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Is the driving test getting more difficult?

Following the changes made to the driving test in 2017, the BBC news website published an article at the end of last year asking the question ‘Is the driving test getting more difficult?’. It’s just over a year since some changes were made to the practical driving test, these were: Increasing the time that the…

Learner drivers now allowed on the motorway!
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Learner drivers now allowed on the motorway!

As of yesterday (4th June 2018) learner drivers of cars in England, Scotland and Wales can now drive on a motorway with an approved driving instructor! Here at Road Masters we’re based right next to the M5 so rest assured we’ll be taking advantage of the new rules to make sure that all of our…

DVSA taxi driving tests to end in December 2016

DVSA taxi driving tests to end in December 2016

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will stop providing taxi driving assessments for local councils from 31 December 2016. People becoming a taxi driver in around 200 council areas have to pass a DVSA taxi driving assessment before they qualify. DVSA will stop providing this service from 31 December 2016. If you already have…

For people who NEED a cancellation driving test
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For people who NEED a cancellation driving test

The DVSA’s waiting list time in Exeter is currently 8 weeks… DrivingTestCancellations.co.uk can find you a test date sooner for £18.  They will email you the second there are closer dates available give you first refusal! One of our recent passes, Nicola, needed to use them as she only had one week left in the…

Funny Driving Lesson Stories
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Funny Driving Lesson Stories

The life of the driving instructor is one of variety, interest and relatively high risk. We meet fascinating characters from different walks of life and enjoy the satisfaction of imparting essential road safety information on a daily basis. However, those of you who’ve watched programmes such as the Dangerous’ Drivers School will appreciate that one-on-one…

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5 Reasons For Failing The Driving Test

Those of you who’ve been taking Road Masters driving lessons in Exeter will undoubtedly be keen to pass the practical and theory tests first time around. However, the Department For Transport have revealed that a mere 47.1% of learner drivers successfully complete these challenging examinations. Some people fail because of extreme nervousness on the big…

Is It Time To Overhaul The Driving Test?
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Is It Time To Overhaul The Driving Test?

A lot has changed since the driving test was introduced in 1935. The car has become the primary method of transport and the completion of the driving test has been widely acknowledged as a right of passage. Road safety has become a major issue and the DVLA have incorporated elements of theory and hazard perception…

Maneuvering Your Way To Driving Test Success
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Maneuvering Your Way To Driving Test Success

It is quite usual for learner drivers to worry about the challenge of performing manoeuvres during the driving test. This is quite understandable, given that the confident completion of an emergency stop or turn in the road may make the difference between success and failure. However, those of you who enjoy the benefit of Road…

2015 – A Year Of Change For Young Drivers
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2015 – A Year Of Change For Young Drivers

Young drivers throughout the United Kingdom are likely to be affected by a variety of changes in 2015. Those of you who’ve been taking driving lessons with Road Masters may well be prepared to take your theory and practical tests. You may be interested in the proposals and expected motoring advancements that are highlighted in…

Maximising the chances of Driving Test success
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Maximising the chances of Driving Test success

It is quite possible that you have spent a considerable amount of time and money learning how to drive. You might even have experienced the emotional strain of driving lessons with friends or family members. However, you’ve shown the determination to overcome the negative experiences and become a fully fledged member of the motoring community….