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Passenger rules in today's Theory Thursday
Think back to your first lesson on who is responsible for passengers...

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Tag: Theory Thursday

30th Jan 2020

Calm before the (Snow) storm!

Tag: General

28th Jan 2020

A tragic story with lifelong consequences

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Melissa Tate: Man pleads guilty to causing 10-year-old’s death by dangerous driving in Newcastle hit-and-run

Melissa Tate: Man pleads guilty to causing 10-year-old's death by dangerous driving in Newcastle hit-and-run

The schoolgirl had 'a heart of gold', says father ...

Tag: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

28th Jan 2020

Tunnels are always tricky theory questions!
Answers in the Inbox

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Tag: Theory Thursday

23rd Jan 2020

Usual post-christmas statistics!
https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/.../dft-figures-show-drink-driving...

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DfT figures show drink-driving increase

DfT figures show drink-driving increase

Fatal and serious drink-drive casualties have reached their highest level since 2010, according to new figures from the Department for Transport (DfT)...

Tag: FLEETNEWS.CO.UK

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

21st Jan 2020

The (cold) early bird gets the worm!
#Cold #January #Morning #Ice #DrivingLessonsRoyton

The Early Bird catches the (cold) Worm

Tag: General

19th Jan 2020

We finally got Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/mikesdrivinglessons/
Give us a follow

Tag: INSTAGRAM.COM

Tag: General

17th Jan 2020

Copied from a friend..

A good reminder to parents of any pupils starting to learn to drive ..........

Driving in the 80s

When I was taught to drive it took me 10 hours to pass the test.
Reverse parking was not taught.
There was no Theory test.
There was no hazard perception test.
There was no independent drive section.
There was no Sat-nav element.
There were no show me/tell me questions.
There were no /very few bus lanes.
There were no red routes.
There were no/very few cycle lanes.
There were no advanced stop lines.
Cyclists were taught cycling proficiency at school.
Pedestrians were taught the Green X Code.
There were more police enforcing driving standards.
There were less vehicles on the road.
Hardly any parked cars.
I never heard the term "road rage"
There were no speed humps, 20 zones, build outs or other traffic "calming" measures.

As far as I remember other drivers gave me space and time while I was learning.

There were less/no mini roundabouts/double mini roundabouts.

Roads were better maintained with signs and line markings you could actually see, and pot holes had not been invented.
Supermarkets were not open 24/7 and closed on Sundays so you could always use their car parks for some initial practice.
The test only lasted about 20 minutes.

Your children have so much more to deal with than your ever did so please show them the respect and admiration they deserve for just attempting to learn to drive let alone facing the dreaded L test...

Tag: General

16th Jan 2020

First aid on today's Theory Teaser I said they would be difficult!

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Tag: Theory Thursday

16th Jan 2020

This is one I'm following every move on
Genuinely want your thoughts on this!
https://www.independent.co.uk/.../harry-dunn-dead-family-trum...

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Harry Dunn’s family attack ‘deeply disturbing’ statement from American woman’s lawyer over prosecution

Harry Dunn's family attack 'deeply disturbing' statement from American woman's lawyer over prosecution

Extradition battle looms as Anne Sacoolas refuses to return to UK ...

Tag: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

14th Jan 2020

Theory Thursday back again!
Some hard ones lined up for you

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Tag: Theory Thursday

9th Jan 2020

Top tip Tuesday in 2020!
Weather could still be against us

https://www.iii.org/article/winter-driving

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Driving in winter? Be prepared and stay safe

Driving in winter? Be prepared and stay safe

Avoid cold weather driving disasters with these tips. Be prepared for driving in inclement and freezing weather...

Tag: III.ORG

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

7th Jan 2020

It's days like this I love my job :)
New car and motivated pupils
Don't worry if you haven't been taught today, we'll be coming for you!

If you haven't booked in yet, what's stopping you
Make 2020 YOUR year!

Tag: School News

4th Jan 2020

 

 

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