Road works 288 When the ‘Road Works Ahead’ sign is displayed, you will need to be more watchful and look for additional signs providing more specific instructions. Observe all signs – they are there for your safety and the safety of road workers. you MUST NOTexceed any temporary maximum speed limit use your mirrors and […]

The first thing to remember is: Nerves are not necessarily a bad thing For the theory and practical tests a bit of nervousness can help your performance. Any actor or performer, or anyone in a high-stress job, will tell you that some amount of adrenaline helps them achieve good results. Being too laid-back could mean […]

ADI Part 1 Top Exam Tips Revealed! The ADI Part 1 is a computer-based exam and consists of two parts: multiple choice test and hazard perception test. You must pass both sections at the same sitting. The result will be given to you before you leave the test centre. When you pass, you will also […]

Research has shown that drivers take their eyes of the road and look at other things, on average, every 9 seconds. The study found that clouds and scenery, mirrors, road signs, advertising and oncoming traffic were the main distractions. They monitored drivers’ eye movements using the latest eye tracking technology. Even more alarming were the […]

We’ve always been upfront and honest about our view on using your phone when driving: don’t do it, ever! The recent tragedy of a man who was killed on the A19 near Northallerton, North Yorkshire by a women who was texting is a real tragedy. This is yet another example of the horrific things that […]

Research has found that those who drive for their job are more likely than the general public to take risks whilst driving. It was found that: Nearly a third text while driving Nearly one in six admits putting on make-up or shaving whilst in the car More than a third admits talking on a hands-free […]

Research has found that 67% of UK drivers said they didn’t think they would pass a practical driving test is they had to re-sit it. Bad habits such as being distracted by music and changing CD’s and stations, texting and using mobile phones (this tends to be younger respondents – aged 18-24), eating and drinking, […]

We can all become distracted when driving, with mobile phones, sat navs, eating and drinking. However, statistics show that the most distracting of all is passengers, in particular children. Drivers with children are encouraged to plan their journey and to ensure that children are adequately catered for before setting off. It is not only the […]

A hard-hitting film designed to warn youngsters in south Wales about the danger of texting while driving has become an internet hit, attracting more than 6 million viewers around the world. Clips of Gwent police’s film Cow have been watched by people from South America to India and has helped fuel a national debate in […]

Arguments in the car contribute to thousands of minor motoring accidents each year. A survey of 2,000 drivers found that ‘carguments’ caused 27% of minor bumps and scrapes in UK during 2008 and a further 3% of more serious motoring accidents. The poll found the top five source of ‘carguments’ to be: 1. Getting lost […]