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As the temperature has recently soared in the UK with one of the hotest starts to June on record, most of us have ditched our jumpers, scarves and boots for our summer clothes, choosing shorts, t-shirts, and summer dresses. You may be wondering what this has to do with driving? With the change in [...]

Bay Parking Bay parking is a driving skill that involves reversing into and out of a marked bay space in a car park or other area. This is an essential skill for all drivers to master as it is used in many real-world scenarios. Once you have passed your driving test you will often [...]

What is an emergency stop? An emergency stop is an important driving skill that all drivers must master. It is a manoeuvre that involves stopping the car as quickly and safely as possible in an emergency situation. It is part of the driving test and is usually taught during your driving lessons. Learning how [...]

In these testing and unusual times you may have had some lessons but then had to stop or put them on hold. Whatever the reason you can rest assured that we will not make you start learning from scratch. All our lessons are tailored to your individual needs and experience, so we will assess [...]

Taking a driving test is an important milestone in any driver's life. It can be a nerve-wracking experience, but with the right preparation and practice, you can pass your driving test with flying colors! Knowing what the most common faults are during a driving test will help you prepare for success and avoid making [...]

Adjusting the mirrors on a car is an important part of learning to drive. It is essential for drivers to be able to see what is going on around them and that mirrors correctly so that they can do so safely. During driving lessons, it is important for the driving instructor to ensure that [...]

At Geoff Capes Driving School our instructors teach people how to drive safely, so they can safely and confidently drive on all types of roads from quieter residential or rural areas to busier town centres. All drivers need to know how and when to change lanes, this might seem very straightforward, but most learner [...]

Learning to drive and passing your driving test is a life changing event for most people. It is exciting and some people might feel nervous, which is normal. Being able to drive will give you many more opportunities in both your career and personal life. It is a brilliant skill to have giving you [...]

When you learn to drive you will learn how to negotiate different types of road junctions. At first, it can seem very daunting, there is a lot to remember, traffic signals, signs, potential hazards, and road markings to take into account and the roads may be busy, and other drivers could be impatient. Your [...]

Whether you are taking driving lessons or have already passed your test the recent change in the weather with the ice and snow means disruption on the roads. The weather has left many drivers facing chaos on rural roads and even motorways and with icy temperatures predicted for the coming days it looks like [...]