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8 Driving Rules You May Not Realise You’re Breaking

8 Driving Rules You May Not Realise You’re Breaking

Many motorists drive safely every day without realising that some everyday habits could land them with a fine, penalty points, or even prosecution. Some offences are well known, while others regularly catch drivers by surprise. At Lawrence’s Driving School, we...

Renewing Your Licence at 70: What UK Drivers Need to Know

Renewing Your Licence at 70: What UK Drivers Need to Know

Renewing Your Licence at 70: What UK Drivers Need to Know Turning 70 does not automatically mean giving up driving. In fact, many people continue driving safely and confidently for years afterwards. However, once you reach 70, there are a few important changes to be...

Is It Legal To Sleep In Your Car In The UK?

Is It Legal To Sleep In Your Car In The UK?

After a long drive, many motorists wonder whether it’s actually legal to sleep in their car overnight. The short answer is: sometimes — but it depends entirely on the circumstances. There’s no single law in England and Wales that automatically makes sleeping in a car...

Swap Test

Swap Test

🚗 DRIVING TEST SWAPS – IMPORTANT CHANGES FROM 12 MAY 2026 🚗 Just a little update for all learner drivers regarding driving test swaps 👇 From **12 May 2026**, instructors will no longer be allowed to swap driving tests on behalf of pupils. Any swaps will now have to be...

Driving Test Changes Coming in November 2025

Driving Test Changes Coming in November 2025

Have this page read to you https://lawrencesdrivingschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Changes-in-test-2025.mp3 🚗  What Learner Drivers Need to Know There are some important updates coming to the practical driving test, and if you're currently learning to drive — or...

Sharing the Road with Horses – What Every Driver Needs to Know

Sharing the Road with Horses – What Every Driver Needs to Know

One of the most important things I teach my pupils is how to deal with horses and their riders safely. Horses are big, powerful animals – but they’re also easily startled. That’s why the Highway Code is very clear about how we should drive around them, and it’s...