Entries in the ‘Driving Attitude’ Category:

Radio Peril….Up to the challenge?

Don’t get me wrong, the CD player/Radio is a great addition to the car, it is a great aid to a long journey and a great healer of frustration and life’s stresses.  However I believe that more attention should be made to the distraction of it.  I am an advanced driver and I am hugely [...]

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What is ‘Advanced Driving’?

Driving is a skill used daily by many, some are good drivers, some not so and a few are dangerous.  For me ‘Advanced’ driving is how we should all drive, all of the time, but realistically this is difficult. Getting from A-B is most people’s target whilst driving, and it is mine too, to better yourself [...]

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Your Reaction to Blue Lights

Many drivers are not sure how to react to blue lights from emergency vehicles, understanding their intentions and where they can get past is key to been safe.  Many drivers do not know the emergency vehicle is even there, this is one of many reasons for regular mirror checks.  The use of the car stereo [...]

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Staffordshire Crash Course Improves Road Saftey

Staffordshire Crash Course improves road safety in the region. The course is aimed at showing real life situations which have caused crashes in Staffordshire. 

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Veiled driving instructor shares her views on BBC

Muslim appoved driving instructor Korsa discusses her experiences as a veiled driving instructor this evening on BBC 2 at 22.00. It raises the issue of driving whilst wearing a veil, of course this is an indiviual choice, and Korsa believes is has no affect on her ability to teach or drive safely. Watch tonight and [...]

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How to choose your driving instructor and how to learn?

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, [...]

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Ode to winter driving

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 [...]

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7 reasons to point out of a parking space!

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 [...]

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The Powers of Observation

Amongst all drivers observation can usually be improved, without good observation the information needed to make safe decisions whilst driving is seriously impaired. A good way of judging how good your own observation is to give yourself a mark out of ten under the following categories: Far Distance (miles ahead, the horizon, the furthest possible [...]

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