Just a thought . . . Have you ever considered how your actions & attitude behind the wheel influence the children on-board? In an earlier blog post I made the observation that an increasing number of drivers appear to be using a mobile phone behind the wheel. Even though I’m certain that said drivers will […]
Ah, hazard warning lights; granted, not the most exciting subject in the world, but an important & relevant one nonetheless! The reason I have decided to breach the subject is because I see cars displaying incorrect use of their hazard warning lights on a fairly regular basis, so I just thought I’d try to spread […]
This saddens me . . . Hot on the heals of the recent news story concerning a Chinese translator who was jailed for helping 200 learner drivers cheat on driving theory tests, it now emerges that two driving examiners have been jailed after handing out test passes in return for financial gain. Not only did said […]
New Government crackdown announced for 2014. Drivers could be over limit on prescription pills: Thousands could face prison and 12-month ban in ‘zero-tolerance’ crackdown: Prosecutions are set to begin from next year (2014) using new ‘drugalysers’. They will measure at the roadside as to whether limits have been exceeded. Potentially lethal drug-drivers face a 12-month […]
Please find below the link to the Chris Chambers School of Motoring ‘YouTube’ channel. • http://www.youtube.com/user/ChrisChambersSoM For specific tutorials, please find the relevant link below: A184 / A19 Roundabout (Testos), Approach from A184 (E) to A19 (N), Right Turn • www.facebook.com/drivingschoolssunderland/posts/579877788719590 A183 / A19 Roundabout, Approach from A183 Chester-le-Street to […]
Oh man, that’ll teach me for being greedy . . . I’ve just dropped a piece of Orange iced lolly on my clean White t-shirt . . . I just know it’s going to leave an annoying mark! It must be karma playing its part. Just in case you’re interested, I enjoyed the lolly anyway […]
It was in the news recently concerning a Chinese translator in Birmingham who has been jailed for helping 200 learner drivers cheat on theory tests. This is a sad state of affairs, and besides – whatever happened to honesty and integrity?!? Stay safe, folks! Chris Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-23325612#_=_ Facebook post link: https://www.facebook.com/drivingschoolssunderland/posts/598906610150041
The UK Government recently announced that driverless cars will be tested on UK roads by the end of 2013. Whilst I’m all for the integration of technology into vehicles, I must say that the thought of fully autonomous cars does leave me a little concerned . . . As always, technology is only as precise and […]
“Chris thoroughly prepares you” “. . An extremely professional, honest, caring and calm Driving Instructor. Chris thoroughly prepares you from your first experience with a car, right through to your final test – so much so, I found it easy to pass my test first time!!” – Susan Wheatley, Sunderland. […]
Success . . ! Huge congratulations to Liam Lusk of Houghton-le-Spring who passed his driving theory test today on his FIRST attempt (01.07.13) at Sunderland DTTC! Well done Liam – I knew that you’d easily do it! So, now that the difficult portion of the process is complete, there’s only the […]