Nobody expects to be involved in a collision, and when it happens the shock can make it hard to think clearly. Knowing the steps in advance helps you stay safe, protect other people and meet your legal duties. This guide is written for learners and new drivers in...
Every driver was a learner once, yet learners and their instructors regularly face aggressive overtakes, tailgating and horns. This guide is for both sides: how other drivers can help learners stay safe, and how learners can stay calm when someone behind is impatient....
Getting your driving licence follows the same steps for everyone in Great Britain, but some important things changed in 2026, especially how practical tests are booked. This guide takes you through each step in order, with the official fees and what it looks like when...
When driving on UK roads, it is imperative to use the appropriate signals to let other road users know what you plan to do next. Signalling correctly gives other road users enough time to react and act if necessary. Not signalling at the right time could result in a...
Dyslexia is best known for affecting reading and spelling, but for some people it also affects how they take in and remember information. Learning to drive involves a lot of both, so the way lessons are taught matters. At Oxon Driving Tuitions, our instructors have...
DL25 is the name of the driving test report your examiner marks during your car driving test. Examiners now record it on a digital test report, and the faults you made appear in the email you receive after your test. This guide explains how the report is marked, what...
Taking your driving test is a pivotal moment on the journey towards becoming a qualified driver. For many learners, it's seen as the final hurdle. However, not everyone is truly ready when they believe they are. This can lead to frustration when a driving instructor...
If you are autistic, learning to drive can feel like a lot to take on at once: a new place, a new person, and plenty happening around you on every road. How the lessons are planned makes a real difference. At Oxon Driving Tuitions, our instructors have taught autistic...
Knowing when you are ready to take your practical driving test in the UK can be a challenge for many learners. Some may feel confident right from the start, while others may lack the confidence to take the leap from being a learner to a full licence holder. To help...
Feeling nervous about learning to drive is very common. Some learners feel it from the first lesson, others only when traffic gets busy or a test date gets close. Sweaty hands, a racing heart and a mind that goes blank at a junction are all normal reactions, and none...
Supervising a trainee driver is not easy. To begin with, you need to make sure you can do so safely and legally, so you don’t get in trouble! Still, with enough prep work and knowing what to do, it’s possible to do it and do it well. Sol, let’s get into how...
If you've been considering enrolling in a driving school or studying for your driving test, you might wonder if using a phone, sat nav, or other devices when driving is legal. Maybe you receive an important phone call. Perhaps you got lost on the way to your...
Fatigue is a leading factor in many fatal car accidents. However, many individuals wrongly assume that fatigued driving is solely a concern for truckers and other long-distance drivers. You have it backwards there. Fatigue while driving is a problem for drivers of all...
The UK driving test is a crucial step in obtaining a driving licence and becoming a safe and responsible driver. The driving examiner's role is to assess the candidate's ability to drive independently and safely, adhering to the rules of the road. In this article, we...
Becoming a driving instructor with Oxon Driving Tuitions is a great career choice, meeting new people and empowering them to learn how to drive. It can be as flexible as you need it to be and can be arranged around your present work and life fulfilments. To be a...
Most learners who fail the practical driving test fail for the same handful of reasons. DVSA publishes the ten most common ones every year, and the latest list covers tests taken between April 2024 and March 2025. This guide goes through each of them, explains what...
There are three driving test manoeuvres, and you will be asked to carry out one of them during your practical, You won't know which manoeuvre the examiner will choose on your driving test, The ‘reverse around a corner’ and ‘turn-in-the-road’ manoeuvres will no longer...
Failing your driving test is disappointing, but it is very common, and plenty of good drivers fail at least once. What matters most is what you do in the next few days. This guide covers what happens straight after a fail, how to rebook under the 2026 rules, and how...
What is driving test show me tell me questions? During your car driving test, You’ll be asked 2 vehicle safety questions as part of your practical driving test; one show me a question and one tell me question. If you answer either or both questions incorrectly it will...
The practical driving test can be a nerve-wracking experience for many learners, with myths and misconceptions adding to the stress. In this article, we'll explore and dispel some of the most common myths about the practical driving test in the UK. Driving Examiners...