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Driving lessons and covid
After spending many hours poring over the web for advice and help with how to minimise risk teaching in the new covid era we finally got the go-ahead from the government with an announcement in the House of Commons to restart driving lessons on 6th July. I must admit I faced this news with mixed…
Are older drivers quicker to pass?
I recently saw some new research which says older drivers are quicker to pass their driving test. In my many years of teaching and helping young and older drivers to be safe on the road, I’ve seen a number of reasons why older people may pass faster than their younger counterparts. These could be: They…
Could you pass your driving test again?
There’s new research about how confident people are about retaking their driving test. The results are surprising, with British drivers saying they’d fail their test over seven years after taking it. When you take your driving lessons you are training to drive to a minimum standard in order to pass your test. This is the…
New fines for ignoring lane closures
From June 10th a new driving offence was introduced which could see you instantly land a fine on the motorway. On a smart motorway you’ll be penalised £100 and land three points for ignoring lane closures. Read more about it in the Express Although some people may feel it’s just another stealth tax on the…