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The UK Government has announced that special licence plates with a green band on the left […]
21 Sep
The UK Government has announced that special licence plates with a green band on the left […]
11 Sep
Are you searching for a gift for someone special aged under 17? Physical gifts are great, […]
28 Aug
A dash cam records data and stores it for a period of time, which can […]
10 Aug
Thinking of staying in the UK this summer, then you need to see these 9 […]
31 Jul
What is it? Take your learning to drive online with the WrightStart App. Exclusively for […]
20 Jul
The recent lockdown means that most of us have spent the last few monthS or […]
10 Jul
24 Feb
These days, one of the first places you’re likely to go to look for your […]
14 Feb
We’ve talked before on the WrightStart blog about the history of motorways both at home […]
3 Feb
The sat-nav is an integral part of the driving test and a fundamental area of […]
24 Jan
Driving is difficult for most learners, but that can be increased tenfold when you have […]
13 Jan
We like to think it’ll never happen to us. Unfortunately, even with all the driving […]
3 Jan
As people have become more environmentally conscious, electric cars have gained a real presence in […]
20 Dec
Picture a typical drink driver. Who do you see? How old are they? Chances are, […]
9 Dec
How do you feel about car noise? For some of you, it probably isn’t that […]
29 Nov
According to new figures, a car is stolen every five minutes in the UK, with […]
18 Nov
Here on the WrightStart blog, we’ve talked before about driving in Europe, specifically when it […]
8 Nov
A lot of things can get on people’s nerves about driving – we’ve covered a […]
28 Oct
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of heading out to look for your first car. […]
18 Oct
We all need to get around – presidents and dignitaries included. But while we might […]
7 Oct
Britain is well-known as a nation of pet lovers. Many of us can’t bare the […]
27 Sep
A car is a vital part of a lot of people’s lives. In rain or […]
16 Sep
Driving is often a mundane activity. We use it to get from A to B […]
6 Sep
Summer is in full swing, and with the bank holiday only just behind us, it’s […]
26 Aug
You might remember that a few weeks ago, we published a post on some commonly […]
16 Aug
The driving test. It’s something everyone has to take in order to get out onto […]
5 Aug
Parents are there to support their children through the most important life moments; whether it […]
26 Jul
Many of us have technology as part of our driving experience. Whether it’s a Sat […]
15 Jul
When you’re talking about the car industry, there are definitely some major players. America, Japan, the […]
5 Jul
Elon Musk has become something of an internet icon over the last year. From sending […]
24 Jun
Driving can be an annoying experience at the best of times. Tailbacks, roadworks, and others’ […]
14 Jun
If you’re anything like us, you’ll have heard enough about Brexit in these last few […]
3 Jun
If you think about China, a few things probably come to mind. Pandas. Noodles. The […]
24 May
A new independent study conducted by Select Car Leasing reveals many young motorists are lacking […]
13 May
Over the years there have been many subtle changes to the Highway Code. The latest […]
3 May
Motorways. Everyone knows these long stretches of road that connect our major cities – there […]
23 Apr
If you’ve been watching the news recently, you’ll have seen a lot about ULEZ, short […]
8 Apr
We get asked quite frequently about intense courses, otherwise known as crash courses. They seem […]
4 Mar
Ever found you’ve missed your exit? Now panicking about where to go? Wondering how long […]
24 Jan
Have you just passed your test? Congratulations if so, welcome to freedom and miles of […]
18 Jan
Go-karting tips to be the best driver on the track – from Activity Superstore Do […]
11 Jan
This weeks blog has kindly been created by Lou at Leasing Options, it’s quite an […]
2 Jan
14 Dec
Did you know that Birmingham reported a colossal 100 vehicle crimes in July 2018 alone? […]
4 Dec
So it’s been a year since the introduction of the new driving test and so […]
19 Nov
Now that summer has come to a close and winter is setting in we thought […]
7 Aug
17% of drivers never use the motorway as a means of travel, according to a […]
26 Jul
Government confirms ambition to see at least half of new cars to be ultra low […]
20 Jul
Taking a driving test is usually the final stage of the learn to drive process […]
11 Jul
The fake ID card business is thriving although many may not be aware of the […]
2 Jul
Now the words ‘Public Transport’ aren’t something we use often, nor do we actually travel […]
22 Jun
Some of you may have noticed we’ve recently introduced a new activity at our experiences […]
13 Jun
All sales of new petrol and diesel cars will cease in the UK by 2040, […]
4 Jun
DVSA have published their digital strategy for 2018 to 2022, which sets out their plans as […]
25 May
From Monday 4 June 2018, you will not be able to use any vehicle (not […]
15 May
Those eagle eyed people on our social media channels may have noticed recently that I […]
