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Theory test from 2012
Posted: 27/12/2011 10:32:39

From 2012* the Driving Standards Agency is making changes to the UK driving Theory Test. From this date onwards, the DSA will add new multiple-choice Theory Test questions to the test. The DSA will not let anyone publish these new Theory Test questions, so they will not appear in any product, nor on any website. However, the DSA will continue to release official DSA Theory Test revision questions, and these will be published in all Driving Test Success products. 

Thus it is essential that you the pupil gain as much practise as you can in regards to the theory test, that is why now Just Pass Driving School is offering students extra support with theory tests for a small nominal fee, but which will provide much needed support for those whom need it most. Please post your comments here on which areas you would like most support with 

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Insurance prices rising
Posted: 27/12/2011 10:21:52

As I am sure you are all aware once again car insurance prices are rising again 2012, especially for younger and inexperienced drivers. For those of you whom have recently passed your tests, you will be looking for a reasonable insurance quote. We at Just-Pass Driving School understand this, and in order to help you get a cheaper insurance quote, we are offering our Pass-Plus Course for £120.00, that is £40.00 off reccomended retail price, for this small investment, we assure you, you will get a worthy discount off your insurance quote, so talk to us here on the forums and share your concerns about insurance prices today 

Happy new Year may 2012 be a good year for us all 



Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Posted: 23/12/2011 10:18:48

It seems like yesterday we were making our resolutions for the year 2011, so how do you think you have performed honestly in fulfilling your 2011 resolutions. We have once again approached Christmas in 2012, and at this time of year a lot of us are making our new years resolutions and planning our future goals, whatever they may be. We at Just Pass School of Motoring wish you the best in fulfilling your new years resolutions and hope that for those of you whom haven't passed your tests, driving is also considered a new resolution for the year 2012. So what are your new years resolutions?

 



Winter Driving Tips and Safety
Posted: 23/12/2011 10:00:09

 

Once Again we approach the time of year, where we have thick Ice and Snow on our Vehicles, and where temperatures drop to Freezing cold levels, are you prepared and geared up towards taking care of your automobile this winter, and learning how to deal with these extra hazards. Well Just-Pass Driving School has the answer to your problems; we are now reducing the cost of our pass-Plus course to £120.00, that is £40.00 off recocmended retail price. We wish to help those who have either just passed their driving tests or whom have difficulty in dealing with such extreme forms of weather, due to actually having the snow to practise in, we can provide you at this time of year with hands on practical experience in dealing with these weather conditions, and will even show you how to effectively keep your loveable companion smiling and surviving throughout the winter period, after all where would you be without your car right? call us on 0121 243 1911 if yo



Free driving lessons at Middleton school
Posted: