Fake Driving Instructor, Martin Bowyer, of Leek, was given a suspended prison sentence at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court after pleading guilty to fraud and having no insurance. Bowyer charged up to £30 a driving lesson to teach students in his dual-controlled car, the court was told. The prosecution followed a Driving Standards Agency (DSA) investigation. Michelle […]

Amongst the powers that the ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) Register possesses is the ability to remove a person’s name from the Register on the grounds that “they have ceased to be fit and proper person.” The Registrar in the past has only exercised this power when an instructor has been convicted of an offence (motoring […]

The number of speed cameras has almost trebled in just six years, according to figures released by the Government. There was a surge in the use of national safety camera programme between 2001 and 2007, with the total number of sites increasing from 1,672 to 4,737. This together with a rise in speeding fines from […]

When you buy a new or used car it is important to take the car for a test drive and ensure it is the right car for you, below is a checklist of useful points you can use to compare the cars you test drive: 1. Do you like the look of the car? 2. Is there […]

U.S President, Barak Obama’s transport has been revealed. Nicknamed “The Beast”, the Cadillac is a state of the art machine. A few of the vehicles features include; bullet proof glass, a separate oxygen supply, sealed interior to protect against chemical attacks, run on flat tyres and much more. As well as having the best protection […]

ADI mark whitcombe programmes routes into his sat nav for pupils to follow as part of a lesson for advanced pupils. Acting as a virtual examiner; the voice of the sat nav leaves mark free to concentrate on the pupils driving, as well as introducing them to the concept of using sat nav in a […]

Scientists from the University of Giessen, Germany, found that a lack of hormones affects spatial skills. Spatial skill is the ability to assess and orientate shapes and spaces – a key characteristic in tasks such as map reading and parking. The research looked into the spatial, verbal and number skills of around 40 volunteers who […]

New controversial proposals will be targeting distracting behaviour such as map reading, eating or drinking behind the wheel which have led to the cause of minor accidents by motorists. Drivers found responsible for these minor accidents could be given 3 penalty points and handed an on the spot £60 fine for their careless driving. Campaigners […]

The environment minister Sammy Wilson has given a clear message to the public to steer clear of illegal driving instructors. Mr Wilson strongly recommended that it was not in the interest of a learner to use an illegal driving instructor as they do not have the necessary qualifications to teach, may not have the correct […]

Subject to consultation, The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has informed Britannia Driving School, that they propose to introduce new fees for tests booked on or after 30th March 2009. The proposals principally affect individual candidates preparing to undertake theory tests, practical driving tests, and the qualification tests for the statutory and non-statutory registration schemes operated […]