Big statement time: British Motorists Rule! 😉 Well, that’s not exactly what the author of the linked article below is saying, but he does make a valid point. The article is an American’s perspective on the rigours of the UK driving test process in comparison to that of his native US of A. Having passed […]
Here we have the sixth in an occasional series of driving related internet humour… Got to smile! 🙂 As always – stay safe folks! Chris http://www.chrischambers-som.com https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=671074259599942&set=a.383726825001355.92835.245201678853871&type=1 https://plus.google.com/114398979294611026237/posts/ExRGRDqA8Uo
Did you know that things you maybe take for granted when behind the wheel could possibly land you with a hefty fine or worse? For example, it’s already obvious that driving after taking banned drugs (such as Cannabis or Cocaine) is highly illegal, however did you know that people taking prescription drugs could also face […]
The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) have released quite frankly alarming figures showing that 50,000 new drivers have had their licence revoked in the past four years. What is also concerning is that seven in ten are under the age of 25. Figures also show that of the 48,983 who lost their licence by way […]
Well, I am not sure that I agree with this particular statement! However, it appears that research carried out by Volvo has found that Men feel more emotional when looking at a beautiful looking car than they do when looking at a beautiful woman. Hmm… Certainly an interesting finding but I can’t see it myself […]
Worrying new figures have revealed that almost half of motorists say they do not know when they are safe to get behind the wheel following consumption of alcohol. A worrying 1.2 million motorists actually admitted to drink-driving since 2011. The large majority of these instances were when getting behind the wheel the morning after drinking […]
**ATTENTION POTENTIAL LEARNER DRIVERS – PLEASE READ** In light of my post back in October concerning Government proposals to change the way people learn to drive, it now appears that Ministers will next month announce new restrictions in an attempt to cut road deaths among young drivers. If many of the proposals go ahead, it […]
Well, that’s certainly going to put a dent in your day… Picture the scene: You park your car up of an evening and naturally expect it to come to no harm over the course of the night. You get up with the intention to drive to the shops but decide to stay in after all; […]
In an area where common sense should prevail, unfortunately some parents are still parking illegally on zigzags, verges and corners located in the close vicinity to schools. This is a common problem around the large majority of schools throughout the country I would imagine, however at one Crawley school, parents and staff have raised their safety […]
Any one who drives on the UK’s roads will likely have a contender in mind for this particular title. However, one particular road – Rothbury Avenue, South Tyneside – could very well be the worst. The 94-yard village street which accommodates just 16 semi-detached homes, has residents fuming after a huge 80 potholes were counted! South […]