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Aug 16

Rarely Considered Driving Distractions


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All drivers are (or should be) aware that it is illegal to talk on a hand held mobile phone, or send or receive texts whilst driving. There are, however, plenty of other distractions that are not necessarily illegal, but potentially just as dangerous. While it might be acceptable to deal with phone calls in your car providing you are not holding the phone, it can still distract the driver, which could result in an accident. In 2014, police dealt with 68 deaths on the road, and 445 serious accidents, all due to driver distractions of one kind or another.

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May 16

Be Prepared for Your Driving Test


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You may have been driving on a provisional licence and accompanied by a certified driver for some time, but are you ready to take your test? Be aware that many people do not pass the driving test first time out, and that is nothing to be ashamed of. Most learners fail either because they forget their theory, aren’t clear enough on the Highway Code, or due to their nervous reactions.

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