Driving in the Rain

As we are discovering this year, it is the rain which is creating chaos, not just on the train lines but on the roads as well.

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Driving Yourself to Good Health

A little while ago I wrote a post about driving with medical conditions. Since then, my Husband – a former driving instructor – has had a heart attack (myocardial infraction). I’ve also heard of two other driving instructors as well, who have unfortunately succumbed to the same and news of another having a stroke. What […]

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What is the Point of the Rear View Mirrors?

‘We drive into the future using only our rear view mirror’  Marshall McLuhan This morning I drove along Southend Seafront, on my way for a daily constitutional up the Thorpe Bay end and for a while I found myself positioned behind a Learner Driver – slowly but erratically making her way in the same direction […]

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Tax Disc

Goodbye Paper Tax Disc Hello Monthly Road Tax Payments

On Thursday 5th December the chancellor of the exchequer announced a change to the law regarding the way that vehicle tax is processed in the United Kingdom. The changes have come about as the UK government look for ways to reduce the administration costs and other burdens associated with vehicle road tax. There are two […]

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L Plates

Can I learn to drive if I have a disability or a medical condition?

Living with a disability does not necessarily mean that a person cannot learn to drive. For some, it allows a greater amount of independence.

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Rights of Way on a Roundabout

What lane do I get into? Which exit do I take? Recognise the above two questions… Roundabouts are one thing that you WILL have to learn to deal with when becoming a learner driver. Whether you like them or not. Getting used to them just takes time, education and practice. So what’s the first thing […]

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winter driving in the snow

Driving In the Snow

At a Pass 4 U, all of our Driving Instructors are qualified to teach you in all sorts of weather conditions, including snow.

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Spot The Problem!

Can you see what’s wrong with picture? Those doing their theory study should be able to spot the problem.

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Government Removes Option to Take the UK Driving Test in Any Language

UK driving test candidates can no longer use foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on their theory or practical driving tests.

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What Are The Show Me, Tell Me Questions In the Practical Driving Test?

One of the things that Pupils start to worry about when it becomes time to take their practical driving test is ‘The Show Me, Tell Me,’ section. Part of the test involves a Pupil answering two of the 19 questions listed below. They will be asked these questions, after they have completed the eyesight test. […]

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