11/04/2026
There’s a real lure to a weekend drive—especially once you leave Hull and hit the country roads around East Yorkshire. Quieter lanes, open views, and a bit of breathing space… but rural roads can catch drivers out fast: narrow bends, hidden junctions, mud/gravel, farm traffic, cyclists and horses.
**UK safety snapshot (DfT reported road casualty stats):**
- **17–24 year olds** are consistently **over‑represented in serious collisions**, with risk higher on **rural roads** and at **weekends**.
- **70+ drivers** tend to have **fewer collisions overall**, but are **more likely to be seriously injured** when a crash happens.
(Source: UK Department for Transport – Reported Road Casualties / RAS tables)
That’s why my **automatic driving lessons in Hull** focus on producing a **thinking driver**—not just someone who can “pass the test”. In an automatic, you’ve got more headspace, so we use it for what matters: **planning, observation, anticipation and decision-making**, building real experience for the roads you’ll actually drive.
**Weekend country-road essentials we practise:**
• Slow in, smooth out (set your speed **before** the bend)
• Look further ahead and read the road surface
• Expect the unexpected after blind corners
• Give space to cyclists, horses and tractors
• Drive to what you can see, not what you hope is there
Want to feel confident on rural routes as well as town driving? Message me to book your **automatic lessons in Hull**.