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Summer Driving Test Tips

Sun, heat, and more hazards — summer driving tests have unique challenges. Here's how to handle them.

  • Sun glare can be blinding — bring clean sunglasses (not tinted too dark)
  • Check your windscreen is clean inside and out
  • Stay hydrated — dehydration affects concentration
  • More cyclists and pedestrians in summer — extra mirror checks
  • School holidays mean different traffic patterns — quieter near schools, busier at leisure spots
  • Air conditioning can be loud — turn it down so you can hear the examiner clearly

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