Test Route Milton Keynes

An independent test route in Milton Keynes.

Independent driving test route No 3 in Milton Keynes www.drive-travis.co.uk

I passed the theory test.

Congratulations to Jenny Saunders on passing the theory test.

Need help to pass your theory test?

The thought of passing the theory test is making your get nervous.  Then don't worry.  I am more than happy to let you have my latest app for all mobiles and P.C.s.  just follow the link to my website and download it for FREE.  http://www.drive-travis.co.uk/theory-test-mk

I also have the FREE   D.V.S.A. mock theory test link for you to practice http://www.drive-travis.co.uk/apps/links/

If you want more FREE help then follow all my tips and advise on my Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Travis-School-of-Motoring/162500747104343?ref=bookmarks

Hope these links help you in preparing you for the theory test.

James@Travis School of Motoring
Driving lessons in the Milton Keynes area.

New rules about smoking in private cars. 2015

Rules about smoking in private vehicles

From 1 October 2015, private vehicles must be smokefree if they are enclosed, there is more than one person present and one of them is under 18. 

So it will be an offence: 

• for a person of any age to smoke in a private vehicle that is carrying someone who is under 18
• for a driver (including a provisional driver) not to stop someone smoking in these circumstances

The rules don’t apply to e-cigarettes. 

2.1 Penalties

The fixed penalty notice fine for both offences is £50. Somebody who commits both offences could get 2 fines. Private vehicles must be carrying more than one person to be smokefree so somebody who is 17 and smoking alone in a private vehicle won’t be committing an offence.

Enforcement officers (usually the police) will use their discretion to decide whether to issue a warning or a fixed penalty notice, or whether to refer an offence to court.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-rules-about-tobacco-e-cigarettes-and-smoking-1-october-2015/new-rules-about-tobacco-e-cigarettes-and-smoking-1-october-2015

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You Tube video channel

If you have enjoyed watching some of my videos on how to drive or haven't seen any yet but would like to watch them.

Here is my link to my Youtube video channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC94rkNhixyVA2N_UYTQyVeg

I am more then happy for you to subscribe to my channel

A routine for real life might be>

A routine for real life driving might be:

Mirrors: What's happening behind? How will it affect me? Is it safe to do what I intend?
Signal: Share my intention with others.
Mirrors: “Are other road users responding to my signal?” “Is it safe to change position?”(if required)
Position: Change or maintain position.
Mirrors: “How are others responding to my position?” “Is it safe to change speed?”
Speed: Adjust speed accordingly.
Mirrors: “Is the situation stable behind?”
Look, Assess, Decide: Gather final information and make a decision.
Mirrors: “Still OK?”
Act: Complete the manoeuvre.

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DVSA online services/planned maintenance

Planned maintenance on 18 July for some DVSA online services

This Saturday (18 July 2015), some of DVSA's online services won't be available because of planned maintenance.

From 9am to 6pm, you won't be able to: book, cancel or change the date of a practical driving test use the DVSA practical test business service use the ADI online services to renew or update your registration record Driver CPC training you provide check your Driver CPC periodic training hours upload delegated examiner records We're sorry for any inconvenience this causes. Online theory tests The onlilne theory test booking service won't be affected. You and your pupils will still be able to book and manage your theory tests as usual.

B & Q roundabout in Milton Keynes

How to pass your driving test.

How do you pass your driving test?

It goes with out saying that you will need to be able to drive, and by that I mean to the required standard that the DVSA want on the driving test.

1.  There is no point saying I have driven in another country for X amount of years so I will pass with no problem.  Most people who think like that will fail (which will cost you more money in the long run).   They could be good at driving but if I was you saying that I would contact an approved instructor to access you and tell you where you are.  Don't ask your friend to do the job of the instructor, they will unwittingly pass on their bad habits.
2.  If you have never driven before then you will need an approved driving instructor at the start to finish (even if your parents are helping).  The start of your driving lessons are very important for you will know nothing about clutch control and how to move off safely so go with an instructor from the start.  Then after about 10 to 15 hours get your parents in the back of your driving lesson so they can be reminded what it is like to learn to drive(otherwise it could end in tears with your first outing with mum or dad).
3.  What is needed to pass the driving test?  On my website http://www.drive-travis.co.uk/theory-test-mk I have listed what you need to do to pass.
4.  If you have been hearing stories of the driving test changing then let me tell you what is happening.   Since April 2015 the DVSA has been testing a new style driving test along side the current test.  There is no start date of the new test for  it is being tested and feedback being accessed.  But on my link  http://www.drive-travis.co.uk/the-new-driving-test  I have explained what happens on the new test.  If all the trails and feedback are good then you could see you new style driving test starting in 2016.

