Maria McCarthy

Driving Test Secrets You Need to Know

ARE YOU FINDING LEARNING TO DRIVE EXPENSIVE AND STRESSFUL? DO YOU FEEL WORRIED THAT NERVES WILL LET YOU DOWN ON THE BIG DAY?

In Driving Test Secrets You Need to Know by motoring journalist Maria McCarthy, you'll discover fresh, inspiring insider advice and tips to help you pass your test with flying colours.

In this book you'll learn how to;

* find a driving instructor who will understand and support you – and reveal the red flags that will help you avoid any shady practices.

* understand the ups and downs of the learning process and feel calmer and more positive during your lessons

* discover ways you can improve your driving skills outside of your lessons, from watching YouTube videos to 'driving the bus'

* overcome any feelings of embarrassment about not passing as quickly as other family members and friends

* get into the right mindset for success – whether you're taking your first lesson or sitting in the test centre waiting room

* bounce back from any failure and succeed next time

* learn exactly what happens during the UK driving test, why it's best to use your instructor's car if possible and how to impress your driving examiner

You'll also read the stories of fellow learners, who all face different challenges – but who all gain that coveted licence

Ashley, 18 was a naturally talented driver, but the cost of lessons was a huge problem and he didn't have a family car to practice outside them

Ali, 18 was assigned the examiner all his mates called 'Mr Fail' – and discovered that you shouldn't believe everything you're told

Kris, 21 found pretending he was a cool, calm airline pilot helped him overcome exam nerves

Millie, 26 had some disastrous early lessons, gave up in despair but then had to learn for work

Sian, 26 was a capable driver but went to pieces in exam situations. On the eighth attempt she finally got the chance to tear up her L Plates

Amber, 30 suffered from extreme anxiety during her test but despite that she drove capably and safely and succeeded

Rukmini, 33 struggled with gears, and found switching to an automatic car a game-changer

Jacob, 42 felt awkward about learning later in life but found a great instructor who supported him

Jane, 58 had to get her licence after her husband had a stroke. She learned on an automatic and after 'a lot of sweat, tears and money' she succeeded

Check out Driving Test Secrets You Need to Know  on Amazon, £2.99 ebook or £6.99 paperback. It's the well-researched, informative and entertaining book that will help you pass your own test more easily.





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The Girls' Guide to Losing your L Plates 

Stylish and fun, The Girls' Guide to Losing your L Plates is a must-have for every girl learning to drive. Maria McCarthy guides you through exactly what to expect in both the theory and practical test, find the right instructor and get the most from your lessons. There's advice on managing your driving test nerves and tips about the best ways to impress your examiner. An uplifting chapter is on hand in case you don't, at first succeed. And there's also help on driving once you've passed - from tackling your first few journeys alone to getting the best deal on car insurance.  

Check out The Girls' Guide to Losing your L Plates on Amazon

The Girls' Car Handbook 

Fresh, lively and informative, The Girls' Car Handbook is an essential read for every woman who loves her car but hates the hassles that can come with it - such as delving under the bonnet, dealing with dodgy garages or sorting out car insurance. Packed with useful advice, it will help women of all ages make the most of their driving life. Experts offer insider advice on how to haggle at the car dealership and come out on top, find a garage you can trust and stay sane on the school run. Every possible driving difficulty is covered - so whether you've broken down on the hard shoulder or are having to rise about road rage, The Girls' Car Handbook will help you tackle the situation with confidence and style.

Check out The Girls' Car Handbook on Amazon.

Reviews of The Girls' Car Handbook

The Evening Standard, motoring editor David Williams

It's a guide to pretty much everything the novice female – or male, come to that – will ever need to know about motoring. Written in a clear, commonsense but very readable style it is crammed with useful information and really rather good.

Ian Collins, Talksport, 'The Car Guys' programme

Very informative and funny!

What Car? editor Steve Fowler

The Girls' Car Handbook is a handy book for blokes too!

Honest John, The Daily Telegraph

I thought it was very good!

Southern Daily Echo, motoring writer Alyson Marlow

The Girls' Car Handbook is easy to dip in and out of, depending on what you need to learn. With a stylish chicklit cover, it wouldn't look out of place being read by the pool – but instead of promising Mr Right, it offers a new route to female independence on the road!

Chester Standard, motoring editor Terry Davies

The Girls' Car Handbook is an absolute MUST for the glove compartment of a lady's car because it's crammed with everything they need to know about it. It's jolly good advice and money well spent!

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Tired of getting ripped off by mechanics and car dealers? Sick of phoning your dad for something as simple as changing a tyre? It's time for us girls to take control and this little gem of a book is the solution. Buy copies for your friends too!

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Drawing on expert advice Guild of Motoring Writers member Maria McCarthy reveals everything there is to know about cars and driving. It includes tips on everything from how to avoid getting ripped off at the garage to what to do when your car breaks down.