Archive for ‘Driving Test’

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Jan23

Calls for A-roads to be mandatory in driving tests…..

by admin on January 23rd, 2012 at 11:30 pm
Posted In: Driving Test

The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) is encouraging the government to include driving on A-roads to be standard during the testing process. As they correctly point out many test candidates are well prepared in low speed manoeuvres, but have limited (if any) knowledge or experience in key elements of out of town driving. Currently the driving test […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan02

Good first time pass rate in 2011 for the driving school!

by admin on January 2nd, 2012 at 8:18 am
Posted In: Driving Test

In 2011 it was a great year for driving tests. Nick helped 78% of his students to pass their driving tests first time, under his instruction. Well done to everyone, not just with the driving test, but also those who now have the Pass Plus certificate or the Drive iQ PRO qualification. Also in 2011, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Dec28

Authorities not sure what a pothole is…..

by admin on December 28th, 2011 at 10:54 pm
Posted In: Amazing, Driving Test

The recent government potholes reports that “There is no national standard definition of a pothole, only guidance based on best practice including risk assessment and defect thresholds.” Apparently there is a manual on keeping the highways well maintained, but this provides limited advice on the hole discovered. Various organisations have their own definition of sizes for a potential pothole. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Dec06

DSA Opening times over the holidays announced!

by admin on December 6th, 2011 at 10:04 pm
Posted In: Driving Information, Driving Test

Find out when the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) customer service centre and driving test centres are open over Christmas and New Year. Online services available as normal DSA’s online services will be available throughout Christmas and the New Year at direct​.gov​.uk/​d​r​i​v​i​n​g​t​est. You can book, check, change or cancel your: theory test, 24 hours a day, seven […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Dec01

ABI reassurance to motorists about winter tyres!

by admin on December 1st, 2011 at 11:40 pm
Posted In: Driving Test, Insurance

The ABI has issued reassurance to motorists that fitting winter tyres should not result in an extra charge on their motor insurance. Under an ABI commitment ABI member insurers representing 90% of the motor insurance market confirm that they will not charge any additional premium if winter tyres are fitted, provided that the tyres meet, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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