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6 Tips for Teaching Your Child How to Drive

The time has finally come; your teen is at the stage of their life where they can legally learn to take control of the wheel. This milestone can be daunting for both you and your child, and both parties must approach this phase with great care and caution.

When done right, your teen can be a responsible and safe driver, thanks in part to the habits you’ve instilled in them. There are no shortcuts to being a learned and skilled driver. It takes perseverance, patience, and grit from both you and your child to bring them to the skill required of them to drive independently.

Whether you’re teaching them yourself or enlisting the help of a professional instructor (or both), there are tips in this article to help get your child to the skill level they require to drive safely.

5 Easy Ways to Cut Your Car-Related Costs

Now is not an easy time to be a car owner. We’ve never seen a time when fuel was this expensive and we still don’t know how much more expensive it will get. If you are already on a shoestring budget, then you have probably thought about giving up driving altogether but know that you don’t have to. And, even if you aren’t strapped for cash, it would be wise for you to start looking at ways to reduce your car-related costs to give yourself some additional breathing space. Let’s take a look at a few simple ways that you could cut your car-related costs.

When and how should I start preparing for my kids to become drivers?

As a parent in the UK, you may be wondering when is the appropriate time to begin to teach some of the basics of driving to your child and when to start preparing them for eventually applying for their provisional licence. The truth of the matter is that you can actually start educating your children about driving from an early age. There are plenty of ways to teach your children about driving etiquette, safety, and basics without ever having them get behind the wheel of an automobile.

Six Things to Consider Before Purchasing Your First Vehicle

Purchasing your first ever car is a moment to be proud of. This vehicle will take you on countless adventures and you will probably make memories that will last a lifetime.

Everyone remembers their first car, but little people remember how difficult it is to choose one. There are so many factors to consider, as well as so many choices on the market, that it makes picking your first vehicle harder than you’d think.

Young Driver Electric Firefly Review

Young Driver Electric Firefly is a one of a kind two seater car designed specifically for children aged five to ten, to help them master the basics of driving. If you are looking for an ideal Christmas gift this year, why not treat them to a chance to get behind the wheel of a car! Young Driver is offering my readers 15% off for a Firefly lesson using code ET15, valid until 22nd Dec 2017 online or over the phone.

Anki Overdrive Starter Kit Review

Anki Overdrive Starter kit comes with everything you need to start your battle and race the robotic Supercars of the future! This intelligent battle-racing game comes with the supercars that has a self-aware robot driven by Artificial Intelligence.

Mercedes-Benz World Review

Last week, we decided to visit Mercedes-Benz World which was about 20 minutes from where we were in Thorpe Park. This was our second visit and each time we can spent at least 1.5 hours exploring exhibitions, getting up close to legendary Mercedes-Benz vehicles and sitting in a few!

The Benefits Of Learning To Drive As A Parent & How This Can Help Your Kids

You may think that being an established driver is essential by the time you have kids and that once your children are old enough to learn it will stand you in good stead to pass on your wordly knowledge. After all, if you’re experienced and in a good position to help them get through the learning process such as giving them driving sessions in the family car between their lessons.

While this is all true, there can actually be significant advantages if you’re not a licence holder but are in fact learning to drive when they’re old enough to realise what you’re doing but not old enough yet to take their own test.

Keeping Teen Drivers Safe On The Road

One in five young drivers get into a car accident the first year they obtain their driver’s license. Usually, they happen on their way home from school or when they are driving with their friends. Statistics also suggest that the higher the number of passengers inside the car, the higher the probability of figuring in a car accident. This probability of risk goes up if the drivers, as well as the passengers are all teenagers. These are very dire statistics, enough to make any parent shudder and try to prevent their teenage child from driving. However, here are some ways you can keep your teenage son or daughter safe while driving on the roads:

Anki DRIVE Car Racing Review

If you are a fan of racing cars or The Gadget Show, you may have seen Anki DRIVE (as shown on The Gadget Show on 13^th October). This is truly the best interactive car racing game. My husband and son are huge fans of racing cars and this Anki DRIVE has taken car model racing sets to a whole new level.

Future Formula 1 Driver

Today, we went to Little Aston Village Fete and found this Go Karting for children aged 4 – 9! Mr K is mad about driving! He cannot wait to grow bigger to be able to practise driving! The circuit is air inflated and is made from PVC material. Each electric powered kart travels at between speeds of 1 – 6 MPH. It cost us £3 each ride and roughly about 3 minutes so it equates to £1 per min! Really expensive but worth it! It really bought a big smile from him! Our future Formula 1 Driver!

6 Tips for Teaching Your Child How to Drive

5 Easy Ways to Cut Your Car-Related Costs

When and how should I start preparing for my kids to become drivers?

Six Things to Consider Before Purchasing Your First Vehicle

Young Driver Electric Firefly Review

Anki Overdrive Starter Kit Review

Mercedes-Benz World Review

The Benefits Of Learning To Drive As A Parent & How This Can Help Your Kids

Keeping Teen Drivers Safe On The Road

Anki DRIVE Car Racing Review

Future Formula 1 Driver

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