#NotTheUsualSuspects

“Not all drink-drivers this Christmas will be young men” The Norfolk and Suffolk Police prepare to launch their winter campaigns as it’s upcoming to Christmas. This is in support of the national drink-drive operation, reminding people that it is not always ‘the usual suspects’ that drink and drive over the festive period. Safe driving, from […]

Drivers to Prepare for “Frantic Friday”

Up to 1.25 million leisure journeys are expected to take place this Friday, on top of last day commuters breaking up for the holidays. For this reason the RAC is urging motorists planning long journeys to try and avoid the chaotic clash. As many as 11.5 million Christmas getaway trips are expected before the big […]

Is it Safe/Legal to Decorate Your Car at Christmas?

This is the questions that many British motorists are asking this festive season! By all means, there is no harm in adding a little Christmas cheer to your vehicle – but within reason. For instance, no decorations should obscure the view of the driver, and any exterior modifications must not endanger the driver, any passengers […]

UK’s Drink Driving Capital 2017

New statistics reveal where to avoid when out on the road this festive period. For the past two years, Crewe has been shamefully crowned the UK city with the highest rate of drink and/or drug-driving offences. However, that’s not the case in 2017… A review of more than 7 million insurance quotes has identified Sunderland […]

The Dangers of Drinking and Driving

That time of year is fast approaching – while it might seem convenient to dive behind the wheel after a couple of drinks at the pub, the results of drinking and driving could be devastating. Being in charge of a vehicle while above the legal limit or unfit through drink may result in 3 months’ imprisonment, […]

First Day Back At Work

Happy New Year to all, from all of us here at Britannia Driving School! We hope you’ve had a fantastic time and enjoyed yourselves as much as possible over the Christmas break – Unfortunately now it’s time to get back to school, college or work! If you’ve been driving over the festive period, you may […]

Post-Christmas Celebrations

Many of us may have been celebrating over this Festive Season – From breaking up from work for the year (Hooray!) to Christmas Eve, through to Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and planning your New Year’s Eve night out, there’s certainly a lot of festivities to attend if you are so inclined. Just remember that if […]

The Christmas Countdown Has Begun

With only four days left to go until Christmas, it’s time to get out your check-list and make sure you are all fully prepared – Have you finished all of your Christmas shopping? Do you have all of your ingredients for your delicious Christmas dinner? If you’re in a last-minute rush for Christmas presents, remember […]

Christmas Decorations Dangers

There are a lot of great things about Christmas – The festive food, Christmas songs on the radio, seeing friends and family during our Christmas break – It’s no wonder it is the most wonderful time of the year. One great attraction over the Festive period is the decorations people often adorn their houses in […]

Out and About This Christmas

You may or may not have noticed, but the Christmas period is now firmly upon us. We would advise you to take care when you are out and about this December, whether that means Christmas Shopping or driving around dropping presents off to people’s houses, or if you are visiting family and friends this festive […]