Learnmoore Driving

Drive from Hanely to Campbell Road in Stoke on Trent with Commentry from Iain Moore Grade 6 ADI RoSPA Gold

Commentary is a very useful skill, here is an example of commentary by Iain Moore Grade Six Approved Driving Instructor RoSPA Gold with DIAmond advanced and Fleet.  It is by no means perfect, but demonstates planning ahead and good observational skills, on a short Journey from Leek, Staffordshire into Stoke on Trent.  This journey I [...]

Today’s busy environment of home and work life, there seems increasing pressure to rush.  A modern trait, the age old saying “more haste less speed” comes to mind. The three MOST common crashes in the UK are Rear end shunts Not giving priority at a junction/roundabout Loss of directional control. I feel ALL of these [...]

Jennifer Aniston was caught on her Mobile phone according to x17online.com, this can increase your chances of crashing by four times.  This has been shown recently by The Times as Harriet Harman reversed into another car whilst on her mobile phone. According to RoSPA (Royal Society for prevention against accicents) Drivers who use a mobile [...]

Tyres are the most important safety aspect of the car because the tyres are the only thing keeping your car in contact with the road; because of this the law can be strict in terms of penalties.  In theory the fine for the driver can be up to £2,500 per tyre and 3 penalty points [...]

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  [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]