SAVING THE PENNIES AND LOSING THE POUNDS

With Christmas behind us but paying it of looming, saving money has never been so paramount. You could consider ways of increasing your income but saving money is just as quick and effective. For many of us driving has become a privilege not a given with fuel prices and insurance on the up. Think before […]

Drink-driving figures revealed

THE number of motorists arrested for drink-driving across Gosport, Fareham and Havant over Christmas fell, police say. Officers arrested 39 people in the area for drink-driving, drug driving or failing to provide a specimen during the festive campaign – 13 less than last year. The number of drivers charged were 27, less than the 42 […]

NEW YEARS RESOLUTION 2011

Treat yourself at Christmas time and invest in driving lessons. What could be more worthwhile than learning to drive and allowing yourself the freedom to travel in your own vehicle (which will be nice and warm in these winter months). We provide a flexible service and cater for your individual needs. We provide a door-to-door […]

SAT NAV DISASTERS

Drivers using GPS navigation systems should be wary of the instructions given as a number of drivers have had some serious mishaps when relying on the devise as opposed to their common sense. One motorist drove along 20ft of a railway line when his sat nav told him to take the next right, instructions should […]

CASH-STRAPPED DRIVERS GAMBLING WITH CAR MAINTENANCE

With the present economic conditions, it is thought that around half of all motorists (46%) are failing to have their car serviced, repaired and maintained.  Car-related expenditures are deemed not as important as other expenditures such as Christmas. Some non-essential car expenditures such as the latest Satellite Navigation and alloy wheels can be overlooked, but […]

Drink Driving on the Increase for Under 25’s

An 11% increase in under 25’s failing breath tests over the Christmas period shows the battle against drunk driving is never-ending. Figures released by the Association of Chief Police Officers show that of the 48,214 under 25s who were breathalysed during December 2,709 tested positive, failed to provide or refused a breath test. During the […]

Police Warn Drivers: Watch out for drunk pedestrians

The affects of drunk driving is well known and publicised but police in Scotland are now promoting the dangers of drunk pedestrians. With the lead up to Christmas under way more and more pedestrians are putting themselves into danger when leaving from pubs and clubs. One in three pedestrian fatalities had alcohol levels over the […]

New Hi Tech Approach To Drink Driving Trialled in North Yorkshire

Over the past 3 years more than 170 people have either been killed or seriously injured in drink driving related accidents in North Yorkshire alone. In a bid to prevent drivers from getting behind the wheel over the Christmas period, police will be using new Bluetooth technology to get across road safety campaigns. Animated media […]