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If you feel like you are taking longer than the national average, it usually comes down to practical everyday factors, n...
08/10/2026

If you feel like you are taking longer than the national average, it usually comes down to practical everyday factors, not your ability behind the wheel.

The last of 4 Real Reasons that affect how long it takes you to learn to drive.

3. Confidence and Anxiety Levels

Driving a heavy piece of metal surrounded by traffic is genuinely stressful.

We are seeing more students than ever managing driving anxiety, and very low confidence levels in general. Trying to rush through that fear and constantly comparing yourself to more confident people, only causes mistakes and ultimately has the opposite effect of making you less confident and more anxious. Taking a gradual, step-by-step approach to build real confidence is a strength, not a weakness. You will be a much safer driver as a result.

Look out for the other three reasons over the next few days. Or head over to our blog to read it all in one go. https://api.ripl.com/s/ifmxza

If you feel like you are taking longer than the “national average”, it usually comes down to practical everyday factors,...
07/10/2026

If you feel like you are taking longer than the “national average”, it usually comes down to practical everyday factors, not your ability behind the wheel.

The third of 4 Real Reasons that affect how long it takes you to learn to drive.

3. The Quality of Private Practice

Private practice with parents or family is great—unless you spend two hours driving around reinforcing bad habits or getting into a screaming match. To make extra practice actually work for you, set specific goals with your instructor so your accompanying driver knows exactly what skills you are supposed to be working on.
At Trident Driver Training we use progress books and charts so that you have a clear idea what to practice. We encourage accompanying drivers to sit in on lessons so they can see what you need to practice.

Practice areas are also key to your progress. Any practice is useful practice but if you always drive the same roads and never stretch your skills to the areas you need to develop you are going to take longer to learn.

Look out for the other three reasons over the next few days. Or head over to our blog to read it all in one go. https://api.ripl.com/s/1s37yl

If you feel like you are taking longer than the “national average”, it usually comes down to practical everyday factors,...
06/10/2026

If you feel like you are taking longer than the “national average”, it usually comes down to practical everyday factors, not necessarily your ability behind the wheel.

The second of 4 Real Reasons that affect how long it takes you to learn to drive.

2. Your Personal Learning Style

Learning to drive requires two completely different skill sets: the mental theory and the physical coordination. Everyone balances these differently. You might find steering and car control a breeze but struggle to get your head around test theory. Or, you might pass your theory test with a perfect score but need way more repetition to build up your physical confidence. Both paths are 100% normal so don’t compare yourself to others - they have their own difficulties but they may not tell you about them.

Others may already have learned skills that are relevant for driving like riding a bike, tractor, moped. Even things like playing musical instruments will affect how you learn to drive. Drummers usually learn quickly because they are used to doing different things with each arm/leg and can co-ordinate pedals and steering easily.

Your age will affect your learning style. Unfortunately that’s a fact of life. Those younger students who are already in a learning environment will be more tuned into soaking up new information. That’s Science not skill.

Look out for the other three reasons over the next few days. Or head over to our blog to read it all in one go. https://api.ripl.com/s/tn7h2m

If you feel like you are taking longer than the national average, it usually comes down to practical everyday factors, n...
05/10/2026

If you feel like you are taking longer than the national average, it usually comes down to practical everyday factors, not your ability behind the wheel.

The first of 4 Real Reasons that affect how long it takes you to learn to drive.

1. Where You Live (The Commute Factor)

Geography is a massive variable. If you live right in the middle of Exeter, you have minimal travel time and can start practicing city centre routes / dual carriageways / large roundabouts and test areas from an early stage (whether you like it or not)

But if you live in Exmouth, it takes a minimum of 15/20 minutes just to drive out to the high-speed roads and complex junctions, and another 15/20 minutes to get back. That is 30/40 minutes of your lesson spent just commuting to the training ground.

Learning in a quiet, simple environment requires fewer hours than navigating complex, heavy-traffic, or highly congested areas. So students who learn in Cornwall will learn a lot quicker than students in Exeter.

That isn’t a reflection of your driving skills; it’s just a map issue!

Look out for the other three reasons over the next few days. Or head over to our blog to read it all in one go. https://api.ripl.com/s/0y5efx

03/10/2026

Congratulations to Sophie on passing her driving rest first time and with only one driver fault. " A really lovely drive", said her smiling examiner!
A great and well deserved pass after putting lots of work in. Well done from Mark and the team at Trident Driver Training team. Enjoy your independence.
😎🚗

16/09/2026

Congratulations to Rowan on passing his practical driving test at the first attempt!
A nice drive in ideal conditions.
Rowan heads back to university this weekend so won’t need to drive there but will share the family car when back for the holidays in Devon.
Well done from instructor Mike & all at Trident Driver Training . Enjoy your independence.
😎🚗

03/09/2026

A great drive from Adam today in Exeter resulting in a 1 minor pass. That’s a fantastic achievement.
Super pleased for you , well done from Nigel and all the team at Trident Driver Training .


01/09/2026

Fantastic result today for Erin, passing her practical driving test at the first attempt with just the one fault! This fabulous drive was the result of teamwork between Erin, her Mums help with lots of private practice time and lessons from instructor Pennie Hughes. Was she nervous and shocked to pass ? Absolutely !! Nerves are normal, but that much practice meant the standard of the drive was still high despite the nerves.
Well done from instructor Pennie & all at Trident Driver Training

Enjoy your independence.
😎🚗

24/08/2026

After failing a few tests before coming to Trident, Hugo passed his test today with only 2 faults. A few lessons and mock tests to fine tune a few things was all that was needed. Well done for all the hard work you’ve put in and to stay calm under the pressure of the test. Look forward to seeing you on the road 👍🏼
Congratulations from instructor Steve Hunns and the team at Trident Driver Training.

24/08/2026

Congratulations to Rambo on passing his test with only 3 minors. You’ll now be able to get your first car and explore Devon with your partner. Nice driving! From instructor Chris and the Trident Driver Training team. Enjoy your independence.
set for the summer! ☀️😎🚗

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