About This Blog
A challenge only becomes an obstacle when you bow to it.
– Ray Davis
We will be blogging about all things driving related. We will be keeping it informative and hopefully an interesting read for you.
If you have driving related experiences that wish us to write about please get in contact with us.
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My name is Noel Gaughan
I run Intensive Courses,
I have been a driving instructor for over 25 years and I believe being a driving instructor is the best job in the world.
I have written for most of the driving instructor magazines in the UK.
Teach your child / Teaching someone how to drive UK
Wondering how to teach your kids to drive in the UK? If you're looking to teach driving to your kid or someone else, read on... Teaching your child to drive is like a right of passage, both for the child and for the parent! While teaching someone to drive when their...
Driving Lessons During Coronavirus – COVID-19
Table of contents List of events Effect on Driving Test Centres Theory Test Centres Practical Test CentresDVSA Online Booking ClosedInstructors Car Hire update Courses on holdTheory Test Bookings update Keyworkers updatesPractical Test DatesTheory Test updates &...
How many driving lessons will I need?
If you're starting to learn to drive, one of the first things you're probably wondering is: How many driving lessons will I need? The answer: Our experience in teaching learner drivers over the last 25+ years tells us that, For absolute beginners... You'll probably...
Congratulations to George Ezra for passing the Driving Test
Congratulations to George Ezra, the singer, who passed the driving test today at 13:35 at the ST ALBANS Driving Test Center with the help of Dennis. About George Ezra George Ezra is an English singer, songwriter and guitarist. After releasing two EPs, Did You Hear the...
Learning To Drive & Driving Instructors For Older Learners & Adults
We get lots of calls from people looking for driving lessons for older adults. These tend to be adults learning to drive when older, who are in their mid-twenties, the thirties and even older over 50s and 60s, wondering if it is too late to learn to drive. They need a...
Motorway Driving Lessons / Course Near Me
Your driving instructor should aim to cover all aspects of motorway driving.
Please see below the DVSA’s aim when they instructed motorway lessons for learner drivers. It is not a comprehensive list but it will help learner drivers become safer drivers. Which is what every driving instructor strives for.
Are you a Distracted Driver?
This week I had the pleasure of doing a piece to camera for the ITV program Good Morning Britain on distracted driving, especially looking at distracted drivers who use their mobile phones to text and tweet while driving. The presenter and cameraman turned up at 6 am...
Driving into Old Age? Need a driver refresher course for seniors?
Driving into Old Age? We offer a driver refresher course for seniors and driving lessons for elderly drivers, over 50s, 60s and 70 plus! Whether you're learning to drive at over 50 and want lessons before your test, or are looking for a refresher course at 65, or even...
What to do & Things to Do After You Passed Your Driving Test
Well, you've done it - you passed your driving test! Congratulations! The question is, what to do after passing a driving test & what happens now? Here are a few things you must do before heading out on your first 'solo driving adventure'. Things to Do After You...
Summer Time Driving Test Secrets
We are often asked when is the best time for taking a driving test. Experience has taught us that summer is typically the best time - here is why. Why Summer is the Best Time for Taking a Driving Test One of the main reasons summer is the best time for taking a...
Last updated: 11/11/2022