The podcast for drivers who struggle with driving nerves but want to become calm and confident on the road. Whether you are a learner driver, a new driver or have been driving for years, this podcast will help you to beat driving nerves and anxiety and build your driving confidence. Co-hosted by Kev & Tracey Field, from Confident Drivers, (https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk) we are the only UK podcast offering a mix of stress management, confidence building and driving know how. We will be s ...
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This podcast is for learner drivers who want to understand and avoid the top ten reasons other people fail their driving tests. Co-hosted by Kev & Tracey Field from The Driving Confidence podcast, this is a stand-alone spin-off series of ten episodes. The DVSA publish that only 47% of people pass their driving test, giving the ten main reasons for learner drivers to fail, and so each episode in this series focuses on one main reason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bonus Short from Episode 75 Don't take a deep breath to calm your driving anxiety
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6:22Bonus Short from Episode 75 Don't take a deep breath to calm your driving anxiety. Link to the full episode here: https://pod.fo/e/18df6f Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe …
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Bonus from Episode 74 Anxiety and Sleep: How Poor Sleep Might Impact Your Driving Anxiety
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6:33Bonus Short from Episode 74 Anxiety and Sleep: How Poor Sleep Might Impact Your Driving Anxiety with Guest Tracy Hannigan. Link to the full episode here: https://pod.fo/e/18be19 Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you wo…
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Building Driving Confidence: Lydia and Kev’s Journey with Anxiety, Neurodiversity, and Finding the Right Instructor
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41:28Welcome to the final episode of season nine of The Driving Confidence Podcast! Kev and Tracey are joined by driving instructor Kev Lynes and his former student, Lydia, to explore the transformative journey of learning to drive, especially when faced with anxiety, a lack of confidence, or neurodiversity. This episode explores the unique relationship…
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How much do learner drivers trust their driving in lessons?
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20:33Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season, as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey discuss the benefits of asking learner drivers how much they trust their driving. Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that ot…
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How can relaxation exercises help driving anxiety?
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21:07Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season, as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about why they recommend relaxation exercises for nervous and anxious drivers. Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that …
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Encouraging positive self talk in driving lessons
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16:14Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season, as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about encouraging positive self talk while driving. Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others might relate to? You…
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Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season, as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey discuss action plans. Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about drivin…
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How to consolidate and remember what you have learnt
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18:32Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season, as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about ways to consolidate and remember what you have learnt in driving lessons - so that you know what to do. Would you like to feature in a future Q&A pod…
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Driving practice makes better, not perfection!
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13:32Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season, as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey chat about why we aim for practice making better instead of perfect. Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others might re…
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Different Ways to Change Emotional State Before Driving
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16:26Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season, as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey share different ways you can change your emotional state before driving. Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others migh…
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Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season, as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey discuss the importance of finding out more about if driving anxiety is created by gaps in knowledge or understanding. Would you like to feature in a future Q&A …
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Using imagery and visualisation for driving anxiety
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15:06Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey discuss ways to use imagery and visualisation to help reduce driving anxiety. Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others …
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Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey discuss what creates stress and why it is so individual for everyone. Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others might re…
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Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey discuss the impact of life stress on driving. Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record …
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The common causes of driving test nerves and anxiety
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20:31Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey discuss some of the themes and common causes they see related to driving test nerves. Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that…
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Welcome to Season 9 - Stress Management vs Confidence Building
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17:02Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about stress management versus confidence building and how they both have a role to play. Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a s…
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Bonus Short Seven from Anxious Hormones: Exploring the Links between Hormones and Mystery Driving Anxiety with Guest Kate Muir
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6:53Bonus Short: Episode 73 Anxious Hormones: Exploring the Links between Hormones and Mystery Driving Anxiety with Guest Kate Muir Link to full episode: https://pod.fo/e/18a16c Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would …
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Bonus Short Six from Anxious Hormones: Exploring the Links between Hormones and Mystery Driving Anxiety with Guest Kate Muir
