One of my pet hates on the roads and significantly the most common is tailgating. Tailgating for the uninitiated is following too close to the vehicle in front. It’s among the most risky on-road habits, for both the tailgatee, the tailgater. Often in my experience the tailgater is blissfully unaware of the seriousness of his or […]
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Learner drivers could get money back on their driving test
Learner drivers could get money back from their driving test fees if they pass first time. The Department for Transport (DfT) is considering the proposal in a bid to encourage learners to only take the test when they are ready and confident of passing. It is hoped this will mean new drivers are less likely […]
Driving at night with no street lights
Driving after dark where there are no street lights may be dangerous with little experience. Your concentration at night is decreased not only because you are fatigued from the days events, but also an absence of light, making it difficult to see and prevent possible hazards or other drivers. But driving after dark is no scarier […]
Road Rage And Avoid Annoying Other Drivers
Do you normally become a target for road rage or frustration? Are you a target of tailgating, horn-honking and flashing highlights? If you become a target often you have to consider if it’s you causing the problem or are you oblivious to your actions and just blame others. The important thing to keep in mind when […]
How to Drive on Ice & Snow
The basic rules in the video clip apply now as they did then. With the weather changing for the worst and the snow causing disruption on the roads. The residents of Cambridgeshire would think that all drivers would be prepared and go into winter driving mode as soon as snowflakes begin to fall from the […]
Defensive Driving | Why it’s so Important
As we enter into this topic, take a moment to think about a situation where you noticed another vehicle driving very poorly. Maybe they were swerving, speeding, or doing something as simple as not using their indicators. Now think about how you reacted, or how you would want to react if you were driving near […]
Dangers of Distracted Driving
Wow! Look at that bird perched in the tree! Not while you are driving you don’t. It is inevitable things will catch your eye while behind the wheel, but paying too much attention to anything not related to driving can not only be dangerous, it can be deadly. A vast majority of vehicular accidents occur […]
Uncovered: New Driving Laws for 2015 & Beyond | Theory Test Pro
Discover the new laws and regulations being introduced in 2015 and beyond, which will affect all aspects of motoring. Source: Uncovered: New Driving Laws for 2015 & Beyond | Theory Test Pro
Top 10 Reasons People Fail The Driving Test
Source: Top 10 Reasons People Fail The Driving Test
Licence code life extended
From Friday, July 10, 2015 the life of the driving licence check code has been extended. Previously valid for 72 hours, the check code generated for motorists to share their driving licence details will be valid for 21 days. Drivers can view and share their driving record at View your driving licence information. There, drivers […]