Non UK Drivers

NON-UK DRIVER If you have never driven in Britain before, it is a good idea to take a refresher driving course with us to familiarise yourself with the road systems and traffic signs. Here is some information about the documentation you will need: Driving in the UK with a Non-UK Driving Licence Subject to certain […]

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The End of Driving As We Know It?

Since 1859, when Belgian J.J. Etienne Lenoir first drove the first motorised automobile, driving has become a staple part of modern civilisation. As much a part of our everyday life as walking or talking, operating a car is an activity that many take for granted, now as mundane a task as answering a phone call […]

2 Hands Are Better Than 1

“Use both hands on the steering wheel.” We say this comment a lot. We say it often. But, for some people it doesn’t stick. After a few safer turns they quickly revert back to old habits. That is, when they come to turn a corner, both hands will cross over. Or, sometimes drivers even try […]

Young Drivers Pushed Out

Young drivers are being made scapegoats and priced out of the market by insurance companies desperate to counter the loss of premiums from disloyal customers, according to the findings an Independent on Sunday investigation. The study found that soaring premiums for young motorists – one company quoted £9,000 for a 17-year-old – are not in […]

Additional Training Needed for Aggressive Drivers.

There is a need for additional training in order to iron out the aggressive driving techniques that have been witnessed among some young drivers. Such is the conclusion of the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), after learning that half of crashes involving individuals under the age of 20 are caused by the “reaction factors” or […]

DRIVING IS A PHYSICAL AND MENTAL SKILL

Driving a vehicle requires an individual to not only be able to physically control the vehicle but to understand the dynamics and make informed decisions based on road and traffic conditions. In order to drive in a safe way we must not only be able to navigate our way through traffic but to apply the […]

Cuts in Speed Camera Cash?

THE future of speed cameras across the West Midlands is in doubt after councils proposed cutting funding for the controversial scheme. Leaders of the region’s seven metropolitan councils have recommended axing £250,000 from the amount of money they hand to the West Midlands Road Safety Partnership, the body responsible for locating the cameras, which cost […]

Parking fines increase

Local authorities outside London want the right to increase their car parking fines from £70 to £120, to match those issued in the capital, the Telegraph has reported. The British Parking Association (BPA) is backing a campaign led by local authorities, proposing that current fines are not enough of a deterrent to motorists committing parking […]

Phoney Instructor Ordered to do 200 Hours’ Unpaid Work

Fake Driving Instructor, Martin Bowyer, of Leek, was given a suspended prison sentence at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court after pleading guilty to fraud and having no insurance. Bowyer charged up to £30 a driving lesson to teach students in his dual-controlled car, the court was told. The prosecution followed a Driving Standards Agency (DSA) investigation. Michelle […]