Try the road signs quiz.

How well do you know the road signs.  Try this quiz set by the DSA, http://www.safedrivingforlife.info/sign-quiz/sign_quiz.html

Another test pass

Yes another theory rest pass.  Congratulations to Chris Hallam on passing the theory driving test.

Travis School of Motoring: THEORY TEST PASSED..

Travis School of Motoring: THEORY TEST PASSED..: Congratulations to Nikki Choong on passing the theory test first time today.  See you on the next lesson  when we can plan the practical tes...

THEORY TEST PASSED..

Congratulations to Nikki Choong on passing the theory test first time today.  See you on the next lesson  when we can plan the practical test  www.travis-drive.co.uk
James

You passed the driving test. Well done

Congratulations to Jack Arnold on passing his driving test today first time and with only 6 minors.

All the hard work has paid of, well done.
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James Bond has to take his driving test

Funny story.
thttp://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/95375/Daniel-Craigs-Car-Trouble-James-Bond-Has-To-Pass-His-Test

Hope you like it

James
www.travis-drive.co.uk

Only 3 minors. Driving test pass

Congratulations to Saroj Gurav on passing the practical driving test today with only 3 minors.

Find out more on my website www.travis-drive.co.uk

FAQ about the driving test 2

FAQ from my pupil about driving tests.

Q 2. My friend had two examiners - is that fair?
A. A senior DSA examiner sometimes sits in the back to ensure that the examiners are doing their job properly and not failing people who should pass - this ensures a fair test for everyone.

FAQ about the driving test 1.The driving test report form.

Q. How are my mistakes marked?

A. The examiner will keep track of your drive on a form (Driving Test Report). The form lists a number of items that relate to your control of the car, its equipment and your procedure on the road. There are three categories of mistake that can be recorded. 1. Dangerous faults: these are marked if your actions actually cause da

nger. 2. Serious faults: these are faults that could be dangerous in a different set of circumstances or are habitual errors that are potentially dangerous. 3. Driving faults: these are less serious errors that detract from 'perfect drive'. A single dangerous or serious fault will lead to test failure. You are currently permitted a maximum of 15 less serious 'Driving faults' although it is unlikely you will make anywhere near that many.

You passed the Theory Test..

Congratulations to Benjy Sculock on passing the theory test first time.  All the preparation paid off.  See you in Winslow for your next lesson.

James www.travis-drive.co.uk

Try the test simulator for stopping distance

Try the test simulator http://www.stoppingdistances.org.uk to see the difference on stopping distances.

Booking the Driving Theory Test

Are you ready for the theory test?  If the answer is yes then lets book it.
Follow this link https://www.gov.uk/book-a-driving-theory-test it will take you straight to the DSA website.  It costs £31 to book, no more.
If you want any advise on the theory or practical test then I am only too happy to help.
You can contact me via my blog
Or my website www.travis-drive.co.uk
or just phone me 07747742842

Good luck with your test
James@Travis School of Motoring

Highly Sought After Driving Instructor in Milton Keynes

You can find James www.travis-drive.co.uk  one of the most highly sought after instructors in the area, I am offering 10 hours for only £175 which I find very good value for money in the present economical climate. I offer manual driving lessons in and around Milton Keynes and Buckingham, pupils will drive a lovely Honda Jazz that is very easy and relaxing to drive. so for more details contact me direct on 07747742842.

Driving Instructors in Milton keynes and Buckingham

If you are looking to find a driving instructor in Milton Keynes and Buckingham and can not make your mind up then check out the website of Milton keynes Approved Drivers Instructors Association http://www.mkadia.co.uk

I am a member of the Association they have male and female members.  You could also check out my website www.travis-drive.co.uk It contains photos and testimonials of past pupils.

James

My Driving School Car.. Honda Jazz ES

Manual tuition car

I am currently using a black 2012 1.4 Honda Jazz ES as my Manual training vehicle

Specifications Include:

• Power Assisted Steering
• Air Conditioning
• Anti-lock Braking System
• Dual Controls
• Electric Windows
• Adjustable Seat and Steering Wheel
• Spacious Interior
• Dual Air Bags
• Easy to Read Dash Board
• Rear Fog Lights
• Petrol Engine

If you would like more details about the car or would like an assessment lesson to see if it is suitable for you then please feel free to "contact me." www.travis-drive.co.uk

 

Which Manoeuvre will I get on my driving test?

