Mikes Driving Lessons, Royton, Oldham - Blog - Top Tip Tuesday

3rd Dec 2019

Top Tip Tuesday and Vehicle loading, this is definately one for the theory test!
https://www.independent.co.uk/.../car-on-roof-man-aberystwyth...

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Man caught driving with another car on his roof admits 'it was a stupid thing to do'

A man who was caught driving a car with another car balanced on top has been given three penalty points on his licence...

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26th Nov 2019

Top Tip Tuesday and Electric Vehicles
What's your thoughts on the new technology?

Electric car owners to be given green plates which could let them use bus lanes and park for free

The government campaign aims to raise awareness of the increasing number of zero tailpipe emission vehicles on UK roads, help their drivers to benefit more easily from local incentives and encourage greater...

Tag: RAC.CO.UK

19th Nov 2019

Today's Top Tip concerns how NOT to use a motorway!
https://www.independent.co.uk/â€¦/drink-driving-motorway-videâ€¦

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Dashcam video shows drunken pensioner driving wrong way up motorway

Police have released video footage of a drink-driving pensioner going the wrong way up a motorway...

12th Nov 2019

Top Tip Tuesday, and legal loopholes that are no more!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-50250730...

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Mobile phone loophole for filming drivers 'to be closed'

The government plans to close a legal loophole that has allowed drivers who use mobile phones to film or take photographs to escape prosecution...

Tag: BBC.CO.UK

https://www.gov.uk/driving-lessons-learning-to-drive

5th Nov 2019

Following on from last week's Top Tip Tuesday, today we're looking at the process of going from that Provisional to Full UK Licence:

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Driving lessons and learning to drive

Who can teach you to drive, practising with friends and family, driving...

Tag: GOV.UK

https://www.gov.uk/apply-first-provisional-driving-licence

29th Oct 2019

Today's Top Tip is aimed at the absolute beginner - how to take your first steps to independence and apply for that green licence :D

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Apply for your first provisional driving licence

Apply for your first provisional driving licence from DVLA online to...

Tag: GOV.UK

22nd Oct 2019

Top Tip Tuesday once again, today we're looking at Your responsibilities as a road user
https://www.gov.uk/legal-obligations-drivers-riders

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Legal obligations of drivers and riders

You must do several things before you drive a car or ride a motorcycle. These include getting a driving licence...

Tag: GOV.UK

15th Oct 2019

It's Top Tip Tuesday again, and we've got every question you could think of regarding the Driving test!
www.gov.uk/driving-test

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Driving test: cars

When to book your car driving test, what to take with you, what happens...

Tag: GOV.UK

1st Oct 2019

One for the people driving for work today, and your employer's mindset on your safety behind the wheel!
https://www.netradyne.com/incorporating-driver-safety-into.../

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Incorporating Driver Safety into Your Culture to Increase Retention

Driver turnover has been above 90 percent for more than nine consecutive quarters and shows little sign of slowing down. What’s more is that issues related to management and workplace policies and communication have caused 30 percent of drivers to leave their job...

Tag: NETRADYNE.COM

https://www.gov.uk/.../car-show-me-tell-me-vehicle-safety-que...

27th Sep 2019

Today's Top Tip Tuesday is "Show me, Tell me" questions, courtesy of the DVSA themselves.
Do you know them all?

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'Show me, tell me' questions: car driving test

The 'show me, tell me' vehicle safety questions that driving examiners can ask in car driving tests...

Tag: GOV.UK

Tag: Top-tip Tuesday, Government information

24th Sept 2019

Top Tip Tuesday, and what exactly is "Pass Plus"?

https://www.gov.uk/pass-plus

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Pass Plus

Pass Plus is a practical course to improve your driving skills - once...

Tag: GOV.UK

Tag: Top-tip Tuesday, Government information

17th Sept 2019

More from Gov.uk on today's Top Tip Tuesday, we're looking at eyesight rules, do's and dont's!

https://www.gov.uk/driving-eyesight-rules

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Tag: GOV.UK

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10th Sept 2019

Top Tip Tuesday courtesy of Gov.uk themselves, and today we're looking at penalty points!
A good one to know for the Theory Test, at least https://www.gov.uk/penalty-points-endorsements

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Penalty points (endorsements)

The courts can fine you and ‘endorse’ your driving record with penalty points if you’re convicted of a motoring offence...

Tag: GOV.UK

3rd Sep 2019

Top Tip Tuesday, and definitely how NOT to do your independent drive!
https://www.thesun.co.uk/…/airport-denver-google-maps-shor…/

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Drivers rushing to the airport blindly follow Google "shortcut" to muddy field

A crash on the main route to Denver International Airport on Sunday led to huge tailbacks...

Tag: THESUN.CO.UK

27th Aug 2019

A 5 min quiz for today's Top Tip Tuesday
https://www.insurelearnerdriver.co.uk/how-well-do-you-know…/

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How well do you know road signs? - QUIZ

Got your theory test coming up soon? Then you’ll understand the importance of knowing your stuff when it comes to road signs!...