3 May
From 1 May 2018, we’ll be changing the way 78 theory test questions are worded, […]
18 Apr
August seems to be a popular time for birthdays but for those of you who […]
6 Apr
This weeks blog is all about driving examiners and identifying the truth behind some of […]
29 Mar
From Sunday 20 May 2018, the MOT will be changing. This includes 3 new defect categories […]
19 Mar
Ever wondered how numberplates became to be or actually what they mean? Well have no […]
26 Feb
What is a Smart Motorway? A smart motorway uses technology to actively manage the flow […]
14 Feb
We’ve been really busy on the roads and in the office recently, same old to […]
8 Jan
Well, Happy New Year and welcome to 2018! Where did 2017 go? It was such […]
21 Dec
13 Dec
Continuing on from last weeks blog is our second part on parking. Important note before […]
4 Dec
With the new test in motion as of today parking is currently a very hot […]
28 Nov
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16 Oct
If you have certain medical conditions or disabilities you may still be able to drive. It […]
19 Sep
Roundabouts are always an interesting topic to introduce to a pupil, they range from basic […]
15 Sep
With learners and motorways in the news recently we thought it was worth writing a […]
7 Sep
You know accidents are a risk when you climb behind the wheel. But a new […]
25 Aug
The news that the Government intends to crack down on anti-social driving, particularly those who […]
17 Aug
Many people ask how long it will take to pass the driving test, even more […]
7 Aug
Morning everyone Lewis here, sorry it’s been so long since our last blog but I’ve […]
12 Jun
With only a couple of weeks to our next Pre-17 event we thought we’d let […]
6 Jun
Today’s blog is all about the best way to learn to drive. This is how […]
1 Jun
Learning to drive is at the top of the list for most 17 year olds […]
26 May
The driving test in England, Scotland and Wales will change from Monday 4 December 2017. […]
17 May
All modern cars these days are pretty good at telling you if there’s something wrong […]
12 May
Ever driven down a road and thought the street name was funny or maybe a […]
2 May
The theory test can be a stressful event for even the most clued-up of learners […]
26 Apr
Ever wondered what all the acronyms stand for in the driving industry, well here’s our […]
20 Apr
What You Need To Know About Changes To Vehicle Tax This April – by Justin […]
10 Apr
Young drivers Young drivers (17-24 years old) are at a much higher risk of crashing […]
3 Apr
Feedback is an essential part of running a business and we always want to know […]
30 Mar
Overview You can be banned (disqualified) from driving if you either: * are convicted of […]
22 Mar
These days there’s a good chance you’ll have a puncture repair kit or instant tyre […]
14 Mar
Modified cars – what you need to know Cars can be modified to improve performance […]
8 Mar
In 2015, according to Government statistics 1,207,570 drivers opted to complete a Speed Awareness Course […]
28 Feb
A ten-mile stretch in Lincolnshire has been named Britain’s most dangerous road. The A18, between […]
23 Feb
Browsing the options list of a new car, it can be tempting to choose high-end […]
16 Feb
Take the mystery out of car insurance with our beginners’ guide, then compare policies and […]
3 Feb
Just brought a new car or recently added a new set of shiny wheels to your […]
27 Jan
An MOT Test (or to be precise Ministry of Transport Test) is compulsory in the […]
18 Jan
Wow, what a quick year 2016 was, it flew by before we even knew it had […]
6 Jan
Whenever I’ve had the opportunity to choose between buying a manual or an automatic, I’ve […]
9 Dec
Puzzled about if it’s cheaper to lease a car or buy one? Could leasing a vehicle […]
30 Nov
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17 Nov
Ever wondered the difference between fuel types and exactly how it makes effects driving. Well […]
11 Nov
If you’ve just brought a nice new car you will obviously want to keep it […]
2 Nov
Euro NCAP introduced the overall safety rating in 2009, based on assessment in four important […]
25 Oct
Private practice is a great way of building your road experience, improving on skills and […]
19 Oct
The auto industry has a very confusing family tree. The past few years have seen […]
11 Oct
5 Oct
How often do you check your tyres? Every week? Every month? Or so long ago […]
2 Oct
Another guest blog this week, we thought this was quite quirky and so decided to […]
27 Sep
Win a *fully funded learn to drive programme for 2017, complete with theory and practical […]
22 Sep
Every year many young and inexperienced drivers will get behind the wheel. Figures now show, […]
6 Sep
It may come as no surprise to some of you that I sometimes drive super […]
29 Aug
Could you be our next Pre-17 Driving Champion? WrightStart Experiences is offering YOU the opportunity […]
26 Aug
Derby-based father and son driving school named in Small Business Saturday UK’s ‘Small Biz 100’ […]
24 Aug
We’ve found another awesome post by the guys at Kwik Fit, if you have any […]
16 Aug
We found this great blog on servicing and MOT’s from our friends at Kwik Fit, […]
9 Aug