I get asked by every pupil. Which manoeuvre will I get on my driving test?  "I don't know,  1 in 4 of the manoeuvres".

I asked an examiner if he favours one manoeuvre over another. The answer was that he shares them out equally.

This is my last ten driving tests that my pupils took and the manoeuvres that they got. Starting with my last one first.

1 Bay park (at the end of the test) difficult.

2 Bay park ( at the start of the test ) confidence booster if you get it right.

3 Left Reverse.

4 Turn in the road. Has been known to catch you out

5 Turn in the road

6 Reverse Park

7 Left Reverse

8 Turn in the road

9 Bay park ( at the start of the test)

10 Left Reverse

Hope this helps

James

www.travis-drive.co.uk

Driving after a month break

While learning to drive it is important to keep taking regular lessons, but if you have to take a break, then the thought of starting back can be off putting.

The longer you leave your training the more you will forget.  The important thing to remember is your driving instructor will be more than happy to restart your training.

So don't delay and make that week become a month then a year.  Get on the phone and contact your instructor.
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Driving Lessons Special Offer

For a limited time only I am reducing the price of block booking 10 hours from £220 to
                                                       
                                                     ONLY £175.00 for 10 hours.
Yes that's right saving you £45.
Hurry this offer will stop when I have replaced my four pupils who have passed over the last week.

www.travis-drive.co.uk
Check out my website for the T&C.

Look forward to teaching you
James

Driving on Roundabouts

Well done to Katie Roberts on learning roundabouts in Milton Keynes for the first time.  I am sure that you will soon be confident and completing them on your own by the next lesson.

Safe Driving For Life
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Great Driving Lesson

Well done to Adam Edwards on his driving lesson today.  It was his second lesson and he was completing left and right turns with ease.  Keep up the progress.

View my photo gallery of passed pupils and check out my tips.
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Well done passed first time

Congratulations to Steph White who passed the driving test first time and with only 4 minors.

Looking forward to seeing you driving around Buckingham.

Safe driving for life.
www.travis-drive.co.uk

I passed my driving test first time.

Well done to Rick Rodgers who passed his practical driving test today.  He passed first time and with only 5 minors.

Safe driving for life.

James@Travis School of Motoring
www.travis-drive.co.uk

You passed the driving test

Congratulations to Bhaskar Rajanala on passing the practical driving test today.  Well done, all the hard work has paid off.
Enjoy your driving in Milton Keynes.

Safe Driving for Life.
James@Travis School of Motoring
www.travis-drive.co.uk

Your First Driving Lesson

It can be a bit nervy waiting for your driving instructor to turn up and knock on your front door for the first time.  Then comes the time when your instructor asks you to start the car for the first time.  In your head you are thinking about what he/she has asked you to do and you are saying to yourself "I hope I don't make a fool of myself".
Trust me when I say this.  Don't worry yourself.  Your instructor has seen all the mistakes before with other pupils.  I always tell my pupils to ask questions, as many as they feel they need.  If they do not understand what I am asking or explaining then ask to repeat it.
You will soon get use to the idea of driving, then you will enjoy it more.

Good luck on your first lesson.

James@ Travis School of Motoring
www.drive-travis.co.uk

3 Driving Test passes in 7 days

Congratulations to Steve Doherty,  Alex Abbott and Oscar Hails.  

All three pupils passed the practical driving test in the same week.  

All from Travis School of Motoring.

www.travis-drive.co.uk

Well done

Safe Driving for Life

Preparing your car for winter

Preparing your vehicle

You passed the driving test in summer and this is your first winter as a driving.

A pre-winter check or service is essential if you want to avoid problems during the winter. I have listed some of the items you should pay attention to:

Cooling System:

Most cooling systems specify that anti-freeze should be used all year round as a corrosion inhibitor, however it is a good idea to check the strength of the coolant at the start of the winter. How are your hoses? If your car is more than a couple of years old check for perished hoses and minor leaks.

Ignition system:

Electronic ignition is now fitted to many vehicles, however, damp can still cause problems. Make sure that all ignition circuit contacts are clean and spray the system with an ignition sealer (moisture repellent).

Check that your battery is topped up and healthy ... Be kind to your battery in winter by minimising the load placed on it ...

Don't over use the starter motor, short bursts with long pauses between ... Switch off all auxiliary equipment when starting the car ... Switch of the screen de-misters when the windows are clear ... And so on ...

Air intake:

Check to see if your air intake has a winter position, if so, make the appropriate adjustment.

