Learnmoore Driving

Stafford is a congested town, particularly when their are incidents on the M6, this has lead to proposals by the council for a new bypass.  It is set to make the journey from the A34 North of the town, to the A518 South of Stafford Easier towards Telford and Haughton. Proposals are made clear in [...]

LED traffic lights are great for local authorities as they are more efficient and do not need to be changed as regually – saving them money.  However a down side has been show as the report in a recent CTV News report. LED traffic lights do not warm up like normal traffic light bulbs, meaning that snow and [...]

Many of you may have seen this video doing its rounds on the web… Driving in icy conditions particularly black ice presents its own dangers, but as you can see exiting the car whilst it is moving could be fatal just as the video shows.  Remember the causes of a skid Brake Accelerator Steering The [...]

As the big freeze continues in the UK, Traffic wardens in Stafford have taken it upon themselves to help motorists by offering de-icer and scraping car windows in an effort to make locals safely back on the road.   Staffordshire County Council have given Traffic Wardens leaflets with tips for drivers in icy conditions.  BBC News reports  [...]

Learning to drive can be one of the most difficult challenges as it uses all of your skills and co ordination.  Choosing an instructor can be a daunting process, so here are a few tips to make life easier. First and foremost remember that you start learning to drive from the moment you watch friends, [...]

Stoke on Trent is a great place to learn to drive, having lived in Uttoxeter, Huddersfield, rural Shropshire and Stoke on Trent I would say Stoke and its surrounding towns, villages and countryside offers a great mix for novice and Advanced Drivers alike. When you are starting to learn how to drive, Newcastle under Lyme [...]

The roundabouts in Stafford introduce many challenges for drivers both novices and experienced drivers. A34/Eccleshall road roundabout. Bing Map   This roundabout can cause confusion for new drivers to Stafford, on the aprroach from the angle shown, note the two directional arrows for both pointing straight ahead.  There is no “straight ahead” on this roundabout but these [...]

One crisp icy day, when the snow lay, I drove will all my care and attention. But the man with a Peugeot did not scrape his front window, and crashed into a bike which the kid got from crimbo! The kid was upset, tears were onset, only a graze? Luck non the less! The morale [...]

During winter months it is essential to be prepared for breakdowns, incidents and been stranded.  In the winter this is more important due to the extreme cold.   Basic suggested items include: Hi visibility jacket Warning triangle Torch and spare batteries Blanket and warm clothing (hat/gloves/scalf/spare jacket/jumper) Back up food supplies (chocolate bars/dried fruit/2l bottle of [...]

Whilst in a car park, there are at 7 reasons to face out.  Remember you could reverse in, or drive through to the other side…. It is easier to see whilst moving out of the space (especially in a van/truck) If your car breaks down the breakdown services can easily reach the engine bay (unless [...]