So you’ve passed your driving test and fancy another challenge, you want to add another […]
4 Aug
About 35% of the worlds population drive on the left. So some of you may wonder […]
29 Jul
We all know drink and drugs are two of the biggest killers on British roads […]
13 Jul
The first U.K. Road signs date back to 1880 when British cycling organisation began to […]
5 Jul
At WrightStart we like to think that along with great customer care we provide an […]
29 Jun
I was recently sent an article by Bryony from Ocean Finance, it made for good […]
22 Jun
14 Jun
So you’ve been driving happily on the left side of the road, following U.K. laws […]
8 Jun
This weeks blog is short but not so sweet, we will let it speak for […]
18 May
It’s no surprise many of you are looking for Eco friendly cars, especially with the […]
9 May
I recently read an article about the most searched for cars around the world. I […]
27 Apr
Many current and passed pupils always ask how to deal with emergency service vehicles. This […]
19 Apr
12 Apr
It’s inevitable, 1 in 4 newly qualified drivers is statistically going to have a crash in the […]
23 Mar
So your taking your driving test and understandably your a little worried, but don’t fret […]
17 Mar
This blog edition was actually sent to us recently and we thought it was so […]
9 Mar
With our first Pre-17 event only round the corner we thought we’d tell you where […]
1 Mar
So many of us complain about van, bus and lorry drivers. The usual story is […]
24 Feb
Did someone mention the ‘M’ word, the feared motorway… When you are learning to drive there […]
18 Feb
Congratulations, you’ve passed! Well, hopefully you have if your reading this and this now makes […]
12 Feb
So you’ve recently started learning to drive, your having regular lessons with your instructor but […]
9 Feb
So you’ve passed your test and you are now desperately trying to insure your car […]
3 Feb
When it comes to insurance it’s a bit of a minefield but unfortunately it’s an […]
27 Jan
Many people believe that once you’ve passed your test that’s it, you know how to […]
20 Jan
The theory test is essential part of the learning to drive process and must be […]
12 Jan
Many students and even qualified drivers struggle to understand the differences between front, rear and […]
8 Jan
As winter has well and truly set in its time to think about driving in […]
4 Jan
Happy New Year! January has sprung upon us and many of you are probably looking […]
21 Dec
Christmas is now nearly upon us and so to will be the New Year. It’s a […]
14 Dec
You’re probably all to familiar with your usual commute to work or school but what […]
9 Dec
We often get asked why we encourage driving at such a young age and it […]
1 Dec
Well it’s getting to that time of year again, frosty mornings and those cold, dark […]
26 Nov
Can you believe it’s only 29 sleeps to go until Christmas? Neither can we, where […]
8 Dec
Our latest project, Pre-17 Driving began after many of our current pupils continually asked if […]
15 Jun
It’s nearly summer holiday time and if you are travelling by car you may be […]
7 May
Andy talks us through some of the key differences between motorways and dual carriageways in […]
1 May
WrightStart Driving School recently taught their youngest learner driver ever when two year old Evie […]
30 Apr
Hopefully you’ll never be involved in a car breakdown. Chances are though it’ll happen at […]
28 Apr
18 Apr
This week I summarize the basic differences between petrol and diesel engines in relation to […]
12 Apr
Driving test nerves stressing you out? Well don’t worry you aren’t alone. It is common […]
6 Apr
This week I discuss the pros and cons of having extra driving lessons with your […]
6 Apr
Hi Everyone. We’ve just launched a new feature. We get asked plenty of questions by […]
3 Jan
A nifty pair of Havaianas can set a summer outfit off nicely and they are […]
2 Jan
13 Nov
The winter is almost here. And that means lots of grit and ice on the […]
7 Nov
It is important to get your wheel alignment (also called wheel tracking) and wheel balance […]
29 Oct
Preparing and checking your car for winter may seem like a bit of a chore […]
27 Oct
Car tyres. Ok so perhaps not the most exciting subject but knowing how to check […]
7 Oct
Hello everyone, Pat WrightStart rambling to you again. What news from the summer can I […]
3 Sep
So you pass your driving test, receive a shiny new pink licence and you’re free […]
13 Aug
Hi, it’s Pat WrightStart again, Just wanted to say “Congrats” to my two boys for […]
29 Jul
Surprise! It’s Pat WrightStart. I know I was supposed to only be away for a […]
1 Jul
13 Jun
Ahoy folks Lewis here, I hope all’s well. I’m dedicating this blog to our recent […]
22 May
Morning all, “it’s one of the team” we just thought we’d give you a little […]
16 Apr
Afternoon bloggers, before I continue don’t worry there hasn’t been another vehicle delivered we’re talking […]
1 Apr
Hi everyone, it’s Andy here, one of the team. Pat Wrightstart is having a week […]
18 Mar
Hi everyone, Pat WrightStart here with the latest blog update. I know in the first […]
28 Feb
So, it’s the 9th March and we guess there’s a welcome in order…Welcome! Firstly, a little […]