Tyres:

Trying to squeeze the last five-hundred miles out of a set of tyres can be counter-productive in winter. You want as much grip as possible when the snow comes (at least 3mm of tread). Plus, of course, changing a tyre in the snow is no fun!

Lights:

You should carry a spare set of light bulbs all year round (police patrol officers love to stop vehicles with defective lights!), however, this is probably more important in winter when your lights are getting extra use. Make sure that you have wash leathers and/or rags to keep your lights clean in the winter (snow can build up around lights, check to ensure that they are clear and clean as often as possible).

Brakes:

It may seem obvious to state that brakes should be in good order, however, your wheels will lock earlier on ice than in other situations and so even the slightest problems (with wheel cylinders, etc.) can cause major skids in winter.

Windscreen washers:

These are less likely to freeze up if the system is clean. Keep a supply of screen-wash additive in the car, this prevents the washer-bottle contents from freezing. Don't use engine anti-freeze in screen washers, apart from smearing your screen it may well strip your paintwork!

Wiper blades:

These will have to work harder in winter so make sure that they are in good condition (well used wiper blades rarely last more than 12 months in our climate).

Visit my website  www.travis-drive.co.uk

James@Travis School of Motoring

Safe Driving For Life

Driving School-Close Encounter

I was finishing a very productive driving lesson last night and on the way back out of Bletchley I noticed a man ahead of us on a bike.  I started to ask my pupil how she was going to overtake him and where.  Just then from a left side road a car entered our road at the same time as the man on the bike passing that entrance.  The man on the bike swerved into the middle of the road to avoid being hit by the car.  

At this point I was very surprized for I did not expext the car on the side road to enter for they had a clear view on approach, also I was surprized for the car was a learner car.

What happened next was also dangerous, for the car started to drive along the road with two wheels on the grass verge and two wheels on the road while the man on the bike rode at the side of them waving at the car in horror.

The man on the bike took the lead and the learner car followed close behind.  I asked my pupil when is a good place to over take the man on the bike.  At that point the learner car ahead of us started to overtake the man on the bike,  but they were overtaking on a bend.  Sure enough a car came round the bend in the opposite direction causing the learner car to swerve back into his side of the road narrowly missing the man on the bike again.

This all took place in the matter of a couple of minutes.  It was like watching a video on how to drive dangerously.

Lucky for the man on the bike and the pupil in the learner car,  no one got hurt on this occation.  

My pupil was happy that she was not being taught by that learner school.

For more information on prices and my latest promotions visit my website

www.drive-travis.co.uk

James@Travis School of Motoring

Driving Theory Test Pass

Congratulations to Amy Best on passing the driving theory test first time.  Well done,  all the hard work that we put in paid off.
Check out my website for information on the Driving theory and practical tests.

www.travis-drive.co.uk

James@Travis School of Motoring
Safe Driving for life.

Driving Test Manoeuvres

When conducting any low speed manoeuvre, for example, reversing around a corner, you are the 'odd one out', that is, you are the one who is doing something out of the ordinary and getting in the way of other people.

As a rule, drivers should always give way to pedestrians, especially to those who are at most risk (the old, young and infirm). But you must also give 

way to anyone else who is not giving way to you! As you complete any slow speed manoeuvre you should keep a good lookout all around, especially your 'blind spot' areas. Just like an OWL!

A good way to remember about all round observation during manoeuvres is to remember the way in which an owl can turn its head all around. You should apply the same principle of: Observation Without Limits.
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Driving Lessons. Winter Promotion Price

Hi all,
In October I have had 4 pupils pass the driving test first time.  Well done to them. Great Driving.

So winter is coming and I have just started my winter price promotion.
The first 10 hours at only £175  OR  The first 3 hours at only £15 per hour.
These two promotions are are great starter for any new pupil.
Visit my website for all my prices and the latest promotions on driving lessons in and around the Milton Keynes area.
www.travis-drive.co.uk
James@Travis School of Motoring

Theory Tests

Good luck to my pupils who are taking the Theory Driving Test this week.  All the hard work will result in a pass first time.

If you want help or advise then contact me
www.travis-drive.co.uk

James@ Travis School of Motoring

Another Driving test pass

Some great driving from Daniel Brown resulted in a first time driving test pass with only 4 minors. Well done and safe driving around Milton Keynes.

If you want driving lessons and a price you can afford from a top driving instructor with a 71% first time pass rate then visit my website
www.travis-drive.co.uk

Safe driving for life.