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Hybrid vehicles - a step to the future for driving lessons
What impact having a hybrid car will have on driving lessons.
Emma Hallett
Mar 28, 20222 min read
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Changes to the Highway Code 29th January 2022
There have been several changes and over 50 rules updated. This is a summary of the changes that impact car drivers.
Emma Hallett
Jan 31, 20223 min read
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Change in towing laws from 16th December 2021
The law has changed to allow all full licence holders to tow without taking a further test.
Emma Hallett
Dec 17, 20211 min read
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Newton Abbot 20mph plans
Devon County Council are seeking the views of residents and people who work in Newton Abbot on their plans for more 20mph zones in the town.
Emma Hallett
Oct 26, 20212 min read
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Changes to the Highway Code (motorways)
There are lots of changes coming to the Highway Code soon. From 14/09/21, the first changes were introduced around motorways.
Emma Hallett
Sep 24, 20212 min read
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Driving with a disability
Information about the process to follow to start driving or get back to driving following illness or injury.
Emma Hallett
Aug 3, 20213 min read
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What you need to know about short-term driving licences
Most driving licences are valid for 10 years, but some conditions may worsen over time so the DVLA overcomes this with short-term licences.
Emma Hallett
Jul 14, 20212 min read
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Has driving got worse since lockdowns?
Why driving may have deteriorated since lockdowns and how we can avoid being part of the problem.
Emma Hallett
May 26, 20211 min read
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Why you should take a mock driving test
I have always offered mock tests to my customers, but I feel that given the current situation, mock tests are vital.
Emma Hallett
Apr 8, 20212 min read
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Is the future electric?
Now that the government have announced the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2030...
Emma Hallett
Jan 14, 20212 min read
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Get ready for winter
With winter on the way and the weather on the turn, if you haven’t already prepared your car, now is the time to act.
Emma Hallett
Dec 1, 20202 min read
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How to prepare your car for MOT success
So you've passed your test and now have to take your car for an MOT, do you know what to expect?
Emma Hallett
Nov 9, 20202 min read
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Blind spots
So you’ve heard the term blind spots but you’ve no idea what it means? Basically they are the areas that you can’t see by looking forward...
Emma Hallett
Oct 9, 20181 min read
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Dashboard lights - should I be worried?
Getting to know your dashboard is an important part of owning a vehicle – you need to know which lights should be there and which lights...
Emma Hallett
Oct 9, 20181 min read
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How do you know if you are fit to drive?
Lots of people seem to be ill at the moment so it put me in mind of the part of the National Standards for Driving that talks about being...
Emma Hallett
Oct 9, 20183 min read
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Changes to the practical driving test
With less than 3 months to go to the new test I thought a summary of the changes would be useful for everyone. Please feel free to...
Emma Hallett
Sep 13, 20174 min read
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Which lane to use for road ahead at a roundabout?
I’ve realised recently that a lot of people – learners and experienced drivers – seem confused about which lane to use to follow the road...
Emma Hallett
Aug 4, 20161 min read
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How to deal with emergency services vehicles
Spending as much time as I do on the roads I see how people panic when having to deal with an emergency services vehicle so I thought I...
Emma Hallett
Jul 18, 20162 min read
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Dealing with breakdowns
What do you if your car breaks down? Well a lot of it depends on where you are but there are some general rules to follow. Get your car...
Emma Hallett
Jul 18, 20162 min read
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Reporting medical conditions to DVLA
Despite the note on the back of the practical test pass certificate many people seem to be unaware of the need to report certain medical...
Emma Hallett
Jul 18, 20161 min read
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