BATTLE OF THE SEXES ON THE ROAD

There have always been long debates as to who make better drivers – men or women. Insurance companies continue to suggest that young males have riskier driving habits, generally men aged between 16-25 years old and this results in higher premiums. Research by various organisations have also found the following: Fatalities between 1999 and 2005 […]

BSM Head Avoids Driving Ban

The head of BSM has managed to avoid a driving ban despite having 17 points on his driving licence. Abu Haris Shafi, managing director of British School of Motoring (BSM) appeared in court after his car was clocked by a speed camera breaking a 50 mph speed limit. But when asked to admit who was […]

3 Motoring Risks To Avoid

Below are 3 tips which, if you can avoid, will help you be a more safe and sensible driver: 1.    Using Your Mobile While Driving If you are spotted on the phone while driving your vehicle you will receive penalty points and a fine, this may also affect your car insurance for as much as […]

Green Wave Traffic Lights

Drivers should face fewer red traffic lights following the relaxation of government guidance on the flow of traffic. Councils can adopt so-called “green wave” systems of sensors, where vehicles at or just below the speed limit trigger a succession of green lights. Environmental groups say carbon emissions will be reduced as a result of the […]

New Driving Test Reforms

Learner Drivers will have a chance to gain a qualification at school that will count towards the driving test. This new qualification will be rolled out around the UK over the next two years. As part of the new qualification, which is open to 14 to 17 year olds, pupils will be taught about how […]

Drug Driving Laws Announced

New legislations have been announced the Government will be stepping up the severity of breaking driving laws as well as introducing new criteria. Drivers caught exceeding the speed limit by more than 20mph could be subject to 6 penalty points, this new higher tariff is part of the government’s aim of reducing accidents caused by […]

Tailgaters endanger the safe driver

Tailgaters are people, who drive too close to other cars, normally wanting to overtake, cause disruption or make the driver in front speed up. According to national figures, tailgaters are twice as likely to follow safe drivers who stick at the speed limit. Tailgaters are responsible for around 10,000 road accidents per year in Britain […]

Driving In The Dark

Driving in the dark can be a daunting experience, especially for those who have limited experience or are new to the roads. There are certain tips and tricks that can help make the experience safer and less stressful. First and foremost, it is important to slow down. Driving in the dark is inherently risky and, […]

Part 3 of ADI – Lesson Planning Secrets

Part 3 of ADI – Lesson Planning Secrets Re cap and Set Goals with Student In the car, ask the student what they did in the previous lesson and how they felt it went. We could ask them to rate themselves on a scale of 0 to 10. Talk about what didn’t go so well. […]

BEWARE Warning other drivers of police with your lights could land you with a £1,000 fine

It may seem simple act of common courtesy shared among most drivers, but by trying to prevent fellow road users from being caught speeding, could be at risk of being fined themselves. Flashing your lights to warn driver of a speed trap ahead could land you with a fine of up to £1000 if caught by police.As […]