Learner drivers allowed on motorways
August 14th, 2017 by Linda Edwards
As from 2018 learner drivers will be allowed on motorways with an approved driving instructor in a dual controlled car to help develop skills before their test. This decision has come about due to a number of new drivers not feeling ready to drive on these fast roads or starting to drive on motorways after read more…
Should learners be allowed on motorways?
July 9th, 2017 by Linda Edwards
There are discussions taking place on whether learner drivers should be allowed to drive on motorways before taking their driving test. A recent study conducted by the RAC has revealed that a large number of learner drivers do not feel prepared for motorway driving after completing the current practical and theory tests. Only 14 per read more…
Mobile phones and driving
June 27th, 2017 by Linda Edwards
Any one supervising a learner driver needs to set the example regarding using mobile phones, anyone who supervises a learner is also considered to be driving as they hold a responsibility for the safety of the learner and any other road users while the learner practices safe driving, so if while supervising a learner you read more…
Can you break the law for emergency vehicles?
May 30th, 2017 by Linda Edwards
The simple answer is no!
People are being warned that they could be breaking the law when allowing emergency services to pass by. We should if safe to do so try to get out of the way when we hear sirens or see the blue flashing lights of any emergency vehicle, but only if safe, never put yourself or anyone else in dangers trying to do so.
The highway code says that drivers mustn’t break the law when making room for them, letting them through could help save a life, yes, but doing t illegally could put yourself or other motorists and pedestrians in unnecessary danger. (more…)
Changes to the ADI Part 3 test
May 30th, 2017 by Linda Edwards
It has been confirmed that the ADI Part 3 test is due to change as from the 2 nd October 2017. The changes will mean that the examiner role playing the part of a pupil will be removed and replaced with an actual student. The examiner will sit in the rear to observe a lesson.
Candidates sitting the test from the 2 nd October will need to plan the route for themselves as opposed to the current test being given step by step directions to relay to a “pupil” portrayed by the examiner and arrange a normal one hour lesson with a student, the student may be either a learner driver or a full licence holder needed instruction to develop their driving skills.
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