Welcome news has been released from the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, formerly DSA) concerning their introduction of a more flexible approach to the way it handles tests cancelled by candidates at short notice. Currently, test candidates automatically lose their fee should they cancel their driving test without giving DVSA a full three clear days’ […]
Where ever are these weeks going too?! One minute it’s Monday morning, the next it seems it’s Friday evening! Yet another positive experience has been had at Chris Chambers School of Motoring this week. I must, I guess, be doing something right, eh?! 😉 In other news non-driving related news, this weekend is yet another […]
That’s right folks – you did read the headline correctly! Great granny Laura Thomas has enjoyed a steady stream of customers for 76 years. In recognition of this, ‘The Mirror” decided to provided a representative to take a mock driving test with Mrs Thomas. Whilst watching I did notice that Mrs Thomas asked the man […]
Never under-estimate the importance good health plays whilst driving. The statement may seems obvious to many, however even relatively mild conditions such as the common cold can have a dramatic effect on concentration. Driving requires our full concentration at all times. A bad clod or flu it’s thought could drop concentration levels by as much […]
Recently I reported on plans by the UK Highways Agency to introduce a 60mph zone on the M1 in order to help reduced emissions. The reason for this is that it thought a reduction of just 10mph will help significantly in improving air quality. In France, the measures to improve air quality went gone one step […]
That’s right good people – even though this comes as no real surprise. A survey of carried out over 4,300 miles of road across the UK has found that half the white line markings on major roads need replacing because of ‘shameful’ neglect, and worryingly,this factor is putting lives at risk. Given the vital importance […]
In-car technology… Personally I love technology, however as anyone who either knows me or reads my posts will tell you, I am quite sceptical as to both the necessity and reliance put upon it from the drivers perspective. Furthermore, the more high-tech electrical gadgets fitted to modern vehicles effectively means there is more chance of […]
A “get-out” clause has been negotiated by the insurance industry which will see serious criminals with the means to wipe the slate clean in within months – but, it seems, drivers can’t… That’s right good people – the clause to new legislation will keep minor motoring offences on your record for five years, which of course […]
Phew! It seems that it’s that time of the week again… Where did the week go I ask you?! No surprises really to hear that this week has been another positive and hugely enjoyable one for Chris Chambers School of Motoring (…and all of my students I hope!?). It was also great to welcome my […]
During the incident, an aggressive motorist swore 25 times in a foul mouthed road rage rant at a cyclist. It seems that the row began when the driver of the £51,000 Jaguar XF S crept into a green box area reserved solely for cyclists. The cyclist felt that the car was “intimidatingly close” to him […]