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7:36Bonus Short: Episode 73 Anxious Hormones: Exploring the Links between Hormones and Mystery Driving Anxiety with Guest Kate Muir Link to full episode: https://pod.fo/e/18a16c Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would …
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Bonus Short Five from Anxious Hormones: Exploring the Links between Hormones and Mystery Driving Anxiety with Guest Kate Muir
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8:11Bonus Short: Episode 73 Anxious Hormones: Exploring the Links between Hormones and Mystery Driving Anxiety with Guest Kate Muir Link to full episode: https://pod.fo/e/18a16c Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would …
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Bonus Short Four from Anxious Hormones: Exploring the Links between Hormones and Mystery Driving Anxiety with Guest Kate Muir
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7:35Bonus Short: Episode 73 Anxious Hormones: Exploring the Links between Hormones and Mystery Driving Anxiety with Guest Kate Muir Link to full episode: https://pod.fo/e/18a16c Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would …
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Bonus Short Three from Episode 73 Anxious Hormones: Exploring the Links between Hormones and Mystery Driving Anxiety with Guest Kate Muir
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7:06Bonus Short: Episode 73 Anxious Hormones: Exploring the Links between Hormones and Mystery Driving Anxiety with Guest Kate Muir Link to full episode: https://pod.fo/e/18a16c Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would …
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Bonus Short Two from Episode 73 Anxious Hormones: Exploring the Links between Hormones and Mystery Driving Anxiety with Guest Kate Muir
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6:23Bonus Short: Episode 73 Anxious Hormones: Exploring the Links between Hormones and Mystery Driving Anxiety with Guest Kate Muir Link to full episode: https://pod.fo/e/18a16c Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would …
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Bonus Short One from Episode 73 Anxious Hormones: Exploring the Links between Hormones and Mystery Driving Anxiety with Guest Kate Muir
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5:20Bonus Short: Episode 73 Anxious Hormones: Exploring the Links between Hormones and Mystery Driving Anxiety with Guest Kate Muir Link to full episode: https://pod.fo/e/18a16c Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would …
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Is your New Year resolution to get back driving? - Step Six
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4:27In the final episode of our mini series about getting back to driving in 2025, the sixth step we discuss is creating an action plan. When do you want to get back driving again - put a date on it? What might stop you achieving your driving goal? How will you know you've been successful in reaching your driving goal? What will you give yourself for b…
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Is your New Year resolution to get back driving? - Step Five
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3:51In the fifth of our mini series about getting back to driving in 2025, the fifth step we discuss is reviewing the previous steps and starting the preparation needed for your driving goal. Start imagining driving and notice what thoughts, worries and emotions you experience. How will you track your progress? Who will you tell about your driving goal…
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Is your New Year resolution to get back driving? - Step Four
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4:00In the fourth of our mini series about getting back to driving in 2025, the fourth step we discuss is identifying what's missing, what is the gap that could be creating your driving anxiety. What is the gap or what's missing to help you achieve your driving goal? Where can you find what's missing to help you succeed? Who else can help you in reachi…
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Is your New Year resolution to get back driving? - Step Three
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3:39In the third of our mini series about getting back to driving in 2025, the third step we discuss is which parts of your goal feel easy, challenging or too hard. How challenging is it going to be to get back driving? What has stopped you from doing this sooner? What barriers are you putting in your own way to stop you from taking the first step? Wha…
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Is your New Year resolution to get back driving? - Step Two
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4:50In the second of our mini series about getting back to driving in 2025, the second step we discuss is your driving goals. What is your big, long term driving goal? What is your medium term driving goal? What will you be doing in three or four months that will show you've made progress? What is the first, baby step you could take in the next couple …
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Is your New Year resolution to get back driving? - Step One
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4:42In the first of our mini series about getting back to driving in 2025, the first step we discuss is your motivation. Do you really want to get back to driving? How important is it to you? What will getting back to driving give you? Where will you be able to go? Who else will benefit when you get back to driving? Write these down, along with any oth…
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Bonus Short Eight from Rewiring the Brain: Understanding and Overcoming Driving Anxiety with Joshua Fletcher
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8:24Bonus Short: From Episode 72 - Rewiring the Brain: Understanding and Overcoming Driving Anxiety with Joshua Fletcher Link to Full Episode: https://pod.fo/e/18825e Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to …
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Bonus Short Seven from Rewiring the Brain: Understanding and Overcoming Driving Anxiety with Joshua Fletcher
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6:24Bonus Short: From Episode 72 - Rewiring the Brain: Understanding and Overcoming Driving Anxiety with Joshua Fletcher Link to Full Episode: https://pod.fo/e/18825e Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to …
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Bonus Short Six from Rewiring the Brain: Understanding and Overcoming Driving Anxiety with Joshua Fletcher
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7:03Bonus Short: From Episode 72 - Rewiring the Brain: Understanding and Overcoming Driving Anxiety with Joshua Fletcher Link to Full Episode: https://pod.fo/e/18825e Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to …
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Bonus Short Five from Rewiring the Brain: Understanding and Overcoming Driving Anxiety with Joshua Fletcher
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8:34Bonus Short: From Episode 72 - Rewiring the Brain: Understanding and Overcoming Driving Anxiety with Joshua Fletcher Link to Full Episode: https://pod.fo/e/18825e Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to …
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Bonus Short Four from Rewiring the Brain: Understanding and Overcoming Driving Anxiety with Joshua Fletcher
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7:34Bonus Short: From Episode 72 - Rewiring the Brain: Understanding and Overcoming Driving Anixety with Joshua Fletcher Link to Full Episode: https://pod.fo/e/18825e Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to …
