With summer holidays quickly approaching, it is not hard to see why a lot of people are looking into taking driving lessons.

Besides having more time off to do so, summer days are longer, the weather is typically clearer and because more people are opting to take advantage of the weather by walking, the roads tend to be somewhat clearer as well.

All of this makes it seemingly ideal weather to book driving lessons, particularly as it is possible to take an intensive course and end the summer with a driving license once you pass your tests.

Whilst it is far less intimidating, there are some negatives to exclusively learning to drive in the summer.

The counterpoint to clearer skies and clearer roads is that it is vital to learn how to drive in somewhat adverse weather conditions, in varying traffic conditions and with a broad range of obstacles.

It is just as important to learn to drive in darker, wetter conditions where stopping distances can sometimes be greater, which means that it is worth taking extra lessons even after you pass your test to ensure you feel comfortable driving in more wintry conditions.

At the same time, there are additional hazards unique to summer that may come as a surprise, such as children playing on the roads, sun glare and the effects of heat, which typically makes a car with air conditioning a vital necessity.

With all of that in mind, British summers are not always universally summer paradises, with periods of heatwaves and roasting conditions often offset by thunderstorms and heavy rain that can seemingly come out of nowhere.

Every season brings with it a unique set of driving conditions and challenges, and experiencing all of them is the best way to become a safe all-round driver on Britain’s roads.