So you have passed your test and want to purchase your first car. There is a lot to think about before committing yourself to this big financial commitment. Read this article before you go ahead and sign on the dotted line. Make sure you can afford your running costs.
https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/running-a-car-as-a-young-driver
Sunday, 27 October 2013
Saturday, 26 October 2013
Pass Plus
Pass Plus
When someone has passed their driving test, they are not fully confident with driving in all conditions.
Once you have passed your test you can undertake a Pass Plus Course to assist. Successful completion of this course can also result in your insurance premium being reduced.
You will have 6 hours extra training, giving you more experience at the wheel.
I provide the course over 3 x 2hr sessions and will provide much needed experience of busier and much faster roads.
On completion of the 6 sessions to an 'achieved' or 'exceeded' standard, which is assessed continually throughout the 6 hours, I will send the completed training form to the DSA Pass Plus Unit and they will issue you with your Pass Plus Certificate.
Pass Plus consists of 6 practical modules:-
• Town Driving
• All-weather Driving
• Out of Town Driving
• Night Driving
• Dual Carriageways
• Motorways
• All-weather Driving
• Out of Town Driving
• Night Driving
• Dual Carriageways
• Motorways
If this is something that you would be interested in then contact Pro-Motion Driving School on 07740165983 or email pmdriveschool@btinternet.com.
Remember The New Driving Laws
Since 16th August 2013, careless drivers who put others at risk by tailgaiting or having poor lane discipline will face on the spot fines.
This means that Police now have far more flexibiity in dealing with less serious driving offences as it reduces the administration required in dealing with the court process.
If Police catch you using a mobile phone whilst driving, the fine has also now increased to £100.
I think we can all agree that careless driving risks lives so this should allow Police to deal with these offences immediately. By doing so it will make drivers more responsible for their actions quicker.
The fixed penalty for careless driving has also increased to £100 and 3 penalty points will be issued. However, it should still be remembered that the more serious road traffic offences will still go through the Courts.
Another option available to the Police is for educational training to be undertaken instead of an endorsement being applied to a driving licence.
It is therefore imperative the drivers, young and old, learners and qualified drivers, are aware of these new powers that Police have.
Should anyone feel as though they need refresher lessons for motorway driving or to ensure that you are maintaing a safe distance then Pro-Motion Driving School can offer you refresher lessons.
If interested in refresher lessons call Pro-Motion Driving School today on 07740165983 or email pmdriveschool@btinternet.com
Changing Weather Conditions
Our nice weather is now away and has been replaced with rain.
It is therefore important that we all take extra care on the roads in the wet weather. In wet weather, stopping distances will be at least double those required for stopping on dry roads. This is because your tyres have less grip on the road in wet weather.
- You should make sure that you keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will increase your ability to see and plan ahead.
- If the steering becomes unresponsive, it probably means that water is preventing your tyres from gripping the road. Ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually
- The rain and spray from vehicles may make it difficult to see and be seen
- Be aware of the dangers of spilt diesel that will make the surface very slippery
- Take extra care around pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders
Stopping Distances
Distances in feet
Thinking distance Braking distance Stopping distance
Thinking distance 20mph: 20 ft. Braking distance 20mph: 20 ft. Stopping distance 20mph: 40 ft.
Thinking distance 30mph: 30 ft. Braking distance 30mph: 45 ft. Stopping distance 30mph: 75 ft.
Thinking distance 40mph: 40 ft. Braking distance 40mph: 80 ft. Stopping distance 40mph: 120 ft.
Thinking distance 50mph: 50 ft. Braking distance 50mph: 125 ft. Stopping distance 50mph: 175 ft.
Thinking distance 60mph: 60 ft. Braking distance 60mph: 180 ft. Stopping distance 60mph: 240 ft.
Thinking distance 70mph: 70 ft. Braking distance 70mph: 245 ft. Stopping distance 70mph: 315 ft.
Thinking distance 20mph: 20 ft. Braking distance 20mph: 20 ft. Stopping distance 20mph: 40 ft.
Thinking distance 30mph: 30 ft. Braking distance 30mph: 45 ft. Stopping distance 30mph: 75 ft.
Thinking distance 40mph: 40 ft. Braking distance 40mph: 80 ft. Stopping distance 40mph: 120 ft.
Thinking distance 50mph: 50 ft. Braking distance 50mph: 125 ft. Stopping distance 50mph: 175 ft.
Thinking distance 60mph: 60 ft. Braking distance 60mph: 180 ft. Stopping distance 60mph: 240 ft.
Thinking distance 70mph: 70 ft. Braking distance 70mph: 245 ft. Stopping distance 70mph: 315 ft.
Distances in metres
As above, the following chart is based on a typical car, with legal tyres, good brakes and good weather / dry roads. The following chart is for stopping distances in metres based on UK speed limits.
Thinking distance Braking distance Stopping distance
Thinking distance 20mph: 6 m Braking distance 20mph: 6 m Stopping distance 20mph: 12 m
Thinking distance 30mph: 9 m Braking distance 30mph: 14 m Stopping distance 30mph: 23 m
Thinking distance 40mph: 12 m Braking distance 40mph: 24 m Stopping distance 40mph: 36 m
Thinking distance 50mph: 15 m Braking distance 50mph: 38 m Stopping distance 50mph: 53 m
Thinking distance 60mph: 18 m Braking distance 60mph: 55 m Stopping distance 60mph: 73 m
Thinking distance 70mph: 21 m Braking distance 70mph: 75 m Stopping distance 70mph: 96 m
Thinking distance 20mph: 6 m Braking distance 20mph: 6 m Stopping distance 20mph: 12 m
Thinking distance 30mph: 9 m Braking distance 30mph: 14 m Stopping distance 30mph: 23 m
Thinking distance 40mph: 12 m Braking distance 40mph: 24 m Stopping distance 40mph: 36 m
Thinking distance 50mph: 15 m Braking distance 50mph: 38 m Stopping distance 50mph: 53 m
Thinking distance 60mph: 18 m Braking distance 60mph: 55 m Stopping distance 60mph: 73 m
Thinking distance 70mph: 21 m Braking distance 70mph: 75 m Stopping distance 70mph: 96 m
Remember - in wet weather double your distances.
Gift Vouchers
Looking for that unique gift for a birthday or christmas present?
Look no further. Purchase a gift voucher for driving lessons today.
Vouchers are available for one lesson to a series of lessons. Prices can be seen above.
- Email me or phone me to arrange your gift vouchers today.
Email:- pmdriveschool@btinternet.com
Phone:- 07740165983
Driving Changes For Young Drivers Being Proposed
http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/435902/Young-drivers-should-wait-until-19-for-a-licence-says-Government-report
The government are looking at changing the age that you can hold a full driving licence. Their recent report recommends at least a one year learning period, followed by a further 12 months probationary period.
Other ideas include banning new, young drivers from driving between 10pm and 5am, a lower alcohol limit and restricting the number of passengers they can carry.
It is believed that this will help reduce the number of accidents that young drivers are involved in. What do you think?
The government are looking at changing the age that you can hold a full driving licence. Their recent report recommends at least a one year learning period, followed by a further 12 months probationary period.
Other ideas include banning new, young drivers from driving between 10pm and 5am, a lower alcohol limit and restricting the number of passengers they can carry.
It is believed that this will help reduce the number of accidents that young drivers are involved in. What do you think?
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