So you have finally reached the age of 17, all those long waited years to reach legal driving age have come to an end and you can finally start taking your driving lessons. But where to start? In this article you will find all the necessary information to get you started and driving in no time.

First of all you need to decide whether you are going to hire the services of a qualified driving instructor or you will ask for a family member or friend who has more than two years of experience. As a female driving instructor I am bias of saying which is the best option is so I’ll let you decide this one.
Once you decide who will be giving you driving lessons you now need to start learning the basics of driving. If you opt for an automatic car there is less to learn so I recommend you start learning in a manual car. Manual cars can be tougher in the beginning but once you mastered the clutch and gears you will be able to drive just about any car, including automatics.

A good way to start learning the basics of road driving like signs, rules and laws is by reading the recommended book by the DSA (Driving Standards Agency). These are the same books you will need to study in order to pass the written test before you can take your practical driving test.

The recommended books by the Driving Standards Agency are:

Driving the Essential Skills from DSA
The Highway Code from The Stationery Office
Know your Traffic Signs from The Stationery Office
The Official Driving Test from DSA

You can buy them from your local book shop or perhaps borrow from someone who already took the tests.

Take your time and study these books thoroughly and when you think you are ready, book your theory test online on the DSA website or via their telephone number which is 0870 0101 372. Tests are conducted at local DSA test centres and information on your nearest one can be found on the DSA website.

With regards to driving lessons take as many as you see need till you feel confident that you’ve learned everything you have to learn to take the driving test. Here is when a driving instructor makes the difference, he or she will be able to teach you all the tricks and tips in order to fully prepare you to pass your driving test.

If you opt to learn how to drive with a driving instructor choose a local one and if you don’t know any a simple search in Google should return a handful of reliable options. For instance if you leave in Bedford simply search for Driving Lessons Bedford or use Google Maps which is also another great resource to find local business in your area.

About the Author

Experienced driving instructor with accredited qualifications providing driving lessons Bedford and surrounding areas.

Wet and dry dog foods are the most common types of dog food there is. Each has their benefits and drawbacks and the best way to decide which one is right for your best friend is by experimenting. In this article I’ll point out pros and cons of both types of dog food and let you decide which one is the more adequate for your dog(s).

Those of you who have had dogs for many years might already know what is the best type of food to feed your buddies. Over the years I have experimented with different types and brands of dog food and I can assure there is no rule or pattern to be followed as each dog and breed should be treated uniquely.

I had dogs that simply wouldn’t adapt to premium dog food and the best results was achieved with ordinary brands while others wouldn’t contemplate cheaper brands. But the aim of this article is to point out the benefits and drawbacks of wet and dry dog foods.

Wet Dog Foods

Wet dog food or canned dog food have higher protein and fat levels compared to dried kibbles. They usually contain grain gluten and other protein gels used to create artificial meaty chunks to imitate real meat. For that reason they more appetizing and palatable to dogs.

Wet dog foods are also high in moisture making them ideal for puppies and mature dogs because they are easier to chew and have other benefits such as help the urinary tract.

One of the biggest downsides of canned food is the cost per serving especially for larger dogs. A good idea is to mix it up with dry food. I normally use a cheaper brand of mix when I feed my dogs as the canned food masks the flavour of the cheaper feed.

Dry Dog Food

Considered by many breeders, veterinaries and owners as the most complete type of dog food of this type and is also the most popular for numerous reasons.

Dry dog food is specially formulated to support growth, ensure correct muscle, skeletal and organs development, improve coat and skin condition as well as improve performance of competition dogs.

They also help to keep teeth and gums healthy and ensure firmer stools but tend to be high in gluten. A problem that can be easily solved by buying 100% natural or organic brand, they might more expensive but they are worth the money.

With so many brands on the market today it is hard to determine the ideal brand for your dog(s) since each dog will adapt differently to a certain type of food.

My suggestion is that you choose one that will support all the nutritional needs of your buddy throughout his different stages of life. Keep in mind that you should change the type of food as your dog grows older.

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Choosing the most suitable feed for your dog(s) is by far the most important decision you will make for him or her. Sometimes it takes months till you find the correct food type and brand to feed your dog(s) with. It is a long winded process well worth the effort to ensure a healthy future for your buddies.

There are many types of dog food all of which have their pros and cons. Before we dig any deeper lets establish that when I mention dog food types I’m referring to: dry, wet (canned), raw and frozen dog food. Each one of these types can be then divided into: natural, organic, fresh and dog food containing preservatives and additives.

Dry Dog Food

Considered by many dog owners and breeders as the most complete type of feed since it the highest number of benefits when compared to other types of dog food. Dried dog food comes in various sizes and shapes and are easy to store. The most important benefits are: it helps to keep teeth and gums healthy, ensure firm stools, lower cost per serving, improve coat and skin condition and ensure the correct development of muscles and skeletal system.

Wet Dog Food

Wet dog food or canned dog food might not be as popular as dried dog food because of its price and cost per serving. It is often used mixed up with dried feeds. Wet dog food is high in protein and moisture which is good for hydration and the urinary tract, it is by far more palatable than other types of food for obvious reasons. The downside is that is has a short shelf life after it’s opened and some dogs can gain weight when only fed with it.

Fresh or Raw Dog Food

Not as common as it use to be but raw feeding seems to be making a come back with more and more dog owners and breeders advocating that dogs cannot properly digest grains. That is true to certain extent since dog’s digestive system weren’t made to eat processed or cooked food. Raw feeding is far more complicated than usual feeding with dry or canned food and it is advisable to have the supervision of a veterinary.

Feeding your dog(s) is a process that changes as they get older since there are different types of food for different stages of their lives. When they are puppies you should feed them puppy dog food which is smaller, softer and formulated to develop growth. As they reach adult age you should switch to adult dog food and as they grow older you should consider mature feeds to ensure they live a longer and healthier life.

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