Category Archives: Comment

  From today (1 March 2017), the penalties for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving will increase to 6 points on your licence and a £200 fine.   As a new driver, this would mean if you are caught …

  As all drivers know, stopping in poor weather so much more dangerous than in ‘normal’ driving conditions.   But, do you know how your car’s brakes can affect this further?   These videos from the watch.learn.drive series, give info …

  Many learners are really good at remembering to use the ‘MSM” (Mirrors Signal Manoeuvre) routine when moving off from, or stopping at, the side of the road, but they sometimes forget their safety checks when stopping in traffic queues …

    CADENCE One decision. A multitude of consequences.   The AA Trust today launches a hard-hitting campaign to try to change attitudes and behaviours around driver distraction.   This is a very strong message that we hope you will …

  When learning to drive (and indeed long afterwards) you will encounter all manner of ways used to slow traffic down.   The Highway code gives great advice to help you…   Rule 214   Animals.     When passing …

  Traffic-calming measures   When learning to drive (and indeed long afterwards) you will encounter all manner of ways used to slow traffic down.   The Highway code gives great advice to help you…   Rule 153   Traffic-calming measures. …

    When you are getting ready for your Theory Test, preparation is the key. “Fail to prepare, prepare to fail”.   To help you make sure you are prepared, we have a FREE Online Theory Course and App, so …

    Motorways have come a long way since the first one opened in the UK in 1959 – and they now carry more traffic than ever before.   To make motorways safer they are keeping up with technology. Because …

  Following trials of a new Driving Test format, the Government are now set to introduce the new-style Driving Test this year (or early next year) after the results of a public consultation.   What is changing?   If you …

  Pelican crossings   When learning to drive (and indeed long afterwards) you will encounter all manner of road crossings.       The Highway code gives great advice to help you…   Rule 196   Pelican crossings. These are …