Given that the year of 2014 is approaching its end, I would like to take this opportunity to say a HUGE thank you to all of my friends and family for their love and support over the last year both on a personal level and professionally… ABSOLUTELY PRICELESS! I would also like to sincerely thank […]
The DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) has announced that new, modern CGI (Computer-Generated Imagery) clips will be introduced into the hazard perception part of the driving theory test. The clips, to be introduced in the early part of 2015, will replace the current selection of clips which were captured using actual in-car camera video […]
Christmas Greetings from Chris Chambers School of Motoring! Phew… it’s finally upon us. Given that I have no more on-road training arranged for the remainder of the year 2014, I can finally step back and enjoy some much desired quality time with my family and friends, therefore my post today is a simple one: I […]
It is common knowledge, and it certainly goes without saying to anyone that knows me, that I thoroughly enjoy what I do for a living. The reward of having the opportunity to work with some great people, and ultimately being a part of what is a truly life-changing event will never get old for me. […]
The Transport Minister has urged the Government to switch off traffic lights outside rush hour periods in an attempt to ease congestion. It has been said that the proposals will be considered, however the Government have no current plans to implement such a change. Many other countries currently turn off certain traffic signals in order […]
Chris Chambers School of Motoring Operating Hours: Christmas & New Year 2014. I will be taking a well earned break from teaching over the festive period with effect from close of business on Monday 22nd December 2014, and will commence driver training on Saturday 3rd January 2015. There will be no driver training taking place […]
Are you looking for that perfect Christmas gift for a loved one? If so, then why not give the gift of driving? You may feel you’re simply giving the gift of driving lessons, however, in reality you are giving the gift of independence, increased job opportunities, and ultimately a skill that lasts a lifetime! For […]
Hitting a street near you soon – provided you live in Germany that is! A new generation of traffic light pedestrian buttons have been developed by German engineers, whereby an actual video game has been installed into them. The system is currently in its development phase, and is known as “StreetPong”. Instead of the normal […]
While browsing the internet earlier, I happened to stumble upon this rather clever and amusing image. … I find it funny anyway! Take care out there good people! Chris http://www.chrischambers-som.com https://www.facebook.com/drivingschoolssunderland/photos/a.383726825001355.92835.245201678853871/891893954184637/?type=1 https://plus.google.com/114398979294611026237/posts/gbCAehetEqv https://twitter.com/CChambersSoM/status/540590653596790784 Sunderland Driving […]
So there I was lying in bed, when it suddenly dawned on me that today was my day off. Yes, a day off… Result! Now, given that I have not had the time to spend washing my car of late which was, thanks in the most part to mother nature, so dirty that I could only […]