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PNG Driving School: Shift Happens
PNG Driving School
19 episodes
6 days ago
Winter driving in the UK isn’t all snowflakes and Christmas carols, it’s black ice on A-roads, flooded roundabouts in city centres, and scraping frost off your windscreen before sunrise. In this essential episode of Shift Happens, we’re diving into everything you need to know to stay safe and sane on the roads this winter. We’ll cover: The real winter hazards UK drivers face (from freezing fog to surprise floods)How to prep your car for cold weatherSmart driving techniques for ice, rain, fog,...
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Winter driving in the UK isn’t all snowflakes and Christmas carols, it’s black ice on A-roads, flooded roundabouts in city centres, and scraping frost off your windscreen before sunrise. In this essential episode of Shift Happens, we’re diving into everything you need to know to stay safe and sane on the roads this winter. We’ll cover: The real winter hazards UK drivers face (from freezing fog to surprise floods)How to prep your car for cold weatherSmart driving techniques for ice, rain, fog,...
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Episodes (19/19)
PNG Driving School: Shift Happens
19. Shift Happens | Driving in Winter Conditions
Winter driving in the UK isn’t all snowflakes and Christmas carols, it’s black ice on A-roads, flooded roundabouts in city centres, and scraping frost off your windscreen before sunrise. In this essential episode of Shift Happens, we’re diving into everything you need to know to stay safe and sane on the roads this winter. We’ll cover: The real winter hazards UK drivers face (from freezing fog to surprise floods)How to prep your car for cold weatherSmart driving techniques for ice, rain, fog,...
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6 days ago
7 minutes

PNG Driving School: Shift Happens
18. Shift Happens | Driving in the Dark: How the Clocks Going Back Affects UK Roads
Welcome back to Shift Happens, the Pass N Go podcast helping you shift gears in your driving journey. I’m your host Charlotte, and in this episode, we’re exploring a timely and often-overlooked topic: the clocks going back and how it affects life behind the wheel. Sure, the end of British Summer Time might give us an extra hour in bed, but it also brings darker evenings, increased road risks, and a shift in how we drive and feel. We’ll cover: Why the clocks go back (and the history behind it)...
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2 weeks ago
5 minutes

PNG Driving School: Shift Happens
17. Shift Happens | Driving and Mental Health: Staying Safe on World Mental Health Day
Driving is about more than just steering and signals, it’s about mindset, focus, and emotional control. In this episode of Shift Happens, we explore the crucial connection between mental health and safe driving. From anxiety and stress to depression and emotional overwhelm, our mental state directly affects our reaction times, decision-making, and patience on the road. But it’s not a one-way street, driving can also impact your mental health, for better or worse. We’ll break down: How differe...
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1 month ago
4 minutes

PNG Driving School: Shift Happens
16. Shift Happens | Driving in Autumnal Conditions
As the leaves start to fall and the nights draw in, autumn brings beauty and a whole new set of challenges for drivers. In this episode of Shift Happens, Charlotte dives into everything you need to know about staying safe behind the wheel this season. From slippery leaves and low sun glare to deer on rural roads and foggy mornings, we unpack the most common autumn road hazards and how to handle them like a pro. Plus, Charlotte walks you through an essential autumn vehicle safety check, tips f...
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1 month ago
10 minutes

PNG Driving School: Shift Happens
15. Shift Happens | Back to School Driving: Staying Safe This September
It’s that time of year again. The school run is back, and so is the traffic. In this episode, we’re diving into what’s changed on the roads now that the new school term has started, and how drivers can stay alert, calm, and most importantly, safe. Why your commute just got longer: we unpack the traffic surge and rise in minor collisions that hit every September. Quick-fire safety tips: from watching your speed to avoiding that all-too-tempting phone check at red lights. Advice for parents on ...
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2 months ago
8 minutes

PNG Driving School: Shift Happens
14. Shift Happens | Learning To Drive In 2025: What to Expect
School’s back next week: is it time you finally learnt to drive? Whether you're 17 and booking your first driving lesson, a parent supporting your teen, or someone who's ready to tick "get my licence" off your 2025 goals, this episode is your complete UK driving guide from start to finish. We break down everything you need to know about learning to drive in the UK in 2025, including: ✅ How to apply for your provisional licence ✅ What to expect in the theory test: tips, apps, and revision hack...
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2 months ago
11 minutes