20th Aug 2019

Semi autonomous driving from across the pond:
https://www.driving.co.uk/…/tesla-driver-captures-bumper-c…/

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Video: Tesla driver captures "bumper car" motorway pile-up on camera

THE FORWARD-FACING camera on a Tesla Model 3 captured the moment a car rammed into the back of another car...

13th Aug 2019

Black box insurance, what's it all about?
https://www.insurelearnerdriver.co.uk/what-you-need-to-kno…/

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What You Need to Know About Black Box Insurance

Everyone has something to say about black box insurance, but could...

6th Aug 2019

How to get an instant ban:
https://www.nottinghampost.com/…/learner-driver-goes-spin-b…

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Learner driver goes for spin in birthday party host's car without permission

Learner driver Daniel Bald was invited to a birthday party and ended the night taking a jaunt in his host's car...

Tag: NOTTINGHAMPOST.COM

30th July 2019

The consequences of No Insurance
https://www.insurelearnerdriver.co.uk/learners-driving-with…

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Learners Driving Without Insurance – Not Worth the Risk

It’s unfortunate to think that some learner drivers are getting points on their licence and in trouble with the law before they’ve even passed their driving test...

23rd July 2019

Top Tip Tuesday, and how NOT to do smart motorways!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/…/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-48762666

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Dozens of drivers ignore M25 red light

Traffic police catch dozens of motorists flouting the law on a slip road...

Tag: BBC.CO.UK

16th July 2019

A top tip for Driving in adverse weather!
https://www.insurelearnerdriver.co.uk/what-you-need-to-kno…/

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What you need to know about driving in the rain

Before you set off for your drive, make sure your car is fully equipped for the rain. Make sure they’re in full working order and clean!...

9th July 2019

Top Tip Tuesday, and how to NOT do your driving test!
http://www.ladbible.com/…/news-driving-instructor-killed-af…

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Driving Instructor Killed After Being Run Over By Woman Taking Test

A driving test examiner has been killed after being run over by a 68-year-old woman taking her driving test in Poland, local police have confirmed...

Tag: LADBIBLE.COM

2nd July 2019

Top Tip Tuesday, today we're looking at the future of motoring
https://www.driving.co.uk/…/petrol-diesel-phased-2035-late…/

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Petrol and Diesel 'Should be phased out by 2015 at the latest'

Petrol and diesel-powered cars should be removed from sale within the next 16 years, according to a report on combatting climate change...

25th June 2019

Top Tip tuesday: rising fuel prices, and what you can do about it
https://www.rac.co.uk/…/april-sees-second-worst-monthly-pe…/

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April sees second worst monthly petrol price rise since 2000

The average price of petrol rocketed by a shocking 5.44p a litre in April making for the second worst monthly rise since 2000, adding £3 to the cost of filling up an average family car...

Tag: RAC.CO.UK

18th June 2019

More top tip Tuesday today, and laws you might be breaking!
https://metro.co.uk/…/ten-uk-driving-laws-people-could…/amp/

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Ten UK driving laws people could be breaking without realising

British drivers and passengers could be breaking a number of laws dismissed as myths and legends. For example, did you know its illegal to get into a taxi without letting the driver know you’re ill?...

Tag: METRO.CO.UK

11th June 2019

Top Tip Tuesday: easiest place to pass your test?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-46976751

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Driving test: Here are the hardest and easiest places to pass in Britain

Not everyone is good at driving tests. About 45% of drivers pass first time, while some others need more than 30 attempts. But does it matter where in Britain you take your test?...

Tag: BBC.CO.UK

4th June 2019

Tag: School News, Videos

29th May 2019

Seatbelts for today's controversial top tip, what's your opinion?
https://www.driving.co.uk/…/mps-push-penalty-points-not-we…/

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MPs Push Penalty Points For Not Wearing a Seatbelt

Drivers should automatically get points on their licence if they’re caught not wearing a seatbelt, a cross-party advisory group has advised...

28th May 2019

Road signs for today's Top Tip, which have caught you out?
https://www.driving.co.uk/…/survey-reveals-road-signs-moto…/

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Survey Reveals The Road Signs Most Motorists Don't Understand

The with-flow bus and cycle lane sign topped the table as the most likely sign to stump drivers, as it was correctly identified by barely a fifth (21%) of those quizzed...

21st May 2019

Self driving scary vehicles for today's Top Tip!
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/…/self-driving-25-tonne-truck…

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Self-driving 25-tonne truck with 40-tonne load trialled on UK road

A self-driving 25-tonne dumper truck is being trialled in a bid to speed up UK roadworks...

Tag: WALESONLINE.CO.UK

14th May 2019

Today's top tip is on Vehicle Security:
https://www.driving.co.uk/…/car-thefts-increased-9-last-ye…/

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Car thefts increased 9% last year

THE NUMBER of car thefts rocketed by nearly 9% in 2018, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS)...

7th May 2019

Top Tip Tuesday, and licence categories!
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/…/what-you-can-drive-on-a-stan…/

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What you can drive on a standard UK car licence (and what you can't)

Did you know that as a British car driver, you can get behind the wheel of more than just a car? Here are ...

