Do you want driving lessons in Milton Keynes?

Do you want driving lessons in Milton Keynes?

Amanda passed her driving test in Milton Keynes today. A great way to finish the year.

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Birmingham take park in the new practical test

Birmingham: take part in the practical driving test trial From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency [mailto:drivingstandardsagency@service.govdelivery.com] Sent: 29 December 2014 18:37 To:chairman@adinjc.org.uk Subject: Birmingham: take part in the practical driving test trial   Birmingham: take part in the practical driving test trial We’re looking for approved driving instructors (ADIs) who use Kings Heath (Birmingham) driving test centre to take part in the trial of a new version of the driving test. The trial will involve candidates taking a new version of the driving test which will include: • use of a satellite navigation system • different manoeuvres • ‘show me tell me’ questions on the move Kings Heath driving test centre is one of the locations chosen to host the trial. If you’re an ADI who presents candidates at this centre you’ll have a chance to take part. Find out more To find out more please come along to Manningford Hall, Druids Heath on Tuesday 20 January. We’ll be giving an hour long presentation which starts at 5pm and is then repeated at 6.15pm and 7.30pm You don’t need to let us know beforehand that you’re coming along, just turn up for one of the sessions. Venue details Manningford Hall Manningford Road Druids Heath Birmingham B14 5TJ View map Can't make it? If you’re interested but can’t attend the local event, please check the test centre notice board for details from Monday 2 February.

Speeding fines in England and Wales hit a four year high.

Speeding fines in England and Wales hit four-year high

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The number of people fined by the courts for speeding offences in England and Wales has risen to its highest level since 2009. 

More than 115,000 people were fined by magistrates last year, figures from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) show.

AA president Edmund King said the rise reflected the fact that digital speed cameras were working 24 hours a day.

The Department for Transport said it was magistrates who decided when to impose fines. 

The MoJ figures show 115,549 motorists were issued with fines of at least £100 in 2013. 

South Wales saw one of the biggest increases, with the number of drivers fined tripling last year to 6,491, from 2,181 three years earlier.

One speed camera in Cardiff generated more than an estimated £800,000 of fines in six months.

The number of offenders fined grew over the same period by almost 1,000 in both South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, and by close to 2,000 in Staffordshire.

London saw the most people fined last year, although the figure for the Metropolitan Police area fell to 7,736 - its lowest level in five years.

'Pot luck'

AA president Mr King told the Daily Telegraph that the increase "is a reflection that cameras are more efficient than ever".

"In the past, cameras in London would only take valid pictures for a quarter of a day and it was pot luck whether you are fined. The cameras are now working 24 hours a day."

A spokeswoman for the Department for Transport said: "Speeding can have devastating consequences and it's right that drivers should abide by the speed limit. 

"These fines were issued at the discretion of the magistrates and show the number of fines issued is in decline across many police force areas."

Earlier this year it was announced the maximum fines imposed by magistrates for motorway speeding would rise from £2,500 to £10,000.

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Driving on motorways around Milton Keynes

Many new drivers worry about their first time alone on a motorway. 

Motorways are safer, than normal roads, but they are also faster. Sometimes things do happen quicker, and you have to concentrate all the time. 

When you are on the main carriageway of the motorway, remain in the first lane until you get used to the speed. If you need to overtake you must return to the first lane as soon as possible but only if its safe to do so! Many motorists try to stay in the overtaking lanes for normal driving. This is bad practice and causes inconvenience and tailbacks and annoys other users. 

There are two types of motorway, rural and urban. You need to think of them as quiet and busy. Quiet motorways are boring, so you need to concentrate on the road and traffic conditions way ahead. Busy motorways need your attention all around you rather than just focused ahead. 

Motorways are like dual carriageways only safer. They are safer because every motorway user is travelling in the same direction and at similar speeds. Another reason why motorways are safer is due to the fact that traffic is restricted to those who can make best use of it i.e. no pedestrians, cyclists, moped, no L drivers (except HGV), agricultural vehicles, and animals. Motorways are also safer because there are no sharp bends, no oncoming traffic, no right turn, and no roundabouts. The lanes are always wide, and well marked, and are usually straight for long distances. 

Remember you are not allowed to reverse, cross the central reservation, or to drive in the wrong direction on motorways. 

On urban (busy) motorways each lane of traffic has an electronic signal system which applies to traffic in each lane. Care needs to be taken to make sure you know the various signals and what they mean. Motorway signs are being used with increasing frequency to warn you of hold ups or accidents ahead. 

The lesson price for Motorway lessons are:  2 hours £50.00 or 3 hours £75.00

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Driving lessons in Winslow

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Abolition of the counterpart

Driving licence: abolition of the counterpart

From 8 June 2015, the photocard licence counterpart will not be valid and will no longer be issued by DVLA.

You can find out more about about the change at www.gov.uk/dvla/nomorecounterpart. DVSA will send more information about how the change will affect instructors and learners in the new year. www.drive-travis.co.uk

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Motorway Road signs

Motorway road signs are always blue in colour and are used to inform motorists of directions or general information.

Motorway signs are often in place from as much as one mile to provide traffic with sufficient warning to change to an appropriate lane if necessary.

The below motorway signs are the most common found and are similar to those found on many dual carriageways in the UK.

Unlike the blue signs found on motorways however, dual carriageway signs are green in colour.
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Driving lessons in Milton Keynes

Looking for driving lessons in Milton keynes?  Then look no further.  At Travis school of motoring  I have a very high pass rate.  Only this week Kirsten passed her driving test making it 3 passes in a row.

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Driving lessons in Milton Keynes

Congratulations to Danson on passing his driving test at the first attempt in Milton keynes.

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