Northern Irelands Environment Minister Edwin Poot’s has announced new proposals the main one to raise the minimum driving age to 18 in order to reduce the death toll on Irelands roads. Statistics show that between 2004 and 2008 drivers aged between 17 and 24 accounted for one in four road fatalities and one in five […]

Driving a vehicle requires an individual to not only be able to physically control the vehicle but to understand the dynamics and make informed decisions based on road and traffic conditions. In order to drive in a safe way we must not only be able to navigate our way through traffic but to apply the […]

Motor insurers could be given access to Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency records, Mike Penning, the road safety minister, has told MPs. Appearing before the Transport Select Committee, Mr Penning said the Government was looking at giving insurers greater access to motorists’ driving record. Because of data protection laws, a driver’s consent would be required […]

Applying for your first provisional licence has never been easier, with more and more people using the online service. The criteria you must meet in order to use the online service is small and as long as you can do the following, you should receive your licence within two weeks of applying: You must be […]

You may think that suffering with epilepsy or seizures or having done so in the past restricts you from driving but under the ‘Medical Standards of Fitness to Drive’ regulations you may still be able to drive. In broad terms those that want to obtain a licence to drive a car, motorcycle and moped, must […]

Around 500 uninsured cars are seized by police every day, according to industry figures. And the most commonly seized vehicle is the Vauxhall Astra, the Motor Insurance Bureau (MIB) says, accounting for almost one-in-five cars. In second place is the BMW 3 series, while the Vauxhall Vectra, Volkswagen Golf and Vauxhall Corsa complete the top […]

Everyone has mixed opinions on driving examiners, this will normally be down to their own experiences when up on test. Despite some views that examiners don’t know what they are doing, they must complete an extensive process in order to become an examiner. First they must have held their full licence for no less than […]

Drugs and alcohol don’t go with driving. You’ll end up being involved in serious accidents and having to deal with, bereaved families and people carrying injuries for life. There are also a lot of other disastrous effects-going to court, losing your driving licence, higher insurance, and social stigma if you hurt someone else while driving. […]

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 […]

Different vehicles require different category entitlements on the licence and the minimum age will vary depending on the vehicle. Most people will hold a category B licence. This entitles them to drive a motor vehicle with no more than eight passenger seats and with or without a trailer weighing no more than 750kg.What are your […]