A car that runs on air

Is it 1st April already? The Indian car firm Tata have released information about what should be the most environmentally friendly car in the world - a car that runs on air. More info is available from http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/transport/article3399532.ece

Tata are also planning to produce the world's cheapest car for the Indian marketwith production of the Nano starting in the near future. Work started on the plant last year. Even more unusual is the possibility that potential purchasers may be able to order their car online.

DSA contractor loses Theory Test Data

Ruth Kelly has admitted that information about 3 million driving theory test candidates over the last three years is on a hard disk that has been lost.
What information has been lost? The information includes names, addresses and phone numbers but does not include bank or credit card details

DSA contractor loses Theory Test Data

Ruth Kelly has admitted that information about 3 million driving theory test candidates over the last three years is on a hard disk that has been lost.
What information has been lost? The information includes names, addresses and phone numbers but does not include bank or credit card details

Illegal number plates

The DSA has agreed with the DVLA that driving test examiners can report illegal number plates on cars which are used for the practical driving test. Vehicles which clearly have illegal number plates may now be reported to the DVLA who will then decide whether to take any action. As the safety of the vehicle is not affected by the number plate, an illegal number plate will not preclude the relevant car from being taken out on test.

New websites

Two new motoring relared websites:
http://www.ukspeeding.co.uk/ - all about speeding fines, speed cameras etc and
http://www.carparknear.co.uk/ - info about carparks near airports, sporting venues etc

F1 Champion sent for driving lessons

Former triple Formula One motor racing champion Nelson Piquet has been ordered to take a driver awareness course - for repeated speeding and parking offences.
The Brazilian lost his driving licence for having too many penalty points.
Piquet and his wife Viviane must attend a week of lessons to learn good and safe driving conduct, and will then have to pass an exam - a lot more stringent than many UK speed awareness courses.
Onl when he has passed the test will he be allowed back on the road!

Co2 Emmisions

The UK Government has launced a new website at vcarfueldata.org.uk with details of co2 emissions of all cars. VW have launced a Polo who's emissions are low enough to mean zero road tax.

The Instructor College

The TV adverst from The Instructor College continue inexorably. Comments I've heard haven't been to favourable. Certainly you don't see a lot of Instructors around with their Driving School - Red. A guaranteed job, but do they provide any work. Comments from people who've trained with TIC are invited!
Further info about learning to drive at http://www.wanadrive.co.uk/DrivingInstructorTraining.htm

Theory Test Questions

The new Theory test questions were released on 23rd July. The new cd from Driving Test Success is already available.