PNG Driving School: Shift Happens
13. Shift Happens | Post-Festival Fatigue: How to Get Home Safely After the Party Ends
Festival season is just around the corner, with Creamfields, Leeds, and Reading Festival lighting up your social feeds. Whether you're the designated driver, the passenger princess, or catching a coach/train, this episode is essential listening, especially if you're getting behind the wheel. After a weekend of music, mud, and mayhem, driving home might be the most dangerous part of the festival. In this episode, we’re diving into post-festival fatigue: what it is, why it matters, and how to d...
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2 months ago
6 minutes

PNG Driving School: Shift Happens
12. Shift Happens | Renting a Car Abroad: Your Ultimate Holiday Driving Guide
Thinking of renting a car on your next holiday? In this episode of Shift Happens, Charlotte shares her personal experiences from escaping a horror-movie hotel in Italy to navigating the theme park madness of Florida, proving just how game-changing a rental car can be. Whether you’re off on a beach break or city escape, this episode gives you all the essential tips for driving abroad: 🚗 Why renting a car gives you true travel freedom 🛑 What to know before picking up the keys 📋 The must-ask que...
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3 months ago
16 minutes

PNG Driving School: Shift Happens
11. Shift Happens | Learning to Drive While Working Full-Time: Tips for Busy Adults
Welcome back to Shift Happens, the Pass N Go podcast that helps you shift gears on your driving journey. I’m your host, Charlotte, and in today’s episode, we’re diving into a challenge many adults face: learning to drive while working full-time. Whether you're working 9–5, juggling shift work, or balancing multiple gigs, finding time (and energy!) to learn to drive can feel impossible. But trust me—it’s absolutely doable. In this episode, I’ll share practical strategies to help you: 🚗 Fi...
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3 months ago
20 minutes

PNG Driving School: Shift Happens
10. Shift Happens | Road Trip Ready – Essential Summer Driving Tips for UK Drivers
Planning a summer road trip in the UK? 🚗☀️ Whether you're driving to the beach in Cornwall, camping in the Lake District, or heading to a festival with friends, this episode of Shift Happens is your complete summer driving guide. In this episode, we’re covering the must-know road trip tips for UK drivers, especially useful for learner drivers, new motorists, and anyone anyone who wants a stress-free summer on the road. We cover: 🔧 Summer car maintenance checklist 🗺️ How to plan your route 📜 U...
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4 months ago
11 minutes

PNG Driving School: Shift Happens
9. Shift Happens | Learning to drive before joining the public services
In this episode, host Charlotte explores a question on the minds of many future emergency service workers: Should you learn to drive before joining the public services? Whether you're planning a career in the police, fire service, or as a paramedic, Charlotte shares why getting your full UK driving licence — especially in a manual — can give you a serious advantage. From high-pressure road conditions to the benefits of early driving experience, this episode unpacks the real-world value of dri...
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4 months ago
20 minutes

PNG Driving School: Shift Happens
8. Shift Happens | Skydiving for Good
In this special episode, we highlight an inspiring story from one of our very own driving instructors, Malcolm Cain. Alongside his wife Sophia, Malcolm founded Spectrum Holidays in 2019—a charity dedicated to providing accessible, autism-friendly getaways for families across the UK. Now, Malcolm is taking his dedication to new heights—literally. In just a few months, he’ll be skydiving to raise funds and awareness for the cause. We explore: What inspired Malcolm and Sophia to start Spectrum H...
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5 months ago
39 minutes

PNG Driving School: Shift Happens
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...
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5 months ago
28 minutes

PNG Driving School: Shift Happens
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.
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6 months ago
23 minutes

PNG Driving School: Shift Happens
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.
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6 months ago
24 minutes

PNG Driving School: Shift Happens
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.
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6 months ago
48 minutes

PNG Driving School: Shift Happens
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
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6 months ago
13 minutes

PNG Driving School: Shift Happens
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.
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7 months ago
3 minutes

PNG Driving School: Shift Happens
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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7 months ago
32 minutes

PNG Driving School: Shift Happens
Winter driving in the UK isn’t all snowflakes and Christmas carols, it’s black ice on A-roads, flooded roundabouts in city centres, and scraping frost off your windscreen before sunrise. In this essential episode of Shift Happens, we’re diving into everything you need to know to stay safe and sane on the roads this winter. We’ll cover: The real winter hazards UK drivers face (from freezing fog to surprise floods)How to prep your car for cold weatherSmart driving techniques for ice, rain, fog,...