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Are You Struggling for Ideas for Christmas Presents for your Relatives/Friends? Want to Give Them Something that Will be Worthwhile and Have a Lasting Impact? Why Not Give Them a Gift Voucher for Driving Lessons This Christmas? Here at Bentley School of Motoring we have gift vouchers available that can be made up to any…

Many people do not know the difference between a single and a dual carriageway. It is particularly important when driving on a national speed limit road. Single Carriageway A single carriageway road is a road where there is no separation between yourself and oncoming traffic. It could be one lane each way or more. Dual…

What is an ADI driving instructor? ADI stands for Approved Driving Instructor. An ADI is somebody who has been tested and certified by the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to instruct learner drivers. Driving instructors are Graded either A or B with Grade A being the highest achievers.It is against UK law to charge…

The MOT test changed on 20 May 2018, with new defect types, stricter rules for diesel car emissions, and some vehicles over 40 years old becoming exempt. The changes are meant for cars,motorbikes vans and other light passenger vehicles. There are 5 main changes to the rules: 1. Defects will be categorised into 3 types…

At the moment learner drivers are not permitted to drive on the motorways and must wait until they have passed their driving test to go on them. This can lead to many newly qualified drivers either avoiding using the motorway network or going onto them with a lack of experience and knowledge. From Monday June…

In this blog we will look at the questions that you may be asked whilst in the test centre car park. You will be asked one of the following by the examiner and we have split them into 4 categories. Under The Bonnet Lights Tyres Other Questions Under The Bonnet First of all you will…

During your practical driving test you will be asked two vehicle safety questions. Before you start driving you will be asked a tell me question. This is where you would explain how you would carry out a safety task. During your drive you will be asked a show me question. This is where you would…

With a cold blast of winter upon us it is important for all drivers to be prepared for the conditions. Here are some tips to get you through this type of weather: Plan your journey beforehand and don’t go unless it is essential Check the weather forecast before you set off Keep your mobile phone…

Late last year the driving test had a number of changes to it to try make the driving test more real life and relevant to today’s driving conditions. The driving test will now involve up to 20 minutes of independent driving using a sat nav . The candidate will need to follow instructions given by…