Hope this helps you

Safe driving
James@ Travis School of Motoring
Driving lessons in the Milton Keynes area
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Driving lessons in Milton Keynes

Congratulations to Jessica on passing her driving test at the first attempt in Milton Keynes.
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If you are looking for quality driving in the Milton Keynes area and want to pass your driving test and be a good safe driver for life then James at Travis School of Motoring is the place to go.
I teach drivers from there first ever lesson to motorway lessons.
Travis School of Motoring is the place for driving lessons in the Milton Keynes area.
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Passing your driving test in Milton Keynes

A great drive today from India resulted in a pass at the Bletchley driving test centre.

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Bletchley driving test centre.

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The picture above shows the car park in the test centre in Bletchley, Milton Keynes.  As you can see there is lots of space to do a bay park, but you are not allowed to drive in to practice. You can only drive in 5 minutes before your driving test.

I would recommend you:

• Spend a bit of time driving around Bletchley, especially near the driving test centre. 
• Arrive 15 minutes before your driving test and wait near the test centre for your time to go in.
• If you are using your own car, bring an extra mirror for the driving examiner.
• Click on my show me questions that you will get at the start of your test(show me/tell me)

If you are looking for a Grade A approved driving instructor in the Milton Keynes or Buckingham area then you are at the right place.  All my pupils will visit the driving test centre in Bletchley before they take the driving test.  The reason I do this is that the pupil can see the lay out of the car park, how narrow the road is when driving in and where they will be waiting before their test starts.  By doing this it helps them to cope with the pressure of the driving test day, which in turn I am sure is one reason that helps them to pass the driving test.

Pass your test in Milton Keynes

Well done to Laura on passing her driving test.  All the hard work has paid off and now you can enjoy driving in your car over the coming summer months.

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If the sound of having driving lessons in Milton Keynes applies to you.  Then please give James a call/text on 07747742842 or visit his website on www.drive-travis.co.uk to find out his latest prices and this months promotions on lesson prices.  For quality driving lessons in Milton Keynes, look no further visit my website and see what I can do for you.
Safe driving
James Travis

Road tax changes 2015

The Road Tax change.

The road tax.
Did you know that under the new rules when the car is signed over to you it will need to be taxed in your name. Even if your mum or dad has given you there old car with tax and m.o.t. on. www.drive-travis.co.uk
So next time you are thinking about buying a second hand car, or even given a car, remember the road tax will not carry over to you.  The old owner will get a refund and you have to get it taxes again, otherwise you could find yourself on the wrong side of the law.http://www.drive-travis.co.uk/road-tax-changes

The driving test

Practical Test

Once you have completed your driving lessons in Milton Keynes then you are ready to book your driving test.

The driving test in Milton keynes is taken in Bletchley test centre.  The driving test starts and ends there, but will branch out into Milton Keynes.

The driving test lasts just under 40 minutes and will cover a wide variety of roads including dual carriageways, town centre, rural roads, and villages.  You will be asked to complete one manoeuver from:

• Reverse parking into a parking space
• Turn in the road
• Reverse around a corner
• Reverse parking on the road behind a parked car

1 in 3 pupils might be asked to demonstrate an emergency stop when signalled by your examiner.

http://www.gov.uk/practical-driving-test-for-cars/overview

Independent Driving

Independent driving is also included within the 40 minutes of the practical driving test. The indepentdent driving will last upto 10 minutes. 

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The theory test

Theory Test.

The first part of the Theory Test consists of 50 multiple choice questions.  Each question has 4 possible answers of which only 1 is correct.

You are allowed 57 minutes to complete the test in which you must correctly answer 43 questions out of 50 to pass.

The Hazard Perception section of the test is made up of 14 hazard video clips. 

You have 15 hazards to spot.  Once you have found each hazard you must click on the mouse. You will need to score 44 or more out of 75 to pass.

You will need to pass both the theory questions and the hazard perception section of the test at the same sitting to pass.

You CANNOT book your Practical driving test UNTIL you have passed the theory test and hazard perception test.

