Driving Tips & Advice

Expert guides, honest advice and helpful tips from the Correra's team to help you on your driving journey.

Manual gearstick versus automatic gear selector โ€“ choosing the right driving lesson type
Guide
๐Ÿ“… 10 March 2026 โฑ 5 min read

Manual vs Automatic โ€“ Which Should You Choose?

Not sure whether to learn in a manual or automatic? We break down the pros, cons and costs to help you make the right choice for your lifestyle.

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Learner driver in a car with instructor โ€“ how many driving lessons does it take to pass?
Advice
๐Ÿ“… 5 March 2026 โฑ 4 min read

How Many Driving Lessons Will I Need?

The honest answer is โ€“ it depends. But we'll walk you through the national averages and what affects your learning time.

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Happy learner driver celebrating passing their driving test first time
Tips
๐Ÿ“… 28 February 2026 โฑ 6 min read

Top 10 Tips To Pass Your Driving Test First Time

From managing nerves to nailing your manoeuvres โ€“ our instructors share their top tips to help you pass first time.

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Nervous learner driver sat behind the steering wheel โ€“ overcoming driving anxiety
Support
๐Ÿ“… 20 February 2026 โฑ 5 min read

I'm A Nervous Driver โ€“ Is Learning To Drive Right For Me?

Driving anxiety is more common than you think. Here's why learning to drive could be the best decision you ever make.

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Intensive driving course โ€“ passing your test quickly with back-to-back lessons
Courses
๐Ÿ“… 14 February 2026 โฑ 5 min read

Are Intensive Driving Courses Worth It?

Thinking about cramming your lessons into a week or two? We look at the pros, cons and who intensive courses work best for.

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South Wales roads used on DVSA driving test routes in Newport and Caldicot
Local
๐Ÿ“… 7 February 2026 โฑ 4 min read

Driving Test Routes in South Wales โ€“ What To Expect

Wondering what to expect on test day in Newport, Caldicot or Chepstow? Our local instructors explain the routes and what to prepare for.

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