Recent driving news in London-August

London’s Push for Electric Vehicle With a growing emphasis on sustainability and reducing carbon emissions, London has been actively encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The city’s expansive network of EV charging stations has been expanding, making it increasingly convenient for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles. In a bid to tackle air […]

Motorists Not Feeling Fine!

  This month will see the roll out of new fines, in this article we will look at ways to avoid them if possible, the new charges include Ultra Low Emission Zones, pavement parking and HGV levy tax. Pavement parking: A pavement parking ban will be introduced to increase the safety of pedestrians and to […]

Blood Tests For Sleepy Drivers

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 […]

Warning Small Chip Could Cost You £2,500

Something as simple as a small chip or crack in your windscreen could cause you to be fined. Warnings have been issued to drivers that driving with a chipped or cracked windscreen could land motorists with a £2,500 fine or points on their license! Green Flag has since revealed that after research 4/5 drivers where […]

4 Vital Changes Regarding Your Driving Test

Last week it was announced the DVSA will be making some important changes to government policies regarding Driving Test bookings. They ran a consultation between 25 January and 8 March 2022 about changing some policies that affect learning to drive and driving tests. encourage learner drivers to be better prepared when they take their car […]

Are Automatic Cars Better For Nervous Drivers?

Taking lessons can be a very overwhelming experience for first time learners, it can be a daunting for more experienced learners too. The thought of having to control the pedals, gears and maneuvering a vehicle, especially in traffic can be anxiety inducing. Leading some learners to ponder if automatic cars could cater to their needs […]

Top 10 Causes For Failing The Practical Driving Test

In this blog we will explain the top 10 reasons people fail the practical driving test in Great Britain, below are some examples of the types of mistakes people make. 41.7% was the pass rate between January and March 2022 The driving test pass rate was 47.1% between January and March 2022. Many people who […]

NYE Drink Driving

  New Years Eve is a fun time of the year with many celebrating the new year by having a few drinks, but with taxi prices being at a all time high on new years eve some people can be tempted to drink drive! An estimated 7,800 people were killed or injured in drink driving […]

Combating driving through tunnel fears

    Gephyrophobia is the fear of crossing bridges while claustrophobia is the fear of enclosed spaces. Perhaps the fear of driving through a tunnel is a combination of both. Overcoming this fear will help you to gain control of your life and avoid accidents or risky driving maneuvers! How do you know that tunnels […]

‘Stealth’ speed limit change

  Speed limit rules have changed in whats being described as a ‘stealth’ move that could leave drivers with hefty fines. The met police have changed its stance on the speed tolerance by 1mph, Triggering a reported 259 percent increase in drivers who will be held accountable for breaking the speed limit. Driving at any […]