Learn to drive Travis
By James Travis
Learning to drive a car in the UK. Getting to the driving test standard and passing the driving test.
James is an approved driving instructor running a successful driving school with a wealth of knowledge about the driving test and a successful YouTube channel.
James is an approved driving instructor running a successful driving school with a wealth of knowledge about the driving test and a successful YouTube channel.
Learn to drive TravisAug 20, 2023
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Practice your driving after you have passed your driving test
So you have passed your driving test and got yourself a car. You need to keep that driving standard going and you need to try and improve your driving.
All the driving test manoeuvres that you learned with your instructor, you need to keep practicing, other you will become rusty or lose your confidence.
Aug 20, 202303:58
DVSA are having a Joke
In today’s episode we cover what is happening to the driving tests in the UK and what the DVSA are trying to do to improve things.
Aug 01, 202306:26
Pass rates in your area
We look at pass rates in your area and compare them against the national average.
Jul 23, 202004:16
I am making mistakes on my driving lessons
We look at mistakes that come up on your driving lessons as you approach your driving test.
Jul 17, 202004:11
When will you be ready for your driving test
We talk about the amount of hours you have been having to learn to drive. The moment your instructor asks you to book your driving test and what you need to do to successfully book your driving test.
Jul 09, 202004:44
Driving manoeuvres
You need to learn 4 manoeuvres in the UK for the driving test. Parallel parking, parking on the right, forward bay parking and reverse bay parking.
Jul 03, 202004:32
Roundabout Faults
Roundabout faults. We looks into the 5 most common faults that a learner will do when learning how to drive on a roundabout.
Jun 26, 202005:29
Roundabouts for beginners
Assuming you have had around 10 hours of driving lessons and your driving instructor is talking about starting on roundabouts on your next driving lesson. We will be talking through the basic roundabout with 4 exits.
Jun 18, 202006:34
Moving off from traffic lights without stalling. Driving lesson
There comes a point in your learning to drive journey when you are confronted with moving off from traffic lights. Unfortunately lots of learners stall at this point. I am hoping the podcast helps you to understand what you can do. Checkout my free learning to drive videos on YouTube at Learn-to-drive Travis
Jun 10, 202004:32
Turning Right. Driving lesson
We look at turning right using the MSPSL routine. We cover turning too soon and turning too late.
Jun 04, 202005:45
Understanding left turns. Driving lessons
We explore turning left from a major road to a minor road. We look at the MSPSL routine for a novice driver. Also we look at common faults that an experienced learner could have when turning left.
May 22, 202007:23
Clutch Control
Clutch control is something that all new learner drivers taking driving lessons in a manual car will have to master.
May 15, 202007:47
First driving lesson
The day of your first driving lesson arrives. You will probably have some pre lesson nerves, which is normal. The driving instructor will cover the cockpit drill and moving off and stopping on the first lesson.
May 08, 202005:19
Choosing your driving instructor
Choosing your driving instructor for your driving lessons is a very important thing to do. After all you could be spending a lot of money with that instructor.
Apr 30, 202003:48
Driving tests lockdown
Driving tests in the UK have been cancelled since the last week in March till the third week in June. We cover what has happened, what could happen and how you can prepare for your new driving test date.
Apr 05, 202004:28
Post Test Nerves
Post test nerves does effect lots of new drivers. Depending on your own situation will depend on your post test nerves. www.youtube.com/c/JamesTravis
Dec 03, 201903:51
Driving test. Will I ever pass
You have unfortunately failed the driving test a few times and you start to doubt yourself. Www.drive-travis.co.uk
Nov 26, 201905:02
Your second driving test
You have failed your first driving test. Now you are working towards passing the driving test at your second attempt. Link to info on driving test nerves www.newdriverprogramme.com/store/learn-to-drive-travis/#
Nov 19, 201904:46
Driving Test. You Have Passed
The day arrives and you take the driving test and pass it. I talk about what happens at that point.
Nov 13, 201904:08
Driving Test. First 5 minutes
The first 5 minutes of your driving test is so critical. I talk about what can happen and what you can do to succeed.
Nov 08, 201903:02
Driving Test. Last 10 minutes
The last 10 minutes of your driving test, fatigue creeps in or nerves can take over.
Nov 02, 201903:10
Driving test. You just failed
Unfortunately you have failed your driving test. We will look at what can be done to get you ready to pass your next driving test.
Oct 24, 201903:42
Driving test nerves
Driving test nerves makes most people drive below their normal standard of driving. I discuss how to help you.
Oct 18, 201903:22
What will happen on the driving test
A talk through of what happens when you meet the driving test examiner and you take the driving test.
A link to view the full set of show me questions for the UK driving test https://www.drive-travis.co.uk/show-me-tell-me-questions
Oct 09, 201907:48