This is a space for anyone who’s learning to drive or even those who are already behind the wheel but want to level up their driving skills.
If you’ve ever thought about teaching others to drive, we’ve got you covered on that too! From tips and tricks to the challenges that come with teaching someone how to navigate the roads, we’re here to help you shift gears in your driving journey.
This episode of Shift Happens explores the hazards of UK winter driving, including black ice and freezing fog, and provides essential techniques for staying safe on the roads.
23 Oct 2025
18. Shift Happens | Driving in the Dark: How the Clocks Going Back Affects UK Roads
Host Charlotte explores the impact of daylight saving time on UK roads, focusing on increased risks and altered driving conditions due to darker evenings.
9 Oct 2025
17. Shift Happens | Driving and Mental Health: Staying Safe on World Mental Health Day
This episode explores the crucial connection between mental health and safe driving, highlighting how mindset, focus, and emotional control affect reaction times and decision-making.
25 Sept 2025
16. Shift Happens | Driving in Autumnal Conditions
Charlotte explores the unique challenges of driving in autumnal conditions, including slippery leaves, low sun glare, and foggy mornings, offering essential safety tips for navigating these hazards.
12 Sept 2025
15. Shift Happens | Back to School Driving: Staying Safe This September
PNG Driving School's host, [Host Name], interviews driving safety expert, [Guest Name], about navigating increased September traffic and ensuring road safety for all.
28 Aug 2025
14. Shift Happens | Learning To Drive In 2025: What to Expect
PNG Driving School's Principal, [Host Name], guides aspiring drivers through the 2025 UK licensing process, covering provisional applications and theory test preparation.
14 Aug 2025
13. Shift Happens | Post-Festival Fatigue: How to Get Home Safely After the Party Ends
Host [Host Name] discusses post-festival fatigue and safe driving strategies with [Guest Name], a driving safety expert, to help attendees get home safely.
4 Aug 2025
12. Shift Happens | Renting a Car Abroad: Your Ultimate Holiday Driving Guide
Charlotte shares personal travel experiences and essential tips for driving abroad, highlighting how renting a car provides travel freedom and flexibility for holidaymakers in this interview episode.
17 Jul 2025
11. Shift Happens | Learning to Drive While Working Full-Time: Tips for Busy Adults
Host Charlotte explores the challenges busy adults face when learning to drive, providing practical strategies for balancing work and driving lessons.
3 Jul 2025
10. Shift Happens | Road Trip Ready – Essential Summer Driving Tips for UK Drivers
This episode offers essential summer driving tips for UK drivers, covering car maintenance and route planning to ensure a stress-free road trip.
19 Jun 2025
9. Shift Happens | Learning to drive before joining the public services
Host Charlotte explores the advantages of obtaining a full UK driving license, particularly a manual one, before pursuing a career in public services, highlighting its real-world value.
5 Jun 2025
8. Shift Happens | Skydiving for Good
Driving instructor Malcolm Cain discusses his upcoming skydive to raise funds and awareness for Spectrum Holidays, a charity providing autism-friendly getaways, in this interview episode.
22 May 2025
7. Shift Happens | Is 25 too late to learn to drive?
In this episode Charlotte and Gemma dive into the question: Is 25 too late to learn to drive? Sharing their own experiences of learning to drive later in life, they explore the pros and cons of waiting until your mid-20s (or beyond) to get behind the wheel. From overcoming the pressure of learning young to gaining confidence and maturity as older learners, this episode offers encouragement for anyone feeling “behind” when it comes to driving. Whether you're considering lessons at 25, 35, or l...
8 May 2025
6. Shift Happens | Deaf Awareness Week
Charlotte speaks to Andy Nichols, one of our instructors who teaches people registered deaf. We talk about the misconceptions of driving and deafness, what special techniques are used to teach them and what the DVSA do and can do to support deaf people with their driving.
2 May 2025
5. Shift Happens | Driving Test Wait Times
Dean and Charlotte discuss the wait times of booking a driving test. Tune in as they dive into what's causing the DVSA wait times and what the DVSA could do differently to lower them.
24 Apr 2025
4. Shift Happens | Unhinged Driving Mistakes
I asked TikTok to comment their most unhinged driving mistakes that left their driving instructor questioning their ability to drive. Charlotte and Dean react to the most unhinged mistakes.
17 Apr 2025
3. Shift Happens | Risk Management
Have you started your ADI part 3 training? Dean is on the podcast this week talking about one part of the Part 3 standards check tests: Risk Management
10 Apr 2025
2. Shift Happens | Bank Holiday UK Road Trip Ideas
Today’s episode focuses on bank holiday UK road trip ideas. Easter is right around the corner and if you are lucky enough to spend the Friday-Monday off, these road trips are for you.
4 Apr 2025
1. Shift Happens | Introduction: Get to know your hosts
Whether you’re gearing up for your first driving lesson, navigating the rules of the road, or thinking about turning your passion for teaching into a driving school career, you’re in the right place. We are here to guide you through all the twists and turns that come with driving and teaching to drive. Let’s hit the road!
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