by admin | Jan 31, 2015 | Blog
This week City AM released this chilling study, exposing the dangers of cycling in London. How London’s streets became a death trap for cyclists: Every bicycle accident mapped I’d love to see a similar study created individually for Brighton, Hove,...
by admin | Jan 14, 2015 | Blog
In my opinion the timing of becoming a driving instructor is important to your success. When choosing a driving school be mindful of your start date. Avoiding paying franchise fee’s at a slow time of the year could save you some money. I’ve heard from many...
by admin | Sep 27, 2014 | Blog
Recently the DVSA developed a new simpler test marking sheet for examiners (DL25). No final decision has been made as to when the new DL25 may be introduced. The exam and the marking will not change.
by admin | Jul 30, 2014 | Blog
Known affectionately by locals as “the cheese grater”,Charles Street Car Park was designed by Allies and Morrison Architects, well-known for their redevelopment of Highbury, the former home of footballing giants Arsenal. Operated by Q-park, the building...
by admin | Jul 30, 2014 | Blog
It is suggested by Google that driverless cars would improve road safety, calling the development “an important step toward improving road safety and transforming mobility for millions of people. Google said its testing had suggested it was safer to remove...
by admin | May 22, 2014 | Blog
Your driving test is going to be one of the most nerve wracking experiences of your life. You feel under immense pressure to please the examiner (and possibly your instructor), and this will ultimately make everything get to you, unless you know how to handle the...
by admin | May 22, 2014 | Blog
A truly grand building, the Michigan Theatre was constructed in 1926, with beautiful chandeliers and marble sculptures. Detroit, famous for its car industry was experiencing a boom in the 20s and this theatre turned car park was actually the site where Henry Ford...
by admin | Apr 15, 2014 | Blog
After learning the basics of driving – so being able to control the vehicle and learning the controls – anticipation and planning is the next skill to master and its not always the easiest to learn. In order to be a safe and effective driver you need to be...
by admin | Apr 15, 2014 | Blog
Learner drivers could have to wait until they are 18 before they are allowed to take their driving test. It recommends a one-year “learner stage” beginning at 17. During this time they would have to complete a minimum of 100 daytime hours and 20 nighttime...
by admin | Mar 18, 2014 | Blog
Before you can start learning to drive you need to get your provisional licence. The cost of this at present is £50 (March 2014). You can apply for your provisional car driving licence up to three months before your seventeenth birthday (it would not become valid...
by admin | Mar 8, 2014 | Blog
On Wednesday 4th March 2014, the environment, transport and sustainability committee gave approval to introduce 20mph speed limits to nine further areas of the city included in phase 2 of the scheme, as shown on the map below. Work is expected to begin on road...
by admin | Feb 11, 2014 | Blog
Passing your driving test is an unmatchable feeling; it only happens once (unless you don’t play by the rules) which makes it a really special occasion in your life. Besides being able to go to the drive through McDonalds, visit 24 hour supermarkets for late night...
by admin | Jun 12, 2013 | Blog
The answer is simple: regular servicing and maintenance of your car ensures that it will continue to operate efficiently, which should in turn make the vehicle last longer – this is of course the quick and brief answer. To understand why you need to service your...
by admin | May 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
If you are planning to take your driving test in Worthing then you will find the Worthing Test Centre is located on Stand Parade in Westmorland House. The car park is located on Nelson Road opposite the petrol station. I’ve included a map showing the location of...
by admin | May 10, 2013 | Blog
If you are planning to take your test in Eastbourne then you will find the test centre is located next to Princes Park on Wartling Road. I’ve included a map showing the location. The DSA also has detailed directions for a selection of test routes that operate...
by admin | May 10, 2013 | Blog
The Burgess Hill test centre opened in 2009. Replacing the Brighton Marina test centre and the Portslaid test centre. Located within Victoria Business Park situated on the outskirts of the town centre. It takes around 20 minutes to get to from Brighton and Hove. The...
by admin | Mar 9, 2013 | Blog
Phase 1 of Brighton and Hove’s new 20mph speed limit is due to be legally enforced from 8 April 2013. Signage for the new limit has started appearing in the area’s included in Phase 1. This has caused some confusion and frustration to motorist. The speed...
by admin | Mar 9, 2013 | Blog
Congratulations to Zoe for achieving a grade 5 on her check test last Thursday. You may or may not know this but as a fully qualified ADI (approved driving instructor) we regularly get checked on our teaching ability. This process is known as a check test. The check...
by admin | Jan 15, 2013 | Blog
A crossed hatched yellow box junction earns Hammersmith and Fulham council 2.7 million pounds. Thousands of motorist have been fined up to £130. The lucrative box junction has been dubbed the “Money box” generating the council almost £3 million in one...
by admin | Jan 13, 2013 | Blog
If you’re getting ready to go away on a long road trip, there’s no doubt plenty that you’ve already thought about. You’ll need to have considered the route you’re going to take, what time you’re going to set off, what you’re...
by admin | Jan 13, 2013 | Blog
Recently I’ve been looking for a new set of mountain bike lights for riding off road on trails as well as cycling on roads at night. Rules for cyclists As someone who frequently cycles at night I can’t think of anything more important then doing everything...
by admin | Nov 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
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by admin | Jun 14, 2012 | Blog
Theft of number plates is on the rise. Last year there was 14176 recorded cases. This year its already above 40000. Public awareness of these criminal occurrences is very low. Why is it happening? Traffic enforcement is increasingly dependent on number plates. Speed...
by admin | Jun 7, 2012 | Blog
Driving test examiners all over the UK including Burgess Hill, Eastbourne and Worthing will go on strike on Friday 8th June in a row over jobs and test centre closures.
by admin | May 9, 2012 | Blog
Passing the dreaded driving test is undoubtedly one of the more exciting times in a person’s life. It is in many senses the very embodiment of new found freedom, in particular to a young person who finds themselves sudden with the ability to travel anywhere and most...
