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Which UK region is home to the best drivers?
Ever wondered which UK region is home to the best drivers? Dayinsure.com has been finding out. If you are a driver that travels the country frequently, you may have noticed different habits and styles from that of your home region. FDSW was contacted to give our...
3 top tips for staying safe behind the wheel this winter
Driving in bad weather can bring a tonne of added challenges. So, if it's your first winter behind the wheel, there are a few things you should know. In this article, Mark Barclay, from automotive parts supplier GSF Car Parts, is going to tell us how to stay safe when...
Charity of the year: We’re proud to support Exeter Leukaemia Fund
We are delighted to announce that First Drive Southwest has chosen the Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) as our charity of the year. Exeter Leukaemia Fund is a registered charity providing vital support to patients with blood cancer and other disorders who attend the...
Driving Habits and Learning New Driving Skills
Driving habits can be good and bad. The bad ones usually start to appear as soon as we have passed our learner test. Learning new skills can often help improve the bad habits and refine the good ones. Becoming a driving instructor can influence habits in two ways;...
Private Practice Driving – Top 10 Tips for Private Practice
Private practice driving when learning is a huge benefit alongside driving lessons with your instructor. Have a look at these top 10 tips to make sure you're heading in the right direction.The DVSA recommends a minimum 22 hours of additional private practice driving...
The Honest Truth Charity
The Honest Truth road safety charity has announced it intends to begin winding up unless new partners can be found. Beginning in 2009 in Devon, The Honest Truth grew to be a national road safety charity delivering important messages and offering perspective to new and...
Anticipating the Road Ahead
Looking further down the road or driving at a different speed can help you anticipate a greater distance ahead keeping you from danger. There are some simple techniques you can use on the road to help in multiple situations; Scan the road ahead when doing observations...
Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) car buyers guide
When choosing or changing your Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) car, there are a list of things to consider. First Drive takes a look at some of the considerations for owning a car for your business. Buying or renting, setting a budget and tax breaks related...
Independent Instructor Training in Exeter
Independent Instructor Training in Exeter 2019 from First Drive South West Choose FDSW to become a fully qualified driving instructor and receive tailored tuition to suit your needs. This year could be the perfect time to change your career and become a driving...
Highway Code Rule Updates 2019 – keep in control
New Year - New Updates. As the pace of car technology increases, the Highway Code has been updated to incorporate some of these for 2019. Here is a definitive guide from First Drive regarding the updated rules to look out for:Highway Code Rule 149 Mobile phones and...