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Keep updated with the latest news from 1st Castle right here. We also help out with info you might need – right from getting your provisional license to passing your test… and even beyond!

You can also see a selection of our successful students and read about what experiences they had whilst learning to drive with us. Join us for lessons so we can soon congratulate you on our blog too, as you drive off into the sunset…

Booking a driving test – the nightmare that is…..

If you are at that stage in your driving that your instructor is hardly helping you tackle those tricky junctions, roundabouts and reading and understanding road signs / road marking - and that you are no longer feeling stressed about driving in different situations -...

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Come Join Our Team!

It's not good when we read that some franchises are still charging their instructors even though they can not work! Are you unhappy where you are? Give us a call about coming on board with a driving school that cares about you, your work / life balance, your...

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Smart Motorways – Calls for review by Coroner

DEATHS ON THE M1 AND CORONER CALLS FOR A REVIEW OF SMART MOTORWAYS TWO MEN WHO HAD STOPPED ON A SMART SECTION OF THE M1, WERE KILLED WHEN A LORRY PLOUGHED INTO THEIR VEHICLES. Smart motorways are again in the frame after a fatal crash on the M1 in June 2019, has...

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It’s getting really cold out there – Be winter ready!

Some simple tips for winter driving, care of your car and keeping you and your passengers safe... Bit of a cold one today - so some little tips before you go: Ensure your wipers are not switched on or on AUTO before you start the car - this will damage the wiper...

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Automatic Driving Lessons – Will Be Suitable for Me

Joining a driving school to learn car driving is exciting. However, it can be daunting too. The traditional driving lessons may often make you confused and irritated. These lessons include driving techniques, traffic rules, car’s technical details, the system of...

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Essentials to Look for in a Professional Driving School

The first and foremost element to be considered by a wise motorist is to learn to drive safely and confidently. Thus, life will be useful, and hazards on the road could be prevented well. The best way to learn driving ideally is to get enrolled in a professional...

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When can I restart my lessons?

* Coronavirus and driving lessons update * You may have seen some driving schools working? There are only two possible reasons for this: 1) It is permissible to teach key workers in some circumstances. Instructors who are teaching these have to follow strict...

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    Learn To Drive

    Driving Lessons We aim to provide a great driving instructor who will teach you to drive properly and get you to driving test standard drive as quickly as you feel…
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    Pass Plus

    Pass Plus Pass Plus was set up by the Driving Standards Agency. In trial areas it has proven to be effective in reducing the number of accidents involving new drivers. Pass…
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    Driving Lessons

    Driving Lessons We aim to provide a great driving instructor who will teach you to drive properly and get you to driving test standard drive as quickly as you feel…
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    Areas covered

    Our driving instructors conduct driving lessons covering Portsmouth | Gosport | Fareham | Havant | Waterlooville | Hayling Island | Clanfield | Petersfield | Midhurst | Petworth | Emsworth |…
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    Just Passed

    Finn

    Congratulations Finn Small passing your driving test 1st time this morning with only 4 minors. Safe happy driving and no

    Connor Cruicks

    So, it was worth getting up extra early to do the 1st test of the day.. Excellent 4 minor pass