There’s no doubt about the increasing cold at this time of year and a surprising amount of drivers are still tempted to drive off with a partially de-iced windscreen. Many are guilty of navigating through a small visible area on their windscreen while the rest is still heavily coated with ice, just so they can make […]

You have the right to report a car or vehicle if you suspect it has been abandoned – signs of which include the vehicle having been stationary for a long time (at least 21 days) subject to extensive damage – such as rust, broken windows or burn damage – missing registration plates, flat tyres or […]

Passing your driving test is one of the major milestones you will reach in your life – Some even say that obtaining their pink license is one of the proudest days of their lives, up there with their graduation or wedding! So why not help someone else to reach this milestone? We’re not saying you […]

So the big day has finally arrived – You’ve passed your theory test, had more than your fair share of professional driving lessons as well as putting the hours of private practise in, and you’re finally confident to show the examiner just how good a driver you are, earn your pink license and become a […]

When learning to drive, many people may find themselves longing to spend more time behind the wheel – After all, sometimes one hour a week is not enough to keep progressing at the level needed to pass the driving test. Many learner drivers might instead opt to take an Intensive Course and pass their test […]

Most new drivers, feeling uneasy at first behind the wheel, take solace in going for their first few drives with family or friends in the car with them, safe in the knowledge that if anything bad was to happen they would not be completely alone in the situation. But what happens when you are finally […]

Paper tax discs are due to be abolished from 1st October and be replaced by electronic records, however, many drivers are at risk of fines because they have had insufficient warning of this by the government. Fewer than half of drivers are aware of the changes, which prevent the discs being passed to new owners […]

If you’re going to be having driving lessons, you want to ensure that you are having them legally. Here are the top tips for driving lessons from the DSA: –          Paying anybody to teach you to drive is regarded as a driving lesson – it is therefore illegal for anyone to accept money to teach […]

Are you planning to start driving? Are you looking forward to getting behind the wheel and passing your test, and finally removing those ‘L’ plates for good? First things first; before you become a full time professional driver, you’re going to have to learn the theory. And that includes passing the theory test. To start […]

Vehicle maintenance Take special care that lights, brakes, steering, exhaust system, seat belts, demisters, wipers and washers are all working. Also ights, indicators, reflectors, and number plates MUST be kept clean and clear windscreens and windows MUST be kept clean and free from obstructions to vision lights MUST be properly adjusted to prevent dazzling other road […]