One of the most aggravating things described by most drivers is what is known as “tail gating”, in other words sitting on the tailgate of the car that is in front, remember those stickers that said “if you can read this you are too close!” Being shunted from behind, or worse being responsible for hitting the car in front can be the cause of you and your passengers serious injury, remember you will be considered to be at fault if you hit the car in front of you!
Stress levels will be reduced by keeping a safe distance between you and the car in front when driving and the driving instructor at the driving school will tell you to use “the two second rule”, Leave at least a two second gap between you and the vehicle in front. And this rule should be increased to double this distance on wet roads and even further on icy roads.
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Monday, 31 March 2008
Thursday, 20 March 2008
John's Driving School - Highway Code
Dramatic changes to the way we drive has been happening since the first Highway Code was introduced in 1931, one of the first recommendations in this was that drivers should use their horn when overtaking, can you imagine the reaction if that was the case now?
Other changes over the years have included; car numbers have increased from 1.5 million in 1931 to a staggering 30 million today! In 1966 the government of the day introduced a drink-driving limit of 80mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood, which still stands today. The breathalyser followed in 1967, and the very controversial, at the time, wearing of seatbelt was made compulsory in 1983.
Most people do not like changes and those affecting the way we drive are less popular than most. However, we have to agree that all of the legislation is introduced to ensure, or to improve our road safety. John’s Driving School Macclesfield is always up-to-date with the latest driving issues.
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Other changes over the years have included; car numbers have increased from 1.5 million in 1931 to a staggering 30 million today! In 1966 the government of the day introduced a drink-driving limit of 80mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood, which still stands today. The breathalyser followed in 1967, and the very controversial, at the time, wearing of seatbelt was made compulsory in 1983.
Most people do not like changes and those affecting the way we drive are less popular than most. However, we have to agree that all of the legislation is introduced to ensure, or to improve our road safety. John’s Driving School Macclesfield is always up-to-date with the latest driving issues.
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Tuesday, 18 March 2008
John’s Driving School - Beware Of Trainee Driving Instructors
Some driving schools do employ trainee instructors so should you only use a fully qualified driving instructor? In order to get a pink badge the trainee instructor has to pass parts 1 & 2 (a driving theory test, multiple choice test plus hazard perception video test and an advanced ADI driving test which is of a much higher standard than the test you will take) of the DSA Driving Instructor examination and have done at least 40 hours ADI training as well. Then they must do a further 20 hours training shortly after the badge is issued. Part 3 of the exam is a practical test that tests the trainee's instructional ability. These are the facts. The choice is yours.
You should also make sure that your driving instructor has the legal amount of insurance. All instructors require specialized instructor insurance - Class C hire and reward. If an instructor does not have this level of insurance then in the event of accident or injury, you the learner driver will not be covered.
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You should also make sure that your driving instructor has the legal amount of insurance. All instructors require specialized instructor insurance - Class C hire and reward. If an instructor does not have this level of insurance then in the event of accident or injury, you the learner driver will not be covered.
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Friday, 14 March 2008
John’s Driving School - Choosing Your Driving Instructor
When choosing a UK driving instructor it is of great important that you make sure your instructor is legal.
Teaching someone to pass the UK driving test may seem easy but it is not. It is a skilled job that is best left to qualified professionals. In fact it is illegal for unapproved instructors to receive payment for driving tuition.
Money motivates most crime. This is certainly true of bogus driving instructors who can earn up to £25 per an hour for their deceptions.
By UK law, all correctly licensed driving instructors have to display an appropriate licence clearly in the windscreens of their instruction car or the pupil's own car if using it for driving lessons. Failure to do so can result in a fine of up to £1000.
The license will be either a green octagon or a pink triangle. The green octagon indicates the driving instructor is fully qualified. The pink triangle indicates that the instructor is still a trainee however is legally permitted to instruct. Each license will show a photo of the instructor, his name and number.
You can check that your driving instructor is on the Driving Standards Agency register by calling 0115 901 2618 or emailing them at adireg@dsa.gsi.gov.uk
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Teaching someone to pass the UK driving test may seem easy but it is not. It is a skilled job that is best left to qualified professionals. In fact it is illegal for unapproved instructors to receive payment for driving tuition.
Money motivates most crime. This is certainly true of bogus driving instructors who can earn up to £25 per an hour for their deceptions.
By UK law, all correctly licensed driving instructors have to display an appropriate licence clearly in the windscreens of their instruction car or the pupil's own car if using it for driving lessons. Failure to do so can result in a fine of up to £1000.
The license will be either a green octagon or a pink triangle. The green octagon indicates the driving instructor is fully qualified. The pink triangle indicates that the instructor is still a trainee however is legally permitted to instruct. Each license will show a photo of the instructor, his name and number.
You can check that your driving instructor is on the Driving Standards Agency register by calling 0115 901 2618 or emailing them at adireg@dsa.gsi.gov.uk
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Wednesday, 12 March 2008
John’s Driving School - Driving Lesson Car
No matter what car you may wish to drive, or what car you may own or have access to, at the John’s Driving School Macclesfield, I am interested in only one thing, and that is as your qualified driving instructor to patiently guide you through your driving lessons until you are ready to take and to pass the practical driving test.
