Instructors to be forced to sit in on tests

Following the recent "consultation" on learning to drive, the DSA have decided to compel accompanying drivers (parents/ instructors etc) to sit in on driving tests. This is despite the fact that most people consulted thought there would be little benefit. A petition has been started at No10

Free driving lessons

At this time of credit crunch, a lot of driving schools are starting to offer free introductory driving lessons. http://www.freedrivinglessons.org.uk

Driving Test Fee Increases

Following public "consultation", the DSA have increased driving test fees from 30th march 2009.
The new fees are:
Theory Test £31, up from £30
Car Practical Test £62, up from £56

BSM and footballers

In a PR coup, BSM have teamed up with the PFA to provide tuition to young footballers to make them "better drivers". many high profile footballers (and not so high profile players) have been in the news for speeding and or crashing their cars.

Spped limits

The UK Government have announced that it wants to lower the national speed limit to 50mph on out of town single carriageway roads. This plan would not involve any new road signs but will probably cost a fortune in publicity to make people aware.The varying speed limits for different types of vehicle already cause considerable confusion.

Driving Instructor Training

There's a new dedicated blog for Driving Instructor training at www.uk-instructortraining.co.uk

Swansea - Car claim capital of the UK

Wales' second city, Swansea have gone top of the league for car claims. Recent research has shown that Swansea has more motor insurance claims than any other area in the UK