30th April 2019

Top Tips and test cancellations
https://www.gov.uk/…/application-for-refunding-out-of-pocke…

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Claim expenses for a cancelled driving test

Apply for a refund of out-of-pocket expenses if your theory test or driving test was cancelled with less than 3 clear working days’ notice....

Tag: GOV.UK

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday, Government information

23rd April 2019

Maintenance: probably the most important part of keeping your car, and you, on the road!
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/…/diy-car-maintenance-can-fix-…/

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Can you fix it? Why DIY car maintenance is still possible – despite what young people might think

Thirty years ago, if you were feeling a bit cash-strapped, you didn’t need to pay a garage to service your car. Instead you could ...

16th April 2019

Top tip: how can you prepare for driving before the age of 17?
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/…/honest-john-should-keen-sixt…/

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Honest John: how should a keen sixteen-year-old prepare for learning to drive?

My grandson has just turned 16. To prepare him in advance I want to give him some off-the-road driving lessons on hard surfaces. I hope this will help him pass his test as soon after he is 17 as possible...

10th April 2019

Save fuel, Save pennies!
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/…/10-fuel-saving-tips-every-dr…/

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10 fuel saving tips every driver should know

Focus on these 10 simple steps to save money on petrol and you'll free up your cash for other things....

2nd April 2019

How will Brexit affect your driving?
https://www.gov.uk/…/prepare-to-drive-in-the-eu-after-brexit

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Prepare to drive in the EU after Brexit

What all drivers from the UK may need to do to drive in the EU...

Tag: GOV.UK

26th Mar 2019

Definately not the "Daily Grind"!
https://www.independent.co.uk/…/driving-instructor-video-fo…

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Driving instructor fils the terrifying moment a van mounted a road bridge during his student's test

Dramatic video shows van driver struggling to control vehicle...

19th Mar 2019

Tyres on today's Top Tip
https://www.gov.uk/govern…/speeches/tyres-and-vehicle-safety

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Tyres and vehicle safety

An update on measures being taken to improve tyre and vehicle safety....

Tag: GOV.UK

12th Mar 2019

Top tip Tuesday and definately how not to show off to your friends!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/ne…/amp/uk-england-derbyshire-47317581

'Show off' driver films 170mph speeding

Police said the driver posted the video on Facebook, which was later...

Tag: BBC.CO.UK

5th Mar 2019

Oops! Why crash test scores are important in today's Top Tip!
https://www.driving.co.uk/…/fiat-panda-scores-zero-stars-i…/

Fiat Panda scores zero stars in Euro NCAP crash test

The Fiat Panda supermini has been awarded one of the worst scores...

26th Feb 2019

BBC putting their foot in it once again!
https://www.independent.co.uk/…/bbc-van-cyclist-video-almos…

BBC prompts fury over it's reaction to the viral video of a van swerving into a cyclist

Broadcaster has now apologised for the tweet which it said was designed to 'stimulate debate'...

19th Feb 2019

A fun top tip today: What was (or will be) your first car?
https://www.driving.co.uk/…/uks-top-10-best-selling-cars-2…/

The UK's top 10 best-selling cars (updated)

New car registrations were down 3% for November with petrols and...

11th Feb 2019

In today's Top tip: distracted driving and the consequences!
https://www.independent.co.uk/…/newport-grandfather-killed-…

Man 'distracted by baby scan' jailed for driving through red light and killing grandfather

Keith Tanner hit 71-year-old Patrick Hughes with car in crash on roundabout in Newport...

5th Feb 2019

Top Tip Tuesday and Black box Tech, what's your thoughts?
https://www.driving.co.uk/…/black-box-data-recorders-set-b…/

Black Box Data Recorders Set To Become Mandatory Equipment On New Cars

ALL NEW cars may be required to be fitted with a ‘black box’ data recorder, as part of European Union measures to improve road safety levels across the bloc...

29th Jan 2019

On the spot eyesight checks: what you need to know;
https://www.independent.co.uk/…/driving-eyesight-test-lose-…

Drivers who fail roadside eye test to have licence confiscated immediately under new police crackdown

A police crackdown on drivers with defective eyesight has been launched. Every motorist stopped by officers from three forces in September will be required to read a numberplate from 20m away....

22nd Jan 2019

Top Tip Tuesday and motion sickness, because vomit does not belong in any car interior! :')
https://www.rac.co.uk/…/how-to-treat-and-prevent-motion-si…/

How to put the brakes on motion sickness

Delays and traffic jams aren’t the only things that can disrupt your travel plans – so too can car sickness, making long journeys even more arduous...

Tag: RAC.CO.UK

15th Jan 2019

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First top tip Tuesday of the new year... and whats that noise?
https://www.rac.co.uk/…/kn…/guide-to-unusual-vehicle-noises/

Why is my car making that noise? A guide to unusual vehicle sounds

Modern cars are well-oiled machines, so when they start making sounds they shouldn’t be – it’s a concern. Car noises can mean a whole host of things...

Tag: RAC.CO.UK