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5 Minute Theory
TCDrive
Frequency: 1 episode/14d. Total Eps: 90

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The Breakaway Cable
Season 6 · Episode 4
jeudi 8 août 2024 • Duration 05:12
Today we tackle another two theory test questions featuring the breakaway cable and Exterior Towing Mirrors.
We also pay tribute to RoadPeace who organise national road victim month in August. You can find more about RoadPeace here.
You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that will help with the shows running costs at this link: https://5-minute-theory.captivate.fm/support
The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory.
By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence.
For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/
We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook.
If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/
The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained:
Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Towing - Who's responsible?
Season 6 · Episode 3
jeudi 25 juillet 2024 • Duration 04:14
You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that will help with the shows running costs at this link: https://5-minute-theory.captivate.fm/support
The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory.
By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence.
For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/
We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook.
If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/
The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained:
Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Do you need to read The Highway Code to pass your theory test?
Season 5 · Episode 4
jeudi 21 septembre 2023 • Duration 05:37
Ask a question about the theory test on any social media platform, and one of the most common responses you'll get is - "Read The Highway Code"
But how useful is this advice, and what are the alternatives?
Find out in this episode.
You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that will help with the shows running costs at this link: https://5-minute-theory.captivate.fm/support
The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory.
By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence.
For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/
We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook.
If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/
The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained:
Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Theory Test Question - At an incident, how would you help someone with severe burns?
Season 5 · Episode 3
jeudi 17 août 2023 • Duration 05:53
First aid theory test questions can be tricky, especially if you're not first aid trained. But the test doesn't expect you to be a doctor, just to learn a basic bit of knowledge. So today we take a look at how you would handle a situation where someone was suffering with severe burns.
You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that will help with the shows running costs at this link: https://5-minute-theory.captivate.fm/support
The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory.
By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence.
For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/
We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook.
If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/
The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained:
Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Theory Test Question - When will a new car need its first MOT test?
Season 5 · Episode 2
jeudi 10 août 2023 • Duration 05:39
As with anything that is new, MOT tests can be quite confusing. So today we tackle a common theory test question that learner drivers will come across.
We also explain what an MOT test is, when you need to have one, and why you should get any advisory points fixed. (A bit like your driving test!)
You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that will help with the shows running costs at this link: https://5-minute-theory.captivate.fm/support
The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory.
By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence.
For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/
We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook.
If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/
The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained:
Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explained 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Theory Test Question - How is a 30 mph limit generally indicated?
Season 5 · Episode 1
jeudi 3 août 2023 • Duration 07:04
"There are no speed-limit signs on the road. How is a 30 mph limit generally indicated?"
That's the theory test question we tackle on today's episode, as well as explaining some exciting news; we're now delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained - 121 Zoom sessions providing you with the understanding to achieve the result you need.
You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that will help with the shows running costs at this link:https://5-minute-theory.captivate.fm/support
The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory.
By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence.
For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/
We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook.
If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/
The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained:
Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
An introduction to the driving test - The Driving Test Podcast
mercredi 1 mars 2023 • Duration 07:32
In this first episode, we take a look at what the driving test entails and offer a top tip to help you pass.
The Driving Test Podcast is here to give you all the information and tips you'll need to help you pass your driving test. Whether you're learning to drive, getting ready to start, or helping someone else, this show will get you in the right gear.
For more information head over to TCDrive.co.uk
You can follow TCDrive on Facebook
Check out the other TCDrive podcasts here.
Theory Test Question: Fuel Consumption
Season 4 · Episode 9
lundi 28 novembre 2022 • Duration 07:14
We're tacking two similar theory questions in this episode:
What's most likely to increase fuel consumption?and...
What can you expect if you drive using rapid acceleration and heavy braking?The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory.
By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence.
For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/
We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook.
If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/
The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained:
Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Driving Test Tips from an examiner and why private practice can be helpful
Season 4
vendredi 25 novembre 2022 • Duration 14:26
The DVSA's head of Driver Testing and Training Policy, Amanda Lane, is today's special guest. Amanda used to be a driving instructor and still works as an examiner at weekends and in this episode she explains:
- Why private practice is helpful.
- What you can and can't do during private practice
- Top tips to help you pass the driving test first time
You can find the DVSA's 'Are You Ready' campaign here.
The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory.
By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence.
For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/
We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook.
If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/
The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained:
Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
But my friend said...
Season 4 · Episode 8
lundi 24 octobre 2022 • Duration 06:20
This week we take a look at one of the myths behind the theory test as we talk about what your 'friends' tell you. Is it the truth? Is it accurate? Is it smart?
We also have our regular resource of the week, which is The Learner Driver Log Book. You can find it here and check out the podcast episode here.
The 5 Minute Theory podcast is here to help you pass your theory test the first time! But even more importantly we're here to help you learn and understand the theory.
By having a good knowledge and understanding of the theory you'll be able to confidently take your theory and practical driving tests, and you'll reduce the chances of you making a mistake in future that could cost you your licence.
For more information, head over to http://www.tcdrive.co.uk/
We'd love it if you could leave a review on Apple, Google, or Facebook.
If you'd like to get in touch, or want to follow the show, you can catch me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/
The 5 Minute Theory Podcast is delighted to be sponsored by Theory Test Explained:
Theory Test Explained is your in-person guide to theory success. Whether you need a structured start or a supported finish, Theory Test Explaineds 121 Zoom sessions will provide the understanding to achieve the result you need.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy