Tag Archives: Technology

Dozens Arrested In Christmas Anti-Drink Driving Campaign.

A crackdown across Avon and Somerset resulted in 70 people being arrested on suspicion of drink-driving during the first 20 days. The Police operation entitled ‘Christmas Operation Tonic’ used high visibility stop checks and intelligence-led patrols. Given the numbers involved, sadly it is obvious that the “Don’t Drink Drive” message which is rolled out every year at […]

Wishing You Festive Cheer!

Christmas is here and, if you’re anything like me, will be sitting in front of the TV full to the brim following your Christmas dinner!  I would just like to wish each and every one of you a sincere Merry Christmas. Should I not see or interact with you beforehand, the I’ll see you on […]

Christmas Greetings!

My post today is a simple one… I would like to take this opportunity to wish my friends, family and students a very Merry Christmas. Be careful out there and take care of each other. FEEL FREE TO PARTY! Best wishes, Chris Links: http://www.chrischambers-som.com  https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=682218091818892&set=a.383726825001355.92835.245201678853871&type=1 https://plus.google.com/114398979294611026237/posts/GcCyCUbCTo3 https://twitter.com/CChambersSoM/status/415544818665021440   

Whilst Browsing The Internet… Take 13 – Christmas Edition!

Here we have the thirteenth in an occasional series of driving related internet humour… but this time with a Christmas theme! Times are a hard for most people at the moment, and it appears the the big fella in the Red suit is feeling the pinch also! He has had to ditch the Reindeer for […]

Memories Of My Teenage Car Crush!

First off, I have from being a young child been an absolute lover of all things cars – if it had four wheels and an engine I was all over it! Above all other cars, one particular car stood out head and shoulders above the rest and even today as a fully grown man approaching […]

Whilst Browsing The Internet… Take 12.

Here we have the twelfth in an occasional series of driving related internet humour… For this one…. well, words escape me! As normal -stay safe out there people! Chris Links: http://www.chrischambers-som.com https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=680773651963336&set=a.383726825001355.92835.245201678853871&type=1 https://plus.google.com/114398979294611026237/posts/NxEBTy2rMYD  https://twitter.com/CChambersSoM/status/414445961021509633 

Driving Safety ‘Green-Paper’ Proposal Put On Hold.

Well… this news certainly does not come as a huge surprise to me! The Green Paper on young driver safety, which was to have been published at various stages this year, has – you’ve guessed it – been postponed again. Naturally this news comes as a disappointment to Labour, safety motoring groups and driver training professionals such […]

Quite Possibly The Coolest Project Car… EVER!

As the title suggests, this could quite possibly be the greatest project car… IN THE WORLD! Not only is this life-sized car made from Lego (yes that’s correct – LEGO!), it is actually moves and is powered by air! The effort of a teenage Romanian genius, a man from Melbourne, and some 40 patrons have […]

Whilst Browsing The Internet… Take 11.

Here we have the eleventh in an occasional series of driving related internet humour… Anyone who follows Motorsport will appreciate this one! As always – stay safe folks! Chris Links: http://www.chrischambers-som.com https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=679497012091000&set=a.383726825001355.92835.245201678853871&type=1  https://plus.google.com/114398979294611026237/posts/Peug2NWW5fN  https://twitter.com/CChambersSoM/status/413412300096565248

Google and Ford Aiming For ‘Wave-Of-The-Hand’ Vehicle Technology.

It seems that the pursuit of vehicle technology knows no bounds! Google and Ford are developing technology whereby a range of in-car functions can be controlled by simply using hand gestures. That’s correct folks!  Soon you may soon be able to open and close windows, operate the indicators or even control the air conditioning simply by […]