All the instructors at Talbot School of Motoring would like to wish all their pupils past and present who are off to start university this year, the best of luck, and hope you all enjoy the experience. May all your dream’s and wish’s come true. And if you can, carry on with your driving while your away.
Good Luck.
Patrick, Bob, Ian and Jim.
Congratulations to Jacob Daley who passed his test this week, And 1st time. Well done Jacob. Happy Motoring.
Patrick
Young driver insurance firm Marmalade, has released details of a survey of young drivers. It comes as no surprise that it contradicts my last pot and what is expected in the governments green paper expected out soon, In they say:
84% would not support a ban on carrying passengers, 60% not in favour of 11pm-5am driving restrictions, 91% say yes to alcohol ban, 70% say 12-month minimum learning period would not have made them better drivers.
Could this change your thinking on previous post.
footnote 23% of motorists say they are more nervous with passengers than on there own. you work that one out. And 10% of drivers told axa they don’t say sorry when they make a mistake. Personally I would put that figure much higher either that or they all live in Luton!!
New report suggests 20% fall in insurance premiums “IF” new drivers accept curbs on car use. ie: A 1yr minimum learning period so you would be able to cover all types of driving and weather conditions, restricting the number of passengers you can carry for the first year and conditions for late-night driving, a 3 year probation period instead of the current 2 years, with P plates compulsory. I also feel they should make motorway driving tuition compulsory, so pass your test, then after a few months getting used of driving round town, min 2 motorway lesson’s get a certificate to say you have done it then get you licence up graded to allow you onto the motorway. As currently 1 in 5 young drivers (17-24 year olds) will have an accident within 6mths of passing their test and 1,552 young drivers were Killed or seriously injured on Britain’s road in 2011- that’s more than 4 a day. Young driver’s make up 25% of all those killed or injured yearly, but only account for 8% of licence holder’s.
The fact’s are there, but will the government be strong enough to implement them, probably not as it’s a vote loser. Will young people want it? Probably not as they think there invincible. The problem to-day is every-one want’s it as cheap and quick as possible, they should remember it’s a life skill. There Is More To Learning To Drive Than Just Passing A Test. Every time you get in your car you in control of your life and others, a sobering though. If you have an opinion please let me know.
Patrick
At last the police have been given the power to impose on the spot fines for people who, tailgate on motorways and HOG the centre lane, also there is a rise in the fixed penalty fine to £100 for mobile phone use and no seatbelt. Whether this will make a difference only time will tell. You must also wonder how easy it will be to enforce? But its a start.
Patrick
Would like to say well done to Louise West on Passing her Driving Test. Happy Motoring. Patrick.
To all my pupils both new and old, friends and anybody reading this, Beware the latest Crash For Cash! scam is, to flash there headlights to let you go, then race up in front of you so hit them, then the big claim starts as you can not prove that is what happened. You pulled out so that is how it is preceived. So just keep looking and if in doubt just stay where you are. But just keep looking. Patrick
Take note London rd is closed again this week-end from Friday to Monday morning for re-surfacing, so try to stay clear. Patrick
Take care on the road there has been a few instances of people trying to get in your cars at the chaul-end rd area of luton, make sure you keep your doors locked. Patrick.