This is designed to help ensure that new drivers learn the principles behind driving theory rather than just learning answers.

In September 2011 DVSA will change the format of books and other learning materials available to help people prepare for theory tests, at the same time as more challenging case studies are introduced to car theory tests.

Then, from 1st January 2012, DVSA will create theory tests using questions which will not be published.

Practice questions and answers, not used in the actual theory tests, will still be available to help candidates with revision.

http://www.gov.uk/driving-theory-test/how-the-theory-test-works

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How to fail your driving test.

I have listed ten most common reasons for failing your driving test.

1. Not acting correctly at road junctions Its essential that you use the Mirrors, Signal, Position, Speed and gears routine when you approach any kind of junction. Did you check that the new road was safe to drive into? That's essential when your turning either left or right. Was your speed on approach too high? If that was the case, then you might not have been able to stop if needed.

2. Reversing around a corner 
Most learners fail on this with either their control of the car or lack of observation. When reversing around a corner, it’s important to keep the car moving as slow as possible. You then have time to decide when to steer at the correct time. It’s also important that you keep looking around for any other road users in the vicinity, and act appropriately.

3. Steering faults 
Losing control of the steering, either in normal driving or during a manoeuvre. This can be because you have allowed the steering wheel to 'spin through your hands'

4. Reverse parking faults 
Reverse parking can be one of the hardest of the manoeuvre's to do successfully. Like all of the other exercises, it needs very careful use of the controls to keep the car moving very slowly, so you have time to decide when to steer at the right time. You should also be aware of other road users and act appropriately if you see anyone else, while you're completing the task.

5. Making proper use of the gears 
Its essential to use the correct gear for the speed and road conditions. For example, if your approaching or driving through a lot of hazards, then its important to drive in a low gear whereas, if there are few hazards, the examiner will be expecting you to be in the highest gear available. A common error is to stay in a low gear (and this will include third gear) needlessly.

Another area where people fail on gears, is forgetting to select 1st gear before moving off. It results in the car stalling. This could cause inconvenience to others, or have dangerous consequences.

6. Not using the mirrors correctly 
Why do you need to check your mirrors? Its essential to know if there are other road user’s following behind you before you start any manoeuvre. Roughly speaking, you should check them between 25 and 50% of your driving time glancing in the mirrors. If you spend any more time, you are not paying enough attention to the road.

An 'old wives' tale' says that you have to move your head when you make the checks. The examiner is trained to check your mirrors without you having to emphasize that your checking them,

7. Avoiding hesitation and driving too slowly Don't expect to pass if you stop somewhere unnecessarily. For example giving way to traffic where it’s safe to continue without stopping.

The examiner will be expecting you to keep up with the flow of other road users within the legal limit, providing the road conditions allow you to. Driving too slowly when its safe to drive at the legal limit, will cause inconvenience to others.

8. Acting correctly when turning right 
As with anything that isn't driving in a straight line, remember your mirrors. Look at them before you do anything. Then indicate and move to the right of the lane you are in Wait for an appropriate gap in the oncoming traffic – you know how long it takes for you to turn right, the aim is not to hold other people up unnecessarily. If someone flashes you out, decide if it’s safe then move out.

9. Hesitation at junctions 
Your driving examiner will be expecting you to be able to judge gaps and the speed and distance correctly when either pulling out, or turning right. You should not pull out, or turn if you cause the approaching traffic to slow down or make them swerve.

10. Moving away from stationary positions The most common reasons for failing on this, are; moving off in the wrong gear; forgetting to turn the indicator off if you've used it; rolling back if you're moving off on a hill; or not looking around to make sure its safe go.

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How to control your driving test nerves.

You have been learning to drive for anything from 5 months upwards.  You driving lessons have been going to plan and now your driving instructor has said lets get the driving test booked.  

The only problem is you tend to get nervous when:

• Put under pressure
• With strangers
• Under exams situations 
• On a mock driving test

You will be glad to know that you are not alone.  Most people get nervous in any of the above situations so taking the driving test combines all of them resulting in everyone getting nervous on the driving test.  

Everyone will cope with the driving test nerves in different degrees from taking mock driving tests and getting used to the pressure to trying herbal remedies.  But what happens if none of these work and you have taken the driving test and the nerves has made you fail time and again.

Would you consider looking at other methods to help you cope with the pressure of the driving test.  

One such method is tapping. http://www.drive-travis.co.uk/driving-test-nerves