As Ella Fitzgerald sang “Summertime and the living is easy.” I’m sure many people sank into their seats, felt themselves relax with the the sultry smells and sounds of the warmer months, as the sun warmed through their skin, penetrating their bones. As the summer months approach within the UK, I thought it is well worth spending a little bit […]
Continue ReadingTop 5 List of Driver Annoyances – What would make it into your top five list of driver annoyances and pet peeves?
Continue ReadingFrom yesterday, Monday 8th June 2015, the paper counterpart of the UK driving licence will no longer be issued by the DVLA. Here’s what you need to know about the changes. The paper counterpart of the UK driving licence has been used to display information about driving licences that is not included in the photocard, […]
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My most recent road rage encounter has stayed with me and at the time actually disturbed me, because of the level of aggression.
Continue ReadingThe other morning when I left my house to drop my husband (a former driving instructor) to work, a bank of fog drifted across the road. I heard the slow moan of a ships foghorn in the distance, as it travelled along the Thames Estuary. My very favourite sound. My curiosity was piqued, as I […]
Continue ReadingMany years ago-when I was a newly passed driver, the choice of car for me to own was limited to petrol or diesel. At the time it was an easy choice for me, because diesel vehicles were mainly vans; small or large and the noise they made was significantly louder than most petrol vehicles on […]
Continue ReadingNew drug driving laws came into effect on March 2nd 2015 – the new laws make it easier for Police to catch and convict Drug Drivers. When you think about driving under the influence of drugs, does your mind immediately turn to illegal drugs such as Cannabis, Cocaine, Heroin, MDMA or Ketamine. These are all […]
Continue Reading‘Red “X” means don’t use that lane’ is one of the messages drivers will see when using a SMART Motorway in the UK.
Continue ReadingWith many hills, dual carriageways, roundabouts and narrow roads you will be expected to have good driving skills to pass your driving test.
Continue ReadingHave you ever wondered about why driving to the Speed Limit is important? After a couple of recent experiences, I thought I’d find out why. Over 220 people are killed on our roads each year from cars that are driving above the speed limit. Over 200 people are killed each year by cars driving within […]
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