John Pearce ADI

A trial of new camera tech, which detects whether motorists are not wearing seatbelts or using mobile phones, is now being further extended, with police across the country participating.

Find out further plans below:

▶️ https://nationalhighways.co.uk/article/more-police-forces-join-national-highways-trial-of-new-safety-cameras/

https://www.driving.org/almost-half-a-million-uk-cars-dodging-taxes-raising-concerns-for-road-safety/

https://www.driving.org/almost-half-a-million-uk-cars-dodging-taxes-raising-concerns-for-road-safety/

Almost half a million UK cars dodging taxes, raising concerns for road safety New data indicates that almost half a million cars in the UK are not paying taxes, which has prompted worries about safety. Department for Transport (DfT) data shows that 498,000 registered vehicles have unpaid vehicle excise duty (VED). This is equivalent to one in every 83 vehicles. Among the unta...

A massive well done to Grace Jenkins who passed her driving test at Kingswood TC on 7th December with zero minors on her first attempt! It was a pleasure to teach you and I wish you many years of safe driving. 🤩🤩🤩🤩

https://www.driving.org/12-2-million-red-line-runners/

12.2 million 'red line runners' There are over 12 million ‘red line runners’ across the UK, reveals new research from breakdown provider Green Flag. These ‘red line runners’ are drivers who let their fuel tank get as close to empty as possible before filling up, with 31 per cent of drivers more likely to do this due to the...

Well done to Chloe Little who passed first time at Kingswood Test Centre today with just 2 minors. It was a pleasure to teach you and wish you all the very best with your future driving! 🚗👍👍😀😀

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Congratulations to Korben Anderson who passed his driving test today at Kingswood TC with 8 minors. Well done mate, really pleased for you. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Huge congratulations to Ollie Chambers who passed his driving test first time at Kingswood Test Centre with only 2 minors. Well done mate! 🤩🤩

https://www.driving.org/as-offences-rise-transport-secretary-cracks-down-on-drug-driving/

As offences rise, Transport Secretary cracks down on drug-driving The Secretary of State for Transport has announced a new crackdown on drug-driving as offences continue to rise. Via a new call for evidence, Grant Shapps wants to change the law so that motorists who are convicted for drug-driving are required to undergo a rehabilitation course before getting back....

Well done to Ben Shaddick who passed his driving test first time at Kingswood TC with only 5 minors. It was a pleasure to teach you and I wish you many years of safe driving! 👍🤩🤩🚗😀😀🤩

https://www.driving.org/what-we-are-doing-so-we-can-answer-more-of-your-calls/

A huge well done to Ellen Jenkins who passed her driving test at Avonmouth Test Centre today with just 2 minors. You were a pleasure to teach and I wish you all the very best for the future. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🚗😀👍👍

A massive well done to Jack Knight who passed his driving test today at Kingswood first time with zero, yes, zero minors!! Top job mate - you smashed it! 🚗😀👍🤩👍👍👍👍🤩🤩

https://www.driving.org/rac-calls-for-temporary-cut-in-vat-as-fuel-prices-near-record-levels/

RAC calls for temporary cut in VAT as fuel prices near record levels The RAC has called on the Government to temporarily cut the level of VAT on motor fuel as the average price of a litre of petrol sold at UK forecourts has reached a near-record level. RAC Fuel Watch data shows the average price of a litre of petrol has reached 140.22p, the highest level since … RA...

https://www.driving.org/how-to-improve-fuel-efficiency-simple-steps-to-cut-consumption-and-save-on-petrol-bills/

How to improve fuel efficiency: simple steps to cut consumption and save on petrol bills With Britain currently facing a fuel crisis, it’s thrown a sharp focus on how reliant we are on our cars. As petrol stations suffer with extremely long queues, it’s a reminder that, despite the rise of electric cars, most of us need to fill up with petrol or diesel on a regular basis. It’s a ....

https://www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/news/members-vote-overwhelmingly-strike-action-dvsa

Members vote overwhelmingly for strike action at DVSA | Public and Commercial Services Union 24 September 2021 Members vote overwhelmingly for strike action at DVSA 92% of members who voted said they were prepared to go on strike over the new 8-test schedules. PCS members working for DVSA as driving examiners and their line managers have voted to support strike action and action short of st...

Big congrats to Dariuz Davey who passed his driving test first time this afternoon at Kingswood TC with just 1 minor fault. Well done mate! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🚗🚗👍👍👍👍

Huge congratulations to George Whereatt who passed his driving test today on the first attempt with only 1 minor fault at Kingswood TC. Top job mate! 🚗😀👍👍👍👍👊⭐️

For those who are experiencing delays with obtaining your provisional licence.

https://www.driving.co.uk/news/driving-test-system-backlog-causing-months-delays-learner-drivers-uk/

Driving test system backlog is causing months of delays for learner drivers in the UK | Driving.co.uk from The Sunday Times THE CANCELLATION of some 450,000 driving tests as a result of the Covid pandemic has led to massive delays for learner drivers attempting to get on the road - even stretching into 2022. A system backlog is causing long delays for those trying to book a theory test as well as those waiting to sit the...

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Wow, yet another pass! Congratulations to Georgia Simmonds who passed at Kingswood TC today with just 2 minors. A huge well done!! 😀😀🤩🤩🚗👍👍👍

Huge congratulations to Charlene Froom who passed her driving test first time at Avonmouth Test Centre today. Charlene drove really well and had only 8 driving faults. Top job!! 👍👍👍🚗🚗🤩🤩😀

Wow, another first time pass! Well done to Ashleigh Walsh who passed on her first attempt at Kingswood TC with 7 minors! Awesome job Ashleigh! 👍👍👍😁😁😁🤩🤩🚗

Another first time pass! Well done to Issy Meredith who passed on her first attempt at Kingwood Test Centre with just 3 minors. 👍👍😀😀🤩🚗