Why not give someone a really useful present this Christmas? The ability to drive is a valuable skill which lasts for life and makes everything from travel, shopping, going out, even to getting a job, so much easier! Learning to drive can be expensive, so if you know someone who wants to learn to drive, why not give them something they'll really appreciate this Christmas - a gift voucher for some driving lessons!Clearway Driver Training offer driving lessons in the following areas;S... Read Full Story

On 15th November 2009, Clearway Driver Training celebrated five successful years of providing top quality driving tuition in Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, Bracknell, Wokingham, West Drayton, Egham, Chertsey and the surrounding areas.Here's a quick look back at some of the high spots for Cleaway Driver Training over the last five years!Clearway Driver Training was founded by Paul Kirkpatrick DSA ADI, who after a spell working with the UK's largest driving school BSM, decided to start his o... Read Full Story

Many people wonder whether learning to drive in an automatic car is easier than learning to drive in a car with a manual gearbox. The simple answer is yes - but only in so far as you don't have to worry about clutch control and changing gear - but you do still have to worry about everything else! Although it may seem far easier to not have to worry about gears and a clutch pedal, in reality, most people have few problems mastering them eventually, even if this aspect of driving doesn't seem t... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Literature and Writers". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own art... Read Full Story

If you are taking the UK practical driving test, you will need to know how to perform all of the following four reversing manoeuvres. The examiner will ask you to carry out two of them during your test: Reverse Around A Corner Turn In The Road Bay Parking Parallel Parking Each of the manoeuvres requires careful vehicle control whilst taking effective observations to deal with other road users and pedestrians. In addition, around one in every three test candidates will be asked to perform a... Read Full Story

The Driving Standards Agency have done a U-turn on their plans to make it compulsory for learner drivers to have their driving instructor or accompanying driver present in the car when they take their driving test.The plans which were first proposed in the 2008 "Learning To Drive" Consultation Paper were intended to be introduced from October 2010.Transport Secretary, Lord Andrew Adonis said that the change of plan was "to avoid unnecessary regulation".Instead, test candidates will be "encour... Read Full Story

British Authors, British Books...in fact, everything connected with British Literature! This is a group for Squidoo lenses about British Literature.Authors, writers, novels, short stories, poems, children's literature - we've got it all.Why not come and see what's at British Literature Headquarters? Read Full Story

The emergency stop is an exercise that you may be required to carry out on your driving test. The emergency stop is often referred to as a "controlled stop" and is done at random on approximately one in three driving tests. The aim of the emergency / controlled stop manoeuvre is to prove that you can bring the car to a halt in a straight line in an emergency situation. Click the following link for step by step instructions and video tutorials to help you learn how to do a perfe... Read Full Story

During your driving test, the examiner will ask you to perform two set manoeuvres in addition to general driving.There are four possible manoeuvres and the examiner will pick two of these for you to carry out. All of the manoeuvres involve you demonstrating that you can reverse your car accurately safely, under control and with consideration for other road users.The four manoeuvres are;Turn In The Road Reverse Around A CornerReverse Parking Into A Marked BayParallel ParkingIn addition, o... Read Full Story

Reversing around a corner is one of the manoeuvres you may be asked to show the examiner on your UK driving test. You will usually be asked to reverse round a corner into a side road on your left. It is unlikely (but not impossible!) that you will be asked to reverse into a side road on your right. The aim of this manoeuvre is for you to reverse into the new road, smoothly and under control, keeping reasonably close to the kerb. You will also be expected to carry out all appropriate safety pr... Read Full Story