Learnmoore Driving

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  [...]

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 [...]