Is Car Insurance Small Print ‘Longer Than A Novel’?
Do you read the small print on your insurance documents before taking out a policy? The chances are that the answer is no, and you wouldn’t be alone. According to a recent survey carried out by UK-based consumer group Fairer Finance, of the 2,000 people questioned, a whopping 73 per cent admitted to not bothering […]
Should New Drivers Be Restricted By Times Of Driving
The views are shared by Government ministers, and last year the government published a green paper discussing a host of measures including changing the minimum age for taking the driving test to 18, with mandatory probationary licences for a further year.
Should Traffic Lights Stay Red For Longer?
Longer Red Traffic Lights To Help The Elderly The people of England will now be given more time to cross the road as the government introduces an overhaul of the traffic lights system. By leaving the red light shining for a longer period, pedestrians will now have an increased amount of time to cross while […]
Driving ‘Selfies’ – Should Offenders Get Penalty Points?
According to a survey by insurance website, confused.com, a new craze for taking ‘selfies’ while driving is putting motorists at serious risk. The craze involves a driver taking a photograph of themselves and often posting it instantly to social media sites such as Facebook, with a status update.
10 Myths Of Driving In London
Nobody likes having to pay high prices for petrol, and continued price increases have made the cost of filling up your tank quite eye-watering. Here are ten myths on fuel saving that should be avoided. 1) The cheapest petrol station is always the best Many motorists get obsessed with the price of fuel, to the […]
Did You Know You Can Get A Speeding Fine On A Driving Lesson?
If you thought you wouldn’t get penalty points on your provisional driving license as a learner during a lesson, think again. Dorset-based student and novice motorist, Stacie Ralphes, just 17 at the time, found this out the hard way earlier this year when she received a fine for exceeding the speed limit during a driving class.
Licence Renewal Rules For Older Drivers To Be Reviewed
Older Drivers – Should they Have to Resit their Test? By 2030, it’s reckoned that over 90% of men older than 70 will still be driving. Currently, the test doesn’t have to be taken again, older motorists just fill in a form. Drivers over 70 simply reapply for their licence every three years. Although there […]
3 Tips For Choosing The Right Driving Instructor
Learning to drive is incredibly exciting, however, it can also seem a nightmare to get behind the wheel for the first time. With enthusiasm often outstripping patience in a learner driver, it’s very important to find the right driving instructor, so here are three top tips for choosing the right person to get you up to speed.
Why 5 Day Intensive Driving Courses Are A Good Idea
Why intensive driving courses are a good idea Desperate to drive? Why not hit that milestone in double quick time with an intensive driving course? Being able to drive opens up great new horizons and nobody forgets that moment when you can go it alone for the very first time. It may even be an […]
Where Should I Be After 6 Driving Lessons?
Where Should I Be After 6 Driving Lessons? When learning to drive, it can be hard to try and chart your progress. Some learner drivers will take to the wheel more naturally than others, while for some, driving is a skill that takes longer to master. Everyone is nervous at first and will learn at […]
