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4 essential winter driving tips for new drivers

17 October 2017 by 1ofa

4 essential winter driving tips for new drivers

If you’re a new driver, the British winter brings a whole range of hazards that you may be experiencing for the first time after your test.

In the run up to Christmas, when roads are busier, the nights get dark, and icy conditions are more common, you’re statistically more likely to get into an accident than at any other time of the year. In fact, research has shown that the 5 December is the most dangerous day for motorists (Co-Op Insurance), as more accidents occur than on any other day.

With this in mind, let’s take a look at some of the essential winter driving tips that you need to know as a new driver. Read on to find out more.

Consider switching to winter tyres

Winter tyres are designed to offer more traction and grip when the weather takes a turn for the worst. You should seriously consider winter tyres if you live in the country, or any other area where road conditions can get particularly treacherous.

Though driving on winter tyres is the best way to deal with icy conditions, they can be costly to buy and install, which puts many new drivers off. You can save money by purchasing the tyres and fitting them yourself, which is a life skill worth learning — take a look at Lookers’ guide to changing a tyre to learn how. Alternatively, there are lower cost snow chains and snow socks you can fit to provide an additional level of grip too.

Adjust your driving style

As you are a recently qualified driver, you’re probably already cautious when on the road, but winter driving requires a whole new level of care and attention. Firstly, braking distance on icy roads increases tenfold compared to braking in regular conditions, according to the RAC, so it’s essential that you leave a much larger gap between you and the next car. You’ll need to be even more vigilant for potential hazards too, so keep your eyes peeled.

Take care to operate your car smoothly to reduce your chances of skidding on the ice. If you do, be sure to steer gently into the direction your car is moving and don’t let go of the wheel or apply the car’s brakes heavily.

Prepare for driving on country roads

If you live in the country or need to head out of your town or city, you’ll find that rural roads receive a lot less maintenance attention than those in urban areas, so following the advice in the point above is very important. However, you also need to prepare for the worst in case you do have an accident, as help or roadside assistance will take longer to reach you. Always check the weather forecast before you head out and, if the outlook is grim, reconsider whether this journey is really necessary.

You also need to make sure you have the right kit for country driving in winter. Items like extra de-icer, ice scrapers, a first aid kit, and a fully-charged mobile phone are essential if you find yourself in an emergency, so pack them all into your boot before you head out. Motoring specialists Halfords have a full gear checklist that is worth looking over to see if you’ve missed anything.

Carry out regular safety checks

Though you will have covered carrying out regular safety checks while learning to drive, it’s very important that you carry them out through the winter when the risks of suffering an accident are greater. Plus, if you do experience a mechanical breakdown, the weather can often make the wait time for assistance longer than usual, so it’s wise to be proactive instead.

The AA recommends that you follow the FLOWER principle, which stands for: fuel, lights, oil, water, electrics, and rubber. You should aim to carry out these checks every couple of weeks in regular weather, but you may want to increase this to weekly during the winter.

Take these four top tips on board this winter and you will be much better placed to avoid any accidents or breakdowns. And, if the worst should happen, you will be well prepared to deal with the situation.

Looking for driving lessons in Paisley, Renfrewshire and Glasgow areas? Call, txt, email or request a call back from website at Learn Me Driving School

Filed Under: Driving school, Information, News, Tips Tagged With: AA, changing a tyre, country roads, Driving School, driving style, Glasgow, Halfords, paisley, renfrewshire, snow driving, winter driving, winter tyres

Driving lessons Ibrox area

13 April 2017 by 1ofa

Massive well done to Kayleigh Callaghan on passing her practical driving test at Shieldhall. You done brilliant. 👍👍
Absolutely delighted for you and I’m sure your mum and dad will get you a wee car soon.

Kayleigh took her driving school lessons in Ibrox, Govan, Cardonald and Mosspark areas with her instructor.

Filed Under: Driving school, News Tagged With: driving instructor, driving lessons Glasgow, driving lessons Ibrox, Glasgow

Young Drivers Guide

12 August 2016 by 1ofa

Check out the young drivers guide HERE

A short, but informed look at some of the key aspects facing many young and inexperienced drivers when they get behind the wheel.

 

learner accidentsThe guide covers Road Safety, Saving money, Cautions, Managing a breakdown, Coping with an accident, Car maintenance, Filling up, Changing a tyre, and Winter driving.

25% of road fatalities are caused by people using mobile phones.

Did you know that 60% of road fatalities occur on country roads?

14% of all road fatalities are caused by drink driving.

Read through the guide and get tips on how to change a tyre, to coping with a breakdown, it’s all there for new, young or inexperienced drivers.

I hope you find this a useful and informative guide as you go forward with the freedom that driving gives you.

Looking for a driving lessons in Paisley or Glasgow areas? Call, txt, email or contact form to get your local driving instructor Ricky.

Stay safe

Filed Under: Driving school, Information, News, Tips Tagged With: breakdown, change a tyre, driving instructor, driving lessons paisley, Driving School Paisley, Glasgow, guide, inexperienced, paisley, young driver

driving test pass for Megan from cardonald

9 June 2016 by 1ofa

 from CardonaldCongratulations to my wee pal Megan Mcdowell from Cardonald in Glasgow who passed her driving test with flying colours at Shieldhall test centre, after taking lessons with her driving instructor Ricky with Learn Me Driving School.
Was a pleasure and a joy seeing you go from being very nervous in the beginning, on to become a fantastic confident driver, who I know will be very safe on the roads.
Well done Megan and see you on the road soon. 👍🚗🚦

Filed Under: Driving school, News, Recent Passes Tagged With: cardonald, driving instructor, driving lessons Glasgow, Driving School Paisley, Glasgow, instructor, shieldhall

Driving instructor Glasgow Paisley Linwood and Johnstone

27 January 2016 by 1ofa

Driving school success

Recent driving school passes for Learn Me driving school in Glasgow, Paisley, Linwood and Johnstone.

If you are from any of these areas and would like to take driving lessons with a friendly driving instructor, then call, txt or email Ricky on 07742107550 info@learnme.co.uk or via the contact form, stating which area you stay.

Linwood driving lessons and great pass for Fraser

Linwood driving school pass

 

 

Ibrox driving lessons success for Thomas from Ibrox

Glasgow driving school pass

 

Paisley driving lessons area success for Sarah from Ayrshire

Paisley driving school pass

 

Johnstone driving lessons pass for Elaine

Johnstone driving school pass

 

Well done all with getting your full practical driving license and on road.

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your First Car after passing your driving test

25 September 2015 by 1ofa

So you sit your driving lessons in Glasgow or Paisley and pass your practical driving test.

With your driving instructor guiding you on the path to the freedom of being a full licence holder, you then need a car.

RoofboxThere are so many to choose from and so many options to purchase or lease etc. So which route do you go?

Well here is the The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your First Car

to choosing your first car to help you out, kindly produced and sent to Learn Me Driving School by Contract Hire and Leasing

We hope you find this a useful resource while deciding on which car to get.

Good luck and happy motoring.

View the guide by clicking the link > The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your First Car

Filed Under: Driving school Tagged With: driving instructor, driving lessons Glasgow, driving lessons paisley, driving test, Glasgow, pasiely

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