Read Before You Drive
Knowledge is Power. Gain the Power to Drive Correctly with the UK's leading driving school blog.
Varium
Jul 5, 2025
How extreme weather is affecting UK roads and what drivers and instructors can do to stay safe.
Climate Change and Road Safety: Floods, Heatwaves & Your Tyre Performance
Varium
Apr 30, 2025
How Many Driving Lessons Do You Really Need?
A realistic look at how many lessons learner drivers need—and what factors affect your journey.
Varium
Apr 30, 2025
Understanding why mastering the theory behind driving is just as important as hands-on practice—and how it builds safer, more confident drivers.
Why the Driving Theory Test Matters
Varium
Apr 20, 2025
How Urban Planning Impacts Driving Behavior and Safety
Explore how city design, road infrastructure, and urban planning influence driver decisions, learner stress, and road safety outcomes.
Varium
Apr 4, 2025
Why Checking Your Blind Spot Is Critical
Understanding the dangers of blind spots and why regular checks are essential for safe driving—plus a few surprising facts you might not know.
Varium
Mar 30, 2025
Should Your Driving School Offer Intensive Courses?
Explore the pros and cons of offering intensive driving courses at your school and whether they’re the right fit for your students and business model.
Varium
Mar 25, 2025
The Most Expensive and Cheapest Places to Learn to Drive in the UK
Discover which cities in the UK are the most expensive and most affordable for learning to drive, and what factors affect the cost of driving lessons.
Varium
Mar 24, 2025
How to Handle Difficult Students as a Driving Instructor
Tips and strategies for driving instructors to manage challenging students and ensure a productive learning experience.
Varium
Mar 22, 2025
Unusual Driving Test Fails and What You Can Learn from Them
A light-hearted look at some of the strangest driving test fails and the valuable lessons they offer.
Varium
Mar 19, 2025
From Instructor to Driving School Manager
How to successfully transition from being a driving instructor to managing a driving school with multiple instructors.
Varium
Mar 18, 2025
How to Market Your Driving School and Attract More Students
Effective strategies to grow your driving school and build a strong student base.
Varium
Mar 14, 2025
The Psychology of Teaching Nervous Drivers
How to help anxious learners overcome fear and build confidence on the road.
Varium
Mar 5, 2025
What Makes a Great Driver Learner?
The key qualities and habits that set great learner drivers apart.
Varium
Feb 4, 2025
Mastering the Basics: A Beginner's Guide to Driving an Automatic Car
A step-by-step guide to learning how to drive an automatic car with ease, covering key features, driving techniques, and essential safety tips.
Varium
Jan 27, 2025
Starting Young: The Case for Early Driving Education
Exploring the benefits and considerations of introducing driving education to children before the traditional licensing age.
Varium
Jan 24, 2025
Check Your License Now: Millions of 2016 Drivers at Risk of £1,000 Fine
A simple five-minute check could save drivers who passed their test in 2016 from a costly fine. Learn why updating your license details matters and how to do it quickly.
Varium
Jan 17, 2025
The Future of Driving: Will We Steer Our Own Cars or Will the Cars Steer Us?
Exploring the promises and challenges of autonomous vehicle technology and its impact on drivers and driving education.
Varium
Jan 6, 2025
ADAS driving is here, and it's real
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are taking drivers to the next level.
Varium
Jan 5, 2025
Why ADAS Training is Essential for Driving Instructors and Learner Drivers
Discover how Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are transforming driving education and why understanding these technologies is critical for learner drivers in 2025.
Varium
Dec 30, 2024
The Best Driving School in the UK for 2025
The Best UK Driving School in 2025
Varium
Dec 28, 2024
UK Government Pledges £1.6 Billion Investment to Address England's Pothole Crisis by 2026
UK's £1.6 billion plan to fix seven million potholes by 2026.
Varium
Dec 27, 2024
Upcoming Changes to UK Driving Tests in 2025: What Instructors Need to Know
An overview of the DVSA's seven-point plan to improve driving test processes and reduce waiting times.
Varium
Dec 25, 2024
Standing Out in the Crowd: Tips to Differentiate Your Driving School
Proven strategies to make your driving school the top choice for learners in the UK
Varium
Dec 23, 2024
Inside the UK’s Black Market for Driving Test Slots
How test slots are being resold for profit.
Varium
Nov 28, 2024
Why Driving Instructors Are in High Demand in the UK
Exploring the reasons behind the UK's increasing need for driving instructors and the opportunities this presents.
Varium
Nov 5, 2024
Why Your Driving Instructor Won't Let You Take the Test (Yet!)
Wondering why your instructor keeps saying you're not 'test-ready'? Discover the reasons behind their decision and get closer to passing!
Varium
Oct 7, 2024
Parallel Parking-Mania
Parallel Parking Panic? Not on my watch.
Varium
Sep 24, 2024
Round and round we go
Stop spinning around in your head, start turning bouts like a pro
Varium
Sep 23, 2024
The Psychology Behind Red Triangle Road Signs: Why Color and Shape Matter
Discover the fascinating psychological reasons behind the use of red and triangles in road signs.
Varium
Sep 16, 2024
Become a Night-Time Driving Ninja
Night-time driving can be challenging, but not for a Ninja!
Varium
Sep 13, 2024
Slow and Steady: Your First Driving Lesson
Overcoming Common Challenges of Your First Driving Lesson
Varium
Aug 22, 2024
The Hidden Dangers of Using Driving Test Cancellation Services: What You Need to Know
Understanding the risks and considerations when using third-party driving test cancellation services in the UK
Varium
Aug 13, 2024
The Long and Winding Road: The Struggles and Triumphs of UK Driving Theory Test Takers
Challenges in UK Driving Tests
Varium
Aug 7, 2024
The Hidden Triggers of Road Rage: Why Drivers Can't Stop Swearing
Keep Calm and Drive.
Varium
Jul 27, 2024
Driving on the Left or Right: A Journey Through History
Driving on the Left or Right: A Journey Through History
Varium
Jul 2, 2024
Safe Driving Tips for Young Adults
Essential guidelines to help new drivers stay safe on the road
Varium
Jun 20, 2024
Why Looking Equals Driving
Developing a Sixth Sense
Varium
Jun 17, 2024
Not All Heroes Drive Batmobiles
Becoming a Driving Instructor
Insights
The best UK driving school blog. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, tips and developments in the driving lesson industry with insights from Varium's team of industry experts.
The Benefits of Eco-Driving: How Instructors and Pupils Can Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
Learn how eco-driving techniques can help reduce your carbon footprint, save money on fuel, and promote environmentally friendly driving habits.
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The Future of Driving: Self-Driving Cars and Smart Mobility
Explore how self-driving cars, electric vehicles, and connected technologies are shaping the future of transportation and urban mobility.
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Mastering Defensive Driving: Essential Tips for Instructors and Pupils
Learn key defensive driving techniques to enhance safety and confidence on the road.
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