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Rainham was an independent village until 1928 when it became incorporated into the borough of Gillingham. As this is quite a popular location and due to the fact that there are a variety of roads, it will often be included within a driving exam. more »

As a learner driver, all the different laws can be very intimidating but fret not. Whether you are looking for driving lessons in Gillingham or elsewhere, this post will be sure to keep you clued up on the current laws! 

Checking that your vehicle is safe to drive 

One of the most important things that you need to do before driving is checking your vehicle is safe to drive. A vehicle can still be unsafe even with an up to date MOT. Every time you drive you should make sure you have checked that; the windscreen, windows and mirrors are clean, all the lights work and that the brakes work. more »

When it comes to learning to drive there are some that take to it like a duck to water. While there are others who struggle all the way. more »

The time spent learning to drive is an investment that will last you the rest of your life, the skills you learn will make you a good driver and keep you safe for years to come. It is not just the practical side of driving the car you need to master, the theory side is just as important and an essential part of the test. more »

During a driving test, it is common to make mistakes. This is because the period that you take your driving is normally short to allow you remember everything that you have been taught during your driving course. You will need a substantial amount of practice and experience for you to stop making these mistakes. The five major ones are as follows: more »

Most fatalities on our roads involve teenage car drivers with inadequate training on post-test driving skills, a reason that prompted the Driver and Vehicle Standard Agency to expand its curricula to capture these concerns in driving lessons. more »

Should you go for a car with automatic or manual gears, or one with both?

In the motoring world, there is one argument that’ll rage on for years to come. Not the differences between having a Ford Fiesta compared with a Volkswagen Golf. That of the differences between automatic or manual gears.

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How the British road numbering system works

Without road numbering zones, our journeys would be harder to complete. Imagine asking for directions, or directing drivers, without reference to A-roads, B-roads, or motorways? If you travel some distance, it would be harder than eating soup with a fork. more »

Dotty driving laws from around the world

You might think that some of our driving laws are a bit petty. With this blog post, we at Drive 4 Life Academy suggest you ought to think again.

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Could Ofsted style league tables be introduced for driving instructors?

This week is the start of the Key Stage 2 examinations for Year 6 pupils. It is also the beginning of the test period for Key Stage 1 pupils. Since the National Curriculum was conceived as per the Education Act 1988, the success of each school is due to its test results. In 1991, Ofsted introduced league tables which, alongside Parental Choice, could influence a school’s fortunes.

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