Tag Archives: Learn to Drive

What An RAF Pilot Can Teach Us About Being Safe On The Road.

Whilst browsing the internet, I stumbled upon an interesting article about a Fighter Pilot’s perspective concerning safety on the roads. Quite an detailed report, but absolutely worth a read. To read the article, please follow the link below: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/raf-pilot-teach-cyclists/ As always – stay safe folks! Chris http://www.chrischambers-som.com https://www.facebook.com/drivingschoolssunderland/posts/666114103429291 https://plus.google.com/114398979294611026237/posts/CYGHCe7sgAf

Driver, 20, Allegedly Turns The Wrong Way Down Florida Highway Killing Two Friends.

A 20-year-old self-proclaimed ‘pothead princess’ from Florida had tweeted the words ‘2 drunk 2 care’ on her Twitter account only a matter of hours before allegedly causing a horrific wrong-way crash that killed two young women. In the days and weeks leading up to the crash, the 20-year-old College graduate lamented that her ‘car permanently […]

Breaking News: The Dreaded Snow Is On Its Way.

Naturally, we are in the Winter months, and of course the arrival of the dreaded snow is inevitable. Snow on the roads is never a a good thing for a motorist, however it is something we must deal with. Essentially, depending on the severity of the snowy conditions, you should consider if your journey is […]

Whilst Browsing The Internet… Take 5.

Here we have the fifth in an occasional series of driving related internet humour… Fortunately I have not witnessed such an event at the driving test centre myself! 😉 As always – stay safe folks! Chris http://www.chrischambers-som.com  https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=664647343575967&set=a.383726825001355.92835.245201678853871&type=1

Concern Raised For Over-65’s At Speedy Pedestrian Crossings.

Road safety charity, Living Streets, has warned that millions of elderly people are at risk every day when crossing the road because traffic lights don’t take into account of their generally slower walking speeds. The charity is calling for the Government to increase the “green man” phase time at pedestrian crossings by three seconds in order […]

Not All Driving Schools Are The Same, Some ARE Different…

Naturally, in the current financial climate cost can be a major factor to consider when deciding to purchase, well, pretty much anything. In my experience, the cost of an item or in the case of driving lessons, generally also relates to and indicates its quality.  A high quality item or service will come at a […]

Survey Shows That Young Drivers Are ‘Neglecting Their Eyesight’.

According to a study, ONE IN SEVEN young drivers are putting themselves and other road users in danger due to their poor vision and other eyesight related problems. The study, conducted on behalf of thinkaboutyoureyes.co.uk found that the age group of 18-24 were the most likely to have problems driving because of poor vision – surprisingly more […]

We Have All Wanted To Do This..!

A picture say’s a thousand words… Anyone who has ever ran a car will have wanted to do just the same..! For my fellow colleagues and I, this is a regular occurrence! 😉 As always – stay safe out there good people! Chris http://www.chrischambers-som.com https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=662642440443124&set=a.383726825001355.92835.245201678853871&type=1  

Driving Lessons Sunderland – Liam Lusk’s Customer Review

“Does more than is required of an instructor teaching somebody to drive” “I enjoyed my time learning with Chris.  He is friendly, helpful and patient.  His methods are thorough which helps ensure that you are a safe driver, and that you have the most chance of passing at the first attempt.” “He is always available […]

Road Safety For Cyclists.

Whilst browsing the internet today, I came across a good, informative write-up on road safety for cyclists by Kevin Clinton, the head of road safety at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Along with offering some great advice, the article also has a pertinent link to an interesting short film which highlights […]