A recent DVLA survey is urging UK drivers to test their eyesight. You might not be aware of the minimum standards needed for a licence.

You must be able to read a number plate from 20m away! Can you? Use our free eye test stimulator.

If you are a learner driver you have to pass the eye test as part of the practical exam, and then legally you have to ensure your eyesight is good enough.

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Good news! Zahida Kazmi has been given the proud honour of being the first female taxi driver in Pakistan. She has driven more than ever recently and is getting so much support.

“I saw her and the first thought that came to my mind was that she’s my mother’s age. I liked her driving and in these days where one feels insecure in Pakistan I felt very relaxed” – Passenger

Thinking of learning how to drive? Or, becoming a taxi driver yourself? Start with us, we are here to help you.

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New research has shown that drivers could be at risk of being not only on the wrong side of the road, but on the wrong side of the law. So, when you pass your test, you will be ready.

Millions of British motorists need to ensure if you are driving on the correct side in France, with a ‘Crit’Air Sticker’.

They are £3.60, including postage, so there is no excuse!

Make sure you are up-to-date on the latest driving news to keep you on the road

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A man in Bradford has been arrested recently when he performed a U-turn during a police chase, to drive the wrong way up the slip road on a busy street.

Not sure on when you are allowed to turn? Read our advice:

Look out for signs! If you see the sign below you can’t do a U-turn.

Be aware as if you are caught, you will be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN), three penalty points on your licence and a £60 fine.

Before making a U-turn, always ask yourself:

Is it safe to perform the manoeuvre?

Is it legal?

Will I inconvenience other road users or pedestrians?

Can I see clearly or should I pull up on the left initially?

Are there any cyclists or motorcycles that are difficult to see?

Is the road wide enough to perform the U-turn safely?

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You may think if your car was self-driven, it would be great! We’ve thought of some possible disadvantages to why it wouldn’t be such a good idea…

• Who is guilty? If the car crashes, no one will be guilty. Insurance companies will lose out big time as who should compensate?
• The price! Self-driving cars would probably cost more than 100,000. Who can afford that? Our lessons are much less!
• Jobless Drivers – Many taxi drivers, truck drivers will become without a job as autonomous vehicles will take over
• Security issues – Somebody may hack into your car system and take control of the operations

And most of all, who would teach you all? At Britannia, we take pride in teaching our learners and want to do it forever.

Read our show me tell me questions for advice.

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You’ve all heard about the new self-driving cars, but have you heard of a 50-year-old?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/business-44824459/the-self-driving-car-that-s-50-years-old

At the Festival of Speed in Goodwood, this car has made it as the first to make it around the race circuit.

The car is an American Roadstar, more than fifty years old!

Contact us with any questions you have.

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