive question bank, making passing the theory component a breeze. Our lessons were very enjoyable and varied, with a good balance of driving on different roads and manoeuvres, whilst catering to what I needed for my personal development. I really appreciated his clear and consistent instructions and useful tips which allowed me to build good road habits early on, making things much easier down the line. Overall, driving lessons with Ray were the highlight of my week - thank you very much!read more

Raymond Williams

20:05 05 Jan 20

Ray taught me to drive from scratch, and I passed my test first time last month! He is a great teacher - friendly,... patient and kind, and comes with many years of wisdom and experience. Ray is well-organised - he allows you to book time in his calendar several weeks in advance, and he sends a calendar invitation for each lesson. You also get a text message reminder ahead of each lesson, which is very helpful. Ray is reliable and always turns up on time, which means that you can sometimes even start a little early if you are already ready to go. Soon after I started learning, Ray got a brand new car (Ford Fiesta), and I found his new car very smooth and easy to drive, while still being very responsive to all the controls. With a petrol engine, it is cleaner for the environment than a diesel, and also means that I should find it very easy to drive a diesel if I ever need to, compared to learning the other way around. With his many years of experience, Ray knows all of the best locations around Cambridge for practising different maneuvers, and he is also familiar with all the test routes, which is helpful as you prepare for your test. Ray is keen to ensure that his pupils are prepared for "real-world" driving, which involves learning more than just how to pass the test. For example, we would usually chat and have the radio on during lessons, which puts you at ease and also helps you get used to being able to drive safely while having distractions around you. We also did plenty of sat nav practice, as well as learning how to turn in the road and having some experience of motorway driving - both of which are not currently tested in the driving test. Ray has thought of everything to help with your learning, and even gives you free access to a phone app with all of the questions to learn for the theory test (I got full marks on the theory questions as a result of this). I thoroughly enjoyed learning to drive with Ray, and I looked forward to every lesson. His great personality, touch of sarcasm and sense of humour made learning fun, and I also enjoyed being a guineapig for some of his magic tricks! Overall, I am glad I had Ray as my driving instructor. I am now looking forward to buying my first car and having many years of safe and skilled independent driving. Thank you Ray!read more

Luci Daniel

00:27 23 Nov 19

After passing my test first time, I can confidently say I wouldn't have been able to do it without Ray! He's been an... amazing mentor, he's been patient and massively supportive. There wasn't one lesson I didn't enjoy even when I was feeling super nervous. Great sense of humour, great conversation and brilliant at his job, you would never leave a lesson feeling you haven't learnt enough. Would 1000000% recommend! Couldn't thank you enough Ray😁read more

Marion Cable

16:14 10 Oct 19

Ray is calm, experienced and has an awesome sense of humour. He doesn't just teach you how to drive safely, he teaches... finesse too and this has enabled me to pass first time! His friendly demeanour has meant that after the first lesson I no longer feared driving or learning new things, I looked forward to it. I would highly recommend him to anyone who feels a bit nervous and needs to learn to drive. Not only awesome instructors but Driveaway provides all the resources I needed to learn for the theory and practical tests which prepared me very well. I only wish I could give more than 5 stars!read more

Matthew Stephenson

19:14 10 Sep 19

Ray is a great teacher. I passed on my first attempt! Alongside the excellent teaching, you can also expect Planet Rock... on the radio, lots of nerdy sci fi and comedy film references and, if you're lucky, a bit of magic.read more

Ellen Cornell

14:43 24 Apr 19

Passed with only two minors. Ray was kind and a great instructor. Enjoyed the lessons every week. Would highly recommend