Life Skills Driving School

06/09/2026

Managed to get my sign writing machine all up and running again. So let's get the new instructors headboards ready.

04/09/2026

Are you looking for manual driving lessons?

If so, give us a call to see if we can help you.

04/09/2026

Just a little reminder.

03/09/2026

New driver? Your car maintenance journey should start where your car meets the road: your tyres.

Checking your tyre pressure, condition and tread is one of the most important habits you can build. Poorly maintained tyres can affect handling, reduce grip and increase stopping distances.
But looking after your car doesn’t stop at the tyres.

Good car maintenance for new drivers also means getting familiar with your engine oil, essential fluids, battery, wipers, lights and windscreen, as well as keeping on top of servicing and MOT checks.

You don’t need to become a mechanic. You just need to know what to check.
Our Car Maintenance Checklist for New Drivers takes you through the basics:

https://www.tyresafe.org/resources/articles/car-maintenance-for-new-drivers/

03/09/2026

Excellent result for Sam today at Portsmouth Driving Test Centre. Achieving another 1st attempt pass.
Praise also goes out to Sam his instructor for her awesome tuition and keeping her pass rate at 100%

Sam covers our learners in the Portsmouth areas, so if your looking into getting on the road, give us a call to see if we can accommodate you.

01/09/2026

🚗 New drivers: two illegal tyres could cost you your licence.

This September, TyreSafe is reissuing its flagship Young Driver Campaign to remind new and young drivers that tyre safety is their responsibility — even if they don’t own the vehicle they’re driving.

Driving with unsafe or illegal tyres can result in fines of up to £2,500 and 3 penalty points per tyre. For new drivers in their first two years on the road, just two illegal tyres could mean 6 penalty points and automatic licence revocation.

Our research found that 52% of UK drivers aged 17–24 don’t realise they are legally responsible for the condition of the tyres on any vehicle they drive.

That’s why we’re encouraging young drivers to remember ACT:

🔹 A – Air pressure
🔹 C – Condition
🔹 T – Tread

Know your tyres. Stay safe. Stay legal.

Find out more about the Young Driver Campaign and how to check your tyres at: https://www.tyresafe.org/about-tyresafe/latest-news/two-illegal-tyres-could-cost-new-drivers-their-licence-tyresafe-reissues-flagship-young-driver-campaign/

29/08/2026

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-test-appointments-release-dates-and-finding-earlier-tests?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=eca2e53a-b218-44f0-857e-df0766de24c4&utm_content=daily

Find out when driving test appointments are released, when to search for earlier tests, and how long people wait to take the test.

27/08/2026

27/08/2026

When roads turn wet, your tyre tread has an important job to do.

Tread isn't simply something to check because there's a legal minimum. On wet roads, the grooves in your tyres help to clear water from the contact patch, helping the tyre maintain contact with the road.

That becomes particularly important when rain returns after prolonged dry weather, when water can mix with tyre rubber, oils and dust accumulated on the road and temporarily reduce grip.

Check your tread before you travel. The UK legal minimum is 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre, around its entire circumference, but don't wait until your tyres reach the limit before giving them attention.

And remember, tread is only one part of the picture. Check your tyres using ACT:

🛞 A – Air pressure
🛞 C – Condition
🛞 T – Tread

When the road surface changes, the condition of the tyres connecting you to it matters.

27/08/2026

When people think about tyre safety, they often think about reducing the risk of a breakdown or collision.

But looking after your tyres can bring everyday benefits too.

Tyres with the correct air pressure wear more evenly, can improve fuel efficiency and help your vehicle perform as it was designed to.

A few minutes spent checking your tyres today could help you save money tomorrow, while keeping you and your passengers safer on the road.