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Bonus Short Three from Rewiring the Brain: Understanding and Overcoming Driving Anxiety with Joshua Fletcher
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7:40Bonus Short: From Episode 72 - Rewiring the Brain: Understanding and Overcoming Driving Anixety with Joshua Fletcher Link to Full Episode: https://pod.fo/e/18825e Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to …
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Bonus Short Two from Rewiring the Brain: Understanding and Overcoming Driving Anxiety with Joshua Fletcher
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Bonus Short One from Rewiring the Brain: Understanding and Overcoming Driving Anxiety with Joshua Fletcher
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Season 8 Review: Driving Success Stories, Expert Insights, and Listener Questions Addressed
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15:09In this episode, Kev and Tracey wrap-up Season Eight by reflecting on our main takeaways and favourite moments across the episodes. We reflect on: Exploring driving confidence from diverse perspectives Real life stories from guests Jess, Steve & Amy Innovative approaches to resistance, anxiety and using gamification While listening to this episode,…
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Building Confidence Behind the Wheel: Amy's Experience
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20:36In this episode, Kev and Tracey welcomed Amy, who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming driving anxieties. We chat about: Setting your own goals and going at your own pace How the right support can make a difference Reflecting back to appreciate and enjoy the change While listening to this episode, ask yourself: What is the background to your …
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Tapping Away Driving Fears and Resistance with guest Emma Starling
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37:55In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk to Emma Starling from Evolve Energetics Academy about driving anxiety and resistance to making changes. We chat about: Understanding resistance and motivation Self Compassion Practical relaxation tips & Emma’s daily tap While listening to this episode, ask yourself: What is your fear threshold when driving? How …
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Practical Tips for Challenging Panic Attacks While Driving
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21:06In this episode, Kev and Tracey respond to a message from one of our listeners who has been struggling with panic attacks while driving for over a decade. We chat about: Noticing that driving skills are not the problem The role of the brain in creating anxiety Setting bite-size goals While listening to this episode, ask yourself: Have you ever thou…
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Understanding and Breaking the Anxiety Cycle with guest Nova Cobban
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41:11In this episode, Kev and Tracey delve deep into understanding and managing driving anxiety with the expert insights of Nova Cobban, a renowned psychologist, psychotherapist, and coach. We chat about: The anxiety cycle Reflecting on your experiences Challenging your anxiety Sharing your experiences with other While listening to this episode, ask you…
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Using Games to Boost Driving Confidence with guest Terry Lefteri
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24:30In this episode, Kev and Tracey welcomed Terry Lefteri from Done Stressing, who shared some fascinating approaches on how to integrate games into driving. We chat about: The power of games in driving education and personal confidence Practical, game-based strategies to boost driving skills How to make driving a more enjoyable and less stressful exp…
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Bouncing Back: Dealing with Driving Confidence Setbacks and Moving Forward
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16:49In this episode, Kev and Tracey delved into a topic that affects almost every driver at some point: setbacks. We chat about: Normalising different types of set backs Reflecting on set backs in a neutral way Using past experiences to move forward While listening to this episode, ask yourself: Have you ever experienced a set back in your driving conf…
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Thriving Through Neurodiversity: Driving Inclusivity with guest Simon Nichols
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54:24In this episode, Kev and Tracey delve into the fascinating world of neurodiversity with Simon Nichols, the founder of Thrive Mental Health and Neurodiversity. We chat about: What is neurodiversity Individuality and Acceptance Challenge’s some individuals may experience While listening to this episode, ask yourself: What is your understanding of neu…
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Overcoming Driving Anxiety: Steve's Inspiring Journey to Road Confidence
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16:23In this episode, Kev and Tracey are joined by Steve, who shares his journey of overcoming driving anxiety and building his confidence behind the wheel. We chat about: His initial struggles with learning to drive His fear of driving on faster roads like the motorway How he feels about driving now While listening to this episode, ask yourself: Have y…
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Behind the Wheel with Nia's Gears: From Breathing to Bob and Tom Awareness
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22:56In this episode, Kev and Tracey chat to Nia from Nia's Gears, about how she shares content with learner drivers through social media. We chat about: The ripple effect of sharing content How safe driving tips aren’t just for learner drivers The difference between traditional and modern driver training While listening to this episode, ask yourself: W…
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GDE Matrix: Elevating Driving Skills Through Self-awareness and Ongoing Education with Stewart Lochrie from Bright Coaching
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32:45In this episode, Kev and Tracey chat to Stewart Lochrie, founder of Bright Coaching about the GDE Matrix (Goals for Driver Education). We chat about: Self Assessment of your driving Personal values that might impact your driving behaviour Risk factors associated with a lack of self-awareness While listening to this episode, ask yourself: How prepar…
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Overcoming the "I Don't Know" Moment: Driving Confidence Solutions
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20:58In this episode, Kev and Tracey discuss feeling uncertain while driving and constantly asking yourself, "What do I do?" or "I don't know." We chat about: Gaps in knowledge and understanding Developing habits as a safety blanket Feeling overwhelmed by information While listening to this episode, ask yourself: How often do you think you don’t know wh…
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Navigating Horse Encounters: Promoting Awareness and Safety for Horse Riders and Drivers
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31:24In this episode, Kev and Tracey are joined by Alan Hiscox, the director of safety for the British Horse Society. They discuss the importance of respecting and understanding horse riders as vulnerable road users. We chat about: The key messages for passing a horse safely The three brains on the road, you, the rider and the horse Resources on the BHS…
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