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 […]
A survey conducted on behalf of the AA has found that, worryingly, nine out of ten drivers claim it is sometimes hard to see cyclists while driving, and more than half (55%) of those surveyed are often ‘surprised when a cyclist appears from nowhere’. The issue of ‘failure to look properly’ is the most commonly […]
Good evening good people. Just a quick note and shameless plug if I may! 😉 I have just updated the official Chris Chambers School of Motoring website and blog. Please feel free to check them out at www.chrischambers-som.com Furthermore, I have been asked by a number of people over the last few months if I […]
German car maker Audi are developing a system which will ‘communicate’ with traffic lights. The system, which uses an internet connection built into the vehicle to ‘talk’ to a city’s traffic management hub, is being designed to help drivers save fuel by alerting them when traffic lights change so they can slow down. The system […]
Researchers from the University of Florida have been investigating the extent to which alcohol impairs the driving abilities of people in different age groups. The team tested two age groups, people aged 25 to 35 and people aged 55 to 70. Essentially, the participants’ driving abilities were measured in a task that had them drive […]
The initiative is designed to help women protect themselves from aggressive drivers and potential dangers should their car break down. The scheme, named “Women in Gear”, and is run by serving police officer and self-protection expert Andy Williams, consists of a workshop based course to teach basic maintenance and useful ‘get-you-home’ tips, which are primarily aimed at […]
Oh yes – It’s Friday!! I hope you all had a good week. It should come as no surprise to hear that this week has been another positive and enjoyable one at Chris Chambers School of Motoring! In other news, as I am sure you are aware, this weekend is another huge one for the […]
Simply put, they generally present you with a healthy increase in your yearly premiums..! The extent of the increase in premium pretty much depends on the level of the motoring offence. An article I found on MSN.com provides an interesting look at how various motoring infractions, such as speeding and driving whilst on a mobile […]