Tag Archives: Sunderland University

Birmingham City FC v Sunderland AFC – Capital One Cup, 2nd Round

Match date: Wednesday 27 August 2014 Final Score: Birmingham 0 – 3 Sunderland Reflection… Ah, the magic of the cup, eh?! Following the lads’ impressive, cup final reaching cup run last season, Wearside is very much up for another visit to the capital that’s for sure. The joy throughout the local area at that time […]

Driving Schools In Sunderland: Think Bikers

Bikers and cyclists are among the most vulnerable road users when out there on our roads. They can be difficult to see, particularly when, for example, emerging from junctions, at roundabouts, filtering through traffic. Due to their vulnerability, it is vitally important to take longer to look out for them at they could well be […]

Driving Lessons In Sunderland: Driver Travelling At 139mph

New date sourced from Police Scotland has revealed dozens of cases of cars being recorded at well in excess of 100mph, with one driver caught travelling at 139mph in a 60mph zone. Recorded over a 26-month period, the figures were obtained by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. […]

Sunderland Driving Instructors: Older Cars ‘More Expensive To Insure’

According to claims by an insurance broker, older cars are more expensive to insure for young drivers than new cars. It is thought that the reasoning behind the claims is that many older cars don’t have advanced security and safety systems, which reduce the chances of theft or injury in the event of an incident, […]

West Bromwich Albion FC v Sunderland AFC – Barclays Premier League

Match date: Saturday 16 August 2014 Final Score: West Bromwich Albion 2 – 2 Sunderland AFC Reflection… Welcome back Premier League Football! After a summer of highly interesting and entertaining World Cup football, the hugely anticipated 2014-15 Premier League season kicked-off for the greatest club in the land away at The Hawthorns and West Bromwich […]

Sunderland Driving Schools: Drivers Found To Be ‘Changing Their Habits’

According to a survey conducted by AA/Populus, almost a third of the motorists polled admitted to modifying their on road habits since the new careless driving fines were introduced 12 months ago. The survey, which involved 16,606 drivers, showed that 29% have altered their behaviour. The findings come in the wake of new measures which […]

Sunderland Driving Lessons: Tax Discs – The End Of The Road

In light of the recent news that the traditional paper car tax disc is to be replaced by an all electronic system, I have stumbled upon a great infographic produced the the DVLA (Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency), which chronicles the journey since its inception way back in 1921 when the very first tax disc was […]

Driving Instructors Sunderland: Highway Code Stopping Distances Questioned

The RAC’s Report on Motoring 2014 has found that many drivers underestimate the official stopping distances as outlined factually in the Highway Code. The actual accuracy of the facts and figures stated in the HWC have also come into question, with a separate survey finding that the vast majority of the 1,000 Approved Driving Instructors […]

Driving Schools Sunderland: Mobile Phone Distraction

While browsing the internet, I stumbled upon the infographic below which succeeds in highlighting the distractions a mobile device can cause when behind the wheel, even without being directly interacted with.  As anyone who follows me well knows, I will always actively look to highlight the risks and dangers involved with driving while distracted. Stay […]

Driving Lessons Sunderland: New Tax Disc Rules

In anticipation of the traditional paper car tax disc being replaced by an all electronic system this coming October, a number of new rules are set to come into play. The Vehicle Excise Duty, or tax disc, which was first introduced in 1921 will now see, amongst other things, motorists registering their vehicle online to […]