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October 2026 Driving News

Browse HSA Driving news and updates published in October 2026.

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Automatic Driving LessonsLearner DriversDriving Confidence+2

Why Automatic-First Learning Can Reduce Driving Workload

HSA Driving explains how starting in an automatic car can reduce control workload for some learners, allowing more attention for observation, planning, hazards and road awareness.

BarnetA1000Lane Planning+2

Barnet A1000 Lane Planning: A Safer Commentary-Driving Approach

HSA Driving explains how learners can plan lane changes on the A1000 in High Barnet using early observation, mirrors, timing and calm positioning rather than last-second reactions.

BarnetCountry RoadsRisk Management+2

Barnet Country Road Driving: Risk Management for Learner Drivers

HSA Driving explains how learners can manage speed, bends, cyclists, narrow roads and changing limits on country roads around Barnet using observation, planning and safe positioning.

DVSADriving Test Waiting TimesLondon Driving Tests+2

DVSA Driving Test Waiting Times: September 2026 Data Published

DVSA has published September 2026 driving test waiting-time and availability data. Find out what the new figures mean for learners in London and how to plan for test readiness.

Driving Test ReadinessMock TestLearner Drivers+2

How HSA Assesses Driving Test Readiness

HSA Driving explains what practical test readiness really looks like and how a structured two-hour assessment can identify whether a learner is ready, needs more training, or should postpone.

Independent DrivingSat NavDriving Test+2

Independent Driving and Sat-Nav: How to Stay Safe Without Instructor Prompts

HSA Driving explains how learner drivers can use sat-nav directions safely while maintaining observation, lane planning, hazard awareness and independent decision-making.

Undue HesitationDriving TestJunctions+2

Undue Hesitation on the Driving Test: How to Make Safer Decisions

HSA Driving explains undue hesitation for learner drivers: when waiting is sensible, when delay becomes a problem, and how observation, planning and judgement improve decisions at junctions and roundabouts.