Changes to the Driving Test DVLA  You have probably seen or read the news stating that the DVLA will be changing the driving test. The aim is to make the driving test more realistic and to help improve the amount of road traffic accidents. One of the changes will be the cannidate following directions from a Sat Nav, more than half of car drivers are now using sat navs, and the government wants all new drivers to be trained to use these safely. The changes are as follows: * Increase the ‘independent driving’ part of the test from 10 to

The Easiest Driving Test In The World  According to Road Safety the UK has one of the best road safety records in the world. Our UK driving laws are there to ensure that drivers and vehicles are licensed and safe. UK Driving instructors that are approved by the DVSA are highly trained and have to sit 3 stringent exams in order to qualify to teach the public to drive and the UK driving test is structured in a way to test your ability to control the car safely and also demonstrate safe confident driving. So with all our laws, regulations and professionals

The 6 Most Dangerous Things That Drivers Do Don’t do these things when you’re behind the wheel.   Many people involved in traffic accidents often say, “It wasn’t me, it was the other persons fault!” Okay. So what was the other person doing? Are you the other person? Often, contol  error is a key factor in a wreck. Here are a few things not to do if you want to keep from becoming the cause of an accident. Most of these are no-brainers. Unfortunately, there’s no shortage of seemingly brainless drivers on our roads.    1. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Drug driving arrests hits almost 8,000 in the past year Nearly 8,000 people were arrested for drug-driving in England and Wales last year, new data reveals. The figures come after regulations were introduced last year to crack down on motorists who drive under the influence of drugs. The capital’s Metropolitan Police made the most arrests, 1,636, followed by Greater Manchester Police with 573 and Cheshire Police with 546. The new regulations that were introduced in March last year cover legal driving limits for 8 illegal drugs and 8 prescription drugs. Under the old laws, police had to prove driving was impaired

Tips for the Driving Theory Test How to prepare for your theory test is something that many people ask us and our driving instructors. The Theory test take a lot of revision and practice and if you wish to pass first time as the grade boundaries are so close to each other and every mark does count! Below are some quick tips on how to prepare for your Driving theory test. The Importance of Preparing for Your Theory Test Although you can have as many attempts as you want at the theory test it does cost £23.00 each time to take the Theory

Driving Test First Time Pass in Blackpool   Passed! Well done to Josh Hindley of Blackpool who passed his driving test FIRST time today. A fantastic drive – all the best for the future and enjoy your new Audi!   Thanks so much for your customer review “Great driving instructor, I highly recommend golden mile to anybody Paul is great and is fantastic at what he does all the best and thank you for getting me through my driving test”  Thanks Josh! From driving instructor Paul and all the team at Golden Mile Driving School    Www.goldenmiledriving.com  

Should I do a driving Crash Course If you are in a hurry to pass your driving test  without going through hours of tedious time spending on slow driving lessons? Then an intensive driving course is your way to go. This can be used for those who only need to brush up their driving skills before sitting for the test, or even for fast learners who needs start from the scratch. These lessons can be scheduled at your convenience, and the amount of time you spend behind the wheel are extensively managed in order to get the best productivity out

Road Sign Changes for 2016  The Removal of Speed Limit repeater signs are set to be removed under a new raft of changes for 2016.  Under the new legislation, local authorities can now make their own decisions on how many speed limit signs are needed so that drivers know what limits apply. The Government says the new regulations give councils the powers to ‘tear down pointless road signs’, on the back of figures which show that between 1993 and 2013 the number of road signs in England increased by 83% to 4.57m.   The new regulations also allow councils to