November 6, 2018
2032 Ban on Petrol & Diesel

In the next 15 years, MP’s have claimed the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles should be banned in the UK.

The current target was going to be 2040, but they’ve brought it back eight years due to the world’s pollution and environmental issues.

Ministers were also told that they need to “get a grip” when it comes to implementing an effective nationwide charging network, which many identify as one of the main barriers to encouraging electric car use.

For more information on electric cars, view here.

Safe driving, from Britannia!

 

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November 2, 2018
Bonfire Night

Planning on having a bonfire night at home? Make sure you don’t land yourself with a £300 fine in the process.

This weekend many families are going to be hosting their own bonfire and firework nights, but do they know the risk of driving around with them? Drivers are being warned that they could see them hit by a fine and penalty points.

If a driver is involved in an accident while having them in their vehicle, not only might the fireworks cause explosive problems but the insurance companies could not pay out the damage.

Talk to the team today about any queries you might have about travelling with fireworks.

Safe driving, from Britannia!

 

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October 29, 2018
Let’s Get Ready for Winter!

Get your car ready for winter.

We recommend that you regularly check the condition of your cars tyres condition and pressure. Ensure that they have plenty of tread; you can do this with a 20p coin, hold the coin in the tread and as long as the rubber comes above the border around the coin, your car’s tyres are legal.

You don’t want to get stuck in the middle of nowhere because of a flat battery, so it’s worth taking your car into a garage to have its battery tested. Make sure the battery is in good condition and fully charged.

If you’re worried about your car condition, speak to us or contact your nearest garage and get some advice!

Safe driving, from Britannia!

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October 25, 2018
Teen Crashes 3 Months After Passing Test!

A careless driver smashed into a tree just months after passing his test, as he took his friends for a drive, late at night.

The car crashed into a tree, causing one of the passengers to suffer a broken leg.

Bowen Whitcomb leaves North Tyneside Magistrates Court in North Shields

And after, he admitted driving without any care and attention in court, he was told he could have killed his friends.

Don’t do what this young man did. At Britannia, we take our learners very seriously and want every lesson to stick in your head.

Safe driving, from Britannia!

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October 24, 2018
Potholes: Breaking Down

The proportion of RAC pothole breakdowns is still at the second highest level since 2006.

The state of local roads is now drivers’ top motoring concern according to the RAC Report on Motoring 2018. In the last year, the RAC dealt with 14,220 breakdowns where the overwhelming likelihood was that they were caused by potholes – this represents 1.5% of all its call-outs during this period.

Keep a lookout on the road!

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