Driving is a skill that requires full concentration at all times – It goes without saying that you should never sit behind the wheel under the influence of drink or drugs, and should do your best to avoid any distractions when driving. The same goes for driving when tired – Being sleepy behind the wheel […]

Statistics show that almost 20% of car accidents are caused by drivers falling asleep at the wheel – the majority of which are men under the age of 30. To prevent this from happening, it’s wise to plan your journey to include a 15-minute break every couple of hours. If you’re already tired, it’s not […]

With January fast approaching, many of us will soon be returning to the routine of early mornings and getting used once again to the daily commute. However after the Christmas holidays, and following a succession of late nights and mornings, your body clock may well be out of sync with this ritual, and you are […]

A recent survey has shown that over half of motorists on UK road are driving when tired, a common cause for road traffic accidents. 55% of the 1,000 drivers questioned admitted to operating a vehicle when fatigued – with many even conceding that they drive for endless hours without rest. Basic advice is to take […]

Kenneth Cotty, 73, admitted knocking James Lambert unconscious by driving into his path.The pensioner was allowed to stay on the road after a court was told that he had been driving more than 40 years without incident.Cotty, of Lagside Cottage, Crieff, admitted driving carelessly on the A822 Muthill to Crieff road on March 21 this […]

Blood test studies recently carried out showed a risk of having an accident whilst driving tired could double if the driver has had less than 5 hours sleep in the 24hrs leading up to getting behind the wheel. Which has led the question to be asked, should a new law be brought into affect for […]

Driving during the hot weather can be some what uncomfortable, especially with British summer the weather can be unpredictable and temperatures can soar up to the mid 30s during heatwaves. There are a few ways you can make it cooler for yourself whilst driving during hot weather spells such as: Keeping clothing light and airy […]

My journey in driving has not been easy. Having grown up with friends who had no real interest in it, I never thought I would as I had no strong desire to drive either. I eventually started 9 years ago with a different driving company and for many reasons, I eventually ended up with a […]

I have just passed my driving test on my first time at Morden with John O Driving Instructor. I had experience with another driving instructor before and unfortunately he retired, and then shortly after I found John. I found John to be very helpful and saw lots of progress in my driving skills from lesson […]

Long distance driving can be a daunting task. It takes concentration, focus, and a lot of energy out of us. Hopefully with the tips below, your next long distance trip is more pleasant! Stay hydrated Remember to keep yourself topped up. Long distance driving can be seen as an endurance task, and you need to […]