Aberystwyth Driving School

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Congratulations on passing your test today Alice freedom 🎉

Hi everyone! I am now taking enquiries for new lessons in and around the Aberystwyth and Ceredigion area. Lessons and assessments that I offer are:

Motobility assessments and lessons
Standard automatic lessons
Refresher courses

I have a fully adapted car suitable for all abilities. I am fully trained to teach in BSL and those with neurodivergent needs.

Please get in touch for a chat or any advice about your next steps into driving on 07967 741624

Cheers!
Griff 🙂 (Steve)

Well done to Lowri Thomas for passing her test! Congratulations! A New Year achievement to be proud of!

We wish you all the best for the future Lowri and thank you for learning with Aberystwyth Driving School!

You're one of the now! 🎉🎉

Well done to Leigh Relfe for passing his test! Congratulations! A New Year achievement to be proud of!

We wish you all the best for the future Leigh and thank you for learning with Aberystwyth Driving School!

You're one of the now! 🎉🎉

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘀𝘁𝘄𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹!

Happy and safe driving, and please remember our New Year tips posted earlier for getting home safely tonight! 🎆

This New Year I also wanted to take the chance to thank all of my learners past for trusting in me to start you on your driving journey! I will carry it forward with me on my new journey this year and years to come! Good luck, and thank you!

Griff, signing off!

𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿 year, it's vitally important to remain vigilant and stick to the law, despite the New Year festivities!

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗻 🏠
Skip the costly parties and the risks of drunk driving by hosting a home party. Tune in to the London fireworks, grab party food, and invite friends to stay over.

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝘅𝗶 🚕
If you're too drunk to drive and don't plan on staying over, call a taxi using your smartphone. Better yet, pre-book a ride to eliminate any temptation to drive.

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 🙋
Have a designated driver who commits to staying sober. It's a small sacrifice for a safer New Year; accidents are far less fun than a night without drinks.

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 🛑
The tolerance for drink driving is zero. Know your limit to avoid risks like being taken advantage of, spiked drinks, accidents, or confrontations. Enjoy responsibly, don't ruin the night.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆, 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗿. We all know you start in first, but what to do afterwards?

Well. Until you just know instinctively, here's a little tip!

Whilst it can vary from car to car based on the power of the engine, the general rule is, look at the speed limit, and remove the zero!

For example: If you're driving 10-20mph, go up to second gear, 20-30, go up to third, and so on!

Generally first gear is only there to get your car started, and you shouldn't really be driving in it unless you're in a car park or a queue of slow moving traffic for example.

Get in the habit of listening to your car too!

If you hear your car revving and roaring, do the opposite, either slow down, or change up! If you're rumbling, it means you're going too slow for the gear you're in, so you either need to change down or speed up (if you're in first already, use the clutch to slow down.)

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻, you may be wondering how to navigate that!

As your speed drops, you'll need to change down gears to prevent the car from stalling.

It's recommended that you drop down in blocks from a higher speed - so from fifth to third, third to first, or fourth to second for example. If you're stopping, you'll do this whilst braking, though on some occasions, as when you're coming to a bendy road or a town, you'll naturally slow down, meaning you'll use your gears to slow the vehicle.

Finally! 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗼! ⛰️

Generally when going up a hill you'll want to be in a lower gear depending on how steep it is. This is because lower gears offer more power, less speed, allowing your car to climb a hill easier.

A higher gear will often leave your car struggling, and eventually stalling, if you don't change down. Learn to listen and feel the car, and ensure you put enough throttle in before the hill to give your car the power it needs - read the road!