We all know how dangerous it can be to use your mobile phone while behind the wheel, but a new video aims to make it even clearer. The footage recorded the moment young drivers were told the Government had changed the rules and they needed to prove they could text and drive to pass their […]

The stormy debate as to which sex is the better driver will never be fully resolved as there is no clear way to establish whether men or women are better drivers. Men have always been thought to be the better driver however; one study has found that women take the lead when it comes to […]

THREE quarters (78%) of employers are unaware of impending EU driving legislation aimed at decreasing the number of sight related road traffic accidents.Research commissioned by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare* has revealed that one third of professional drivers have substandard vision. The driving related survey into eyecare policies across 187 UK companies, represented between 295,566 and 448,629 […]

  A free driving course is to be offered to elderly drivers, to help ensure they can continue to drive as they age. It is said to be targeted at older motorists to help them maintain their driving independence for as long as possible. The Safer Essex Roads Partnership scheme has been created to help […]

Here in Great Britain we have been driving on the left hand side of the road since 1835, but recently one maneuver has come become a hot topic. The right turn has been labeled ‘the most hazardous’ according to data collected by The Department Of Transport. Although it appears to be seen as a simplified […]

Being a driving instructor is a very sociable job, where you spend lots of time in close proximity with your pupils. When teaching there is many things to consider to help you keep your pupils happy and ensure they continue lessons with you. Along with being professional at all times and ensuring you are teaching […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you are currently trying to book a driving practical test and struggling you are not alone! There is a backlog with the DVSA which has been on going since Covid Lockdowns restrictions eased. At the moment even driving schools are struggling to secure tests and the DVSA have spoken out about a 6 month […]

  There are many faults that could cause you to fail your practical driving test, but being aware of the top 10 most common reasons for failing will give you a fighting chance to pass and reach your goal of obtaining that driving license! 1. Observation At Junctions : Instead of fixing your eyes directly […]