Monthly Archives: February 2010

Fears as children aged 11 take driving lessons

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Thousands of children – some as young as 11 – are enrolling for driving lessons at a growing number of specialist centres, but the trend has police and safety groups concerned.

Jack Bassford, 15, has already mastered the basics of driving a car.

He is one of thousands of youngsters being taught to drive off the public roads long before they are legally able to hold a driving licence.

The theory is if they can gain an understanding of driving and the dangers early, it will make them better drivers when they are eventually old enough to get a licence. Continue reading →

The Highway Code

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This Highway Code applies to England, Scotland and Wales. The Highway Code is essential reading for everyone.

The most vulnerable road users are pedestrians, particularly children, older or disabled people, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders. It is important that all road users are aware of the Code and are considerate towards each other. This applies to pedestrians as much as to drivers and riders. Continue reading →

Driving in the ice and snow – some help

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The first thing to think about in snow is this: do I really need to go out in it? Is my journey really necessary or should I take the day off and go back to bed? If it is absolutely necessary, allow sufficient time for your journey and try to avoid travelling at dusk or in the dark.

Next: is my vehicle ready and prepared for the journey? Have I got plenty of fuel? This will come in handy should you become stranded or take a more circuitous route – if you are stranded the biggest source of heat is the engine. Stay warm: hypothermia is a killer.

Driving in the snow can be hazardous

If you are forced to abandon your car, try to leave it in the safest place possible. Try not to block the road, causing chaos and disruption or danger to other road users.

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