When learning the necessary skills to achieve your objective we want you to feel safe and confident in a car that is small, has good visibility and is responsive. Our years of experience has taught us that if you have confidence and are familiar with your car, you will be a better safer driver and will not only gain in confidence when you get behind the wheel, but will respond to the driving lessons more quickly and your road safety will become more proficient.
Currently I teach my students in a brand new BMW Mini Cooper S which nimble and efficient and has light precise controls, vitally important when negotiating the clutch and accelerator functions for the first time.
One piece of advice that you should take home with you after you have torn up you “L” plates and you are rushing out to buy that powerful sports car, is to register with John’s Driving School Macclesfield for a Pass Plus course, not only will you be a safer driver, you could save money on your car insurance.
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When learning the necessary skills to achieve your objective we want you to feel safe and confident in a car that is small, has good visibility and is responsive. Our years of experience has taught us that if you have confidence and are familiar with your car, you will be a better safer driver and will not only gain in confidence when you get behind the wheel, but will respond to the driving lessons more quickly and your road safety will become more proficient.
Currently I teach my students in a brand new BMW Mini Cooper S which nimble and efficient and has light precise controls, vitally important when negotiating the clutch and accelerator functions for the first time.
One piece of advice that you should take home with you after you have torn up you “L” plates and you are rushing out to buy that powerful sports car, is to register with John’s Driving School Macclesfield for a Pass Plus course, not only will you be a safer driver, you could save money on your car insurance.
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Monday, 10 March 2008
Lessons for life
In today’s demanding driving conditions of high traffic levels and frustrated drivers we know that you will need to be prepared for all this when you pass your driving test.
Lets face it, anyone can just drive the real answer is to get comprehensive driving instruction on a one-one basis to really learn to drive. On your driving lessons I will not only teach you to drive but to really learn the subject of driving which will in turn help you cope with today’s traffic demands and even the most stressful driving situations.
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Friday, 7 March 2008
Driving Lessons
Take the first step to getting your full driving licence and the freedom of being able to drive a car unrestricted from place to place, forget the bus or train, and just join the many that have successfully passed through John’s Driving School Macclesfield
To help you on your way to taking your practical and theory test, you can book your driving lessons with me on a single lesson basis of 1hr,1.5hr or 2hr duration, or save money by paying in advance for a block booking your driving lessons. Although there will be a lot for you to learn, you need not worry as a qualified driving instructor I am at hand to help you pass your driving test and become one of the many safe drivers that have passed through my hands.
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To help you on your way to taking your practical and theory test, you can book your driving lessons with me on a single lesson basis of 1hr,1.5hr or 2hr duration, or save money by paying in advance for a block booking your driving lessons. Although there will be a lot for you to learn, you need not worry as a qualified driving instructor I am at hand to help you pass your driving test and become one of the many safe drivers that have passed through my hands.
Visit my driving school website for further information
Speed Camera Locations UK
Whether you believe that the speed camera is a safety device, a revenue raising device, or do not have an opinion, one thing that you can be sure of and that is that they are here to stay. They certainly raise revenue; about that there is no argument, for as long ago as the year 2003, cameras raised £120 million from the 2 million motorists who were caught by camera, exceeding the speed limit.
For a number of years now, the fixed speed camera has been easily recognisable, as by law they had to be painted a bright fluorescent yellow, with reflective paint making them visible even in the dark. This is now no longer the case and the camera can be neutral in colour and it can even be placed unobtrusively, or in other words hidden! As always here at John’s Driving School Macclesfield, I emphasise that the law and the Highway Code should be obeyed at all times for both the sake of other road users and to keep your all important driving licence clean, breaking the speed limit means three points on your licence, or in the case of excessive speed six points.
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For a number of years now, the fixed speed camera has been easily recognisable, as by law they had to be painted a bright fluorescent yellow, with reflective paint making them visible even in the dark. This is now no longer the case and the camera can be neutral in colour and it can even be placed unobtrusively, or in other words hidden! As always here at John’s Driving School Macclesfield, I emphasise that the law and the Highway Code should be obeyed at all times for both the sake of other road users and to keep your all important driving licence clean, breaking the speed limit means three points on your licence, or in the case of excessive speed six points.
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John’s Driving School - Welcome
This is the first blog entry from John’s Driving School Macclesfield and I aim to bring you lots of useful information about driving and learning to driver in the UK in the coming weeks. My information is dedicated to all people who would like to know more about learning to drive, so whether you are a first time driver, looking for more lessons or an experienced driver I’m sure you will find this information useful.
Other entries in this blog will include UK Driving News, details about the online theory tests, hazard perception and driving lessons. I hope to update this blog with lots of relevant information will be updated regularly so please re-visit from time to time for the latest update.
John’s Driving School Macclesfield has been around for a number of years now and I aim to make your learning experience as enjoyable as possible and my ethos has always been to treat each learner driver as an individual with just the right amount of patience with a relaxed and friendly approach.
Visit my driving school website for further information
Other entries in this blog will include UK Driving News, details about the online theory tests, hazard perception and driving lessons. I hope to update this blog with lots of relevant information will be updated regularly so please re-visit from time to time for the latest update.
John’s Driving School Macclesfield has been around for a number of years now and I aim to make your learning experience as enjoyable as possible and my ethos has always been to treat each learner driver as an individual with just the right amount of patience with a relaxed and friendly approach.
Visit my driving school website for further information
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