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Driving in bad weather conditions is a crucial skill that the driving test often overlooks, leaving many new drivers unprepared for real-world challenges.
Terry Cook, your host, emphasizes the importance of practicing in adverse weather, such as snow, ice, and fog, rather than cancelling lessons. He encourages learners to assess the safety and necessity of driving in such conditions, suggesting that preparation can include carrying essential supplies in the car and adjusting...
Published 11/18/24
This episode of the Driving Test Podcast focuses on the crucial topic of parking and how the driving test often doesn't adequately prepare learners for real-world scenarios.
Host Terry Cook discusses the differences between the controlled environment of driving tests and the challenges drivers face after passing, particularly in busy car parks. He emphasizes the importance of practicing parking between other cars and navigating multi-story car parks to build confidence and skill.
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Published 11/17/24
The DVSA recently announced the top 10 reasons people fail a driving test. Today we help you by breaking down numbers 5-1.
Jo Wilson is the driving instructor who joins me in this episode as she also provides us with a driving test myth to bust, and a top test tip.
Find more about the DVSA and the driving test here.
The Driving Test Podcast is here to give you all the information and tips you'll need to help you pass your driving test. Whether you're learning to drive, getting ready to...
Published 11/01/23
The DVSA recently announced the top 10 reasons people fail a driving test. Today we help you by breaking down numbers 10 - 6.
Andy Sinker is the driving instructor that joins me this episode as he also provides us why a myth to bust, a top test tip, and we review Harehills test centre!
You can find Andy here.
Find more about the DVSA and the driving test here.
The Driving Test Podcast is here to give you all the information and tips you'll need to help you pass your driving test. Whether...
Published 08/15/23
Learning to drive can be difficult, but learning to drive with confidence can be even harder! That's why today I'm joined by the hosts of The Driving Confidence Podcast; Kev and Tracey Field.
After listening to this episode, you'll have some tips and tricks available to take away and practice in your driving lessons, including:
Why practice makes better (not perfect!)The importance of a win bookWhy you need to know your stuff
We also have our regular features as we bust some myths, provide...
Published 08/01/23
Last year I was joined by the head of driver testing and training policy at the DVSA to discuss their 'Are you ready' campaign and today I'm releasing that episode here to give you some top tips and advice around the driving test.
Check out the DVSA's campaign here.
The Driving Test Podcast is here to give you all the information and tips you'll need to help you pass your driving test. Whether you're learning to drive, getting ready to start, or helping someone else, this show will get you...
Published 05/01/23
Automatic vs manual! It's a debate that's raged for years and will continue to do so, but, is it easier to pass your driving test in an automatic car, or a manual car? And where do electric vehicles fit in?
Sheffield driving instructor Nick Smith joins me to discuss and we continue to bust myths, offer top tips, and review test centres.
You can find Nick here.
The Driving Test Podcast is here to give you all the information and tips you'll need to help you pass your driving test. Whether...
Published 04/15/23
In this episode we take a look at the reasons why people fail the driving test as I'm joined by another driving instructor, Sarah Baldock. We also have the regular tops tips, busted myths, and test centre reviews.
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The Driving Test Podcast is here to give you all the information and tips you'll need to help you pass your driving test. Whether you're learning to drive, getting ready to start, or...
Published 04/01/23
We take a deep dive into the driving test in this episode as we break down what will happen on the day, including:
What the examiners might sayWhat manoeuvre you may getwhy you won't fail on the show me question
Phil Cowley of Cowley's school of motoring is the special guest on this episode and you can find out more via his website and YouTube page.
The Driving Test Podcast is here to give you all the information and tips you'll need to help you pass your driving test. Whether you're learning...
Published 03/15/23
In this first episode, we take a look at what the driving test entails and offer a top tip to help you pass.
The Driving Test Podcast is here to give you all the information and tips you'll need to help you pass your driving test. Whether you're learning to drive, getting ready to start, or helping someone else, this show will get you in the right gear.
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Published 03/01/23
Welcome to the Driving Test podcast.
My name is Terry Cook, and you may have heard me on other podcasts such as the Five Minute Theory or Driving Test Tales. But this podcast, the Driving Test Podcast, is a little bit different. I am going to be joined by instructors and examiners and we're going to do a deep dive into the Driving Test. We're going to look at some of the myths that your friends may have told you and see if we can clarify some of those. We're going to be giving you some top...
Published 02/14/23