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My Driving Test is in Salisbury

My Driving Test is in Salisbury

  • Post author:mikepalmer
  • Post published:July 19, 2020
  • Post category:Uncategorized

As we emerge from coronavirus lockdown, the DVSA have started to invite driving test candidates, who had there tests cancelled, to rebook. Fantastic! However, there is a catch. Not all…

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How to Stop Glasses Steaming up when wearing a Face Mask

How to Stop Glasses Steaming up when wearing a Face Mask

  • Post author:mikepalmer
  • Post published:July 12, 2020
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Having restarted driving lessons on 4th July, it soon became apparent that people with glasses have a real problem when it comes to wearing face masks. In fact, my first…

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Driving Lessons for Critical Workers

Driving Lessons for Critical Workers

  • Post author:mikepalmer
  • Post published:June 24, 2020
  • Post category:Uncategorized

I thought it would be worthwhile giving a quick update on the current situation with respect to driving lessons and driving tests whilst Coronavirus is still with us. Driving Tests…

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Westbury Driving Test Centre Closes

Westbury Driving Test Centre Closes

  • Post author:mikepalmer
  • Post published:March 10, 2020
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Today, 28th February 2020 is the last day for Westbury Driving Test Centre. Sadly, the test centre closes today for good. Apart from disappointment, what does that mean for me…

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Parked Car – Reversing Lights – Beware

Parked Car – Reversing Lights – Beware

  • Post author:mikepalmer
  • Post published:February 2, 2020
  • Post category:Uncategorized

So you are driving along, minding your own business, couple of parked cars on the left, what could possibly go wrong? Wait a minute. That car has his reversing lights…

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Lane Discipline on Roundabouts

Lane Discipline on Roundabouts

  • Post author:mikepalmer
  • Post published:January 10, 2020
  • Post category:Uncategorized

So, you are turning right at a roundabout, third exit. It can't be that hard. Approach on the right lane with your right indicator. Go around the inside of the…

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How many driving lessons do I need to pass?

How many driving lessons do I need to pass?

  • Post author:mikepalmer
  • Post published:December 11, 2019
  • Post category:Uncategorized

I often get asked this question. Clearly new students are keen to get their driving licence as soon as possible, and whoever is paying for the lessons is keen to…

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Can I stall whilst changing down a gear?

Can I stall whilst changing down a gear?

  • Post author:mikepalmer
  • Post published:October 21, 2019
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Pupils soon learn to change up through the gears, but often have difficulty changing down.Last week, I had a conversation with a fairly new pupil to better understand what the…

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How to fail a driving test – part 1

How to fail a driving test – part 1

  • Post author:mikepalmer
  • Post published:August 4, 2019
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Although the majority of my pupils pass their driving test on the first attempt, some unfortunately do fail. I thought it might be useful to learners, if I start a…

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Salisbury Driving Test Roundabout of Horror

Salisbury Driving Test Roundabout of Horror

  • Post author:mikepalmer
  • Post published:July 14, 2019
  • Post category:Uncategorized

St. Mark's Roundabout is the first roundabout that you are likely to encounter when you exit the Salisbury Driving Test Centre. Oh my! Having spent much of the morning switching…

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