The Driving Standards Agency is now starting to test how efficient a driver is. In a bid to cut down drivers carbon footprint drivers are being taught how to be more fuel efficient. By reducing speed or reducing the need for heavy breaking drivers can reduce their petrol bill.

Gears are for going, brakes are for slowing: is the DSA’s new motto for students to learn. Drivers will be tested on the right way to gear up an down and how to read the road ahead to avoid the need for consistent heavy braking.

Now don’t worry no one will be failed for not knowing about full efficiency but the DSA is hoping for a new generation of eco-friendly drivers.

Instructors are being asked to teach new drivers about eco-friendly driving and ways to make your car more eco efficient such as emptying your boot and so on.

Driver Training is one of the first driving schools to take this to heart and make sure students understand about fuel economy.

PETROLHEADS have more fun than other drivers because they love putting the hammer down and the sound of screaming rubber on the blacktop.

Their way of driving piles up the costs of motoring and causes accidents. And, the Avenger suspects, that a high proportion of them failed their driving test more than once.

Learning to drive is not a cheap business but for many people in Walsall it’s a must.

But before you cough up large wads of notes, consider carefully whether you do need to be able to drive.

The alternative options include bicycles, walking, skateboards and even roller-blading.

If you’re determined to learn, get some free lessons with someone you know you can trust. Choose a relative or friend who you believe drives well.

Before you take the test for real, you will need some instruction from a professional driving school. The more practice you get before you take that step, the fewer lessons you’re likely to have to take.

Talk to your mates who have recently passed their test. Quiz them about what the examiner asked and any mistakes they made.

And then get them to help you with the theory part of the test. It’s going to cost you £50 for a provisional licence, £30 for the theory test and £56.50 for the practical. Forget weekend and evening tests as they cost £67.

It all adds up to a load of dosh, so your aim is to pass first time.

When you’re ready, find an instructor with whom you feel comfortable who has a track record of good pass rates.

At Driver Training we offer Driving Lessons in Walsall from just £50 for the first 4 hours!!

Our student rate is £19 per hour or if you pre-pay 10 hours it becomes £18 per hour.

We offer Intensive Driving Courses and cover Walsall, Wednesbury and Willenhall. So call us today, Don’t get left behind!! 0800 1 777 149