Following my numerous pleas to students over the last few months to only use the official DSA Theory Test booking site, an advert that claimed a charge of £31.00 but actually levied nearly £50.00 has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The ASA received 22 complaints about the advert, saying that it was misleading both […]
The irresponsible actions of some drivers actually beggars belief… Would you believe that a motorist has been snapped at the wheel of a car travelling at 70mph – while allegedly reading a book. A Computer Engineer noticed a Volkswagen Tiguan travelling in the middle lane of the M6 with the driver holding a booklet in front […]
A debt-ridden court official has been jailed for six years for helping more than 70 motorists to falsify their driving records and escape driving bans. The corrupt court official allegedly assisted 71 drivers on 110 occasions between 2004 and 2010 in removing details of their convictions, disqualifications and penalty points. The scam was operated from his […]
… Got to love this news story! Surrey Police have taken to using an brilliant, if not alternative method to the norm, in their efforts to make sure that their message is heard. With inspiration from the 1993 hit song, Boom! Shake the Room! by The Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff, Surrey Police have taken to rapping […]
Fraudsters have duped first-time drivers into purchasing bogus car insurance. The scam involved the fraudsters setting up a series of ‘ghost broking websites’ which appeared to offer premiums 15 per cent cheaper than the average. Furthermore, the fraudsters were also operating a fake-call centre which played a soundtrack of office noise in the background. To […]
Police across Scotland uncovered over 350 motoring offences during a 24 hour day of action to check drivers and passengers were wearing their seatbelts. Given the potential injuries (or worse) that can be sustained should someone be involved in a collision whilst unsecured in the vehicle, these figures are both disappointing and worrying… I have […]
In a world filled with negative news, it’s great when a good deed is highlighted. One such good deed has been highlighted in an article posted on Yahoo! news: granted – not driving related, but a warming story never the less. It concerns the actions of a group of drunken men on a night out […]
The DSA (Driving Standards Agency) are to suspend driving tests at Hull Driving Test Centre in the interests of Health & Safety. Possible loud noises and fumes from nearby car recycling plant are thought to be a cause for concern, therefore these measures are being put in place in order to safeguard staff, instructors and candidates. Tests […]
An US man has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide after allegedly confessing to killing another man in a drink-driving accident via an on-line video. The man posted the confession video on two websites before handing himself in to police. The man, 22, had been a suspect in the crash which happened in June. The video began […]
Another quote from one of the great minds… This is my intention when teaching a student to drive also! 🙂 Stay safe folks! Chris http://www.chrischambers-som.com https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=624650724242296&set=a.383726825001355.92835.245201678853871&type=1