COMPULSORY LESSONS FOR LEARNER DRIVERS

A new requirement for learner drivers will look to include compulsory driving lessons. Pupils will be required to fill out a logbook which they will receive once they sign up for lessons with an instructor. They will be required to take a minimum of 36 hours and the logbook will have to hold details of […]

DRINKING CHECKPOINTS

Police in America are continually trying to combat drink driving and one way of doing this is by setting up sobriety checkpoints. The checkpoints are hoped to reduce alcohol related accidents as drivers are worried about the risk of being caught. However, with the latest technology it is becoming increasing difficult to keep these checkpoints […]

DRIVER FOR LIFE WITH PASS PLUS

Pass plus is aimed a new drivers to improve their driving, make them safe and skilful drivers and to gain more experience. The DSA (Driving Standards Agency) along with insurance companies and driving instructors feel that although a new driver has the competence to pass the test, it would benefit them to take pass plus […]

High-Tech Gadgets Still Top for Most Motorist

Night Vision and adaptive cruise control are the two pieces of technology that Britain’s drivers would most like to see on their next car. In the poll, conducted by website MSN Cars of nearly 30,000 people, users were asked: “If you could only have one, which new gadget would you like to see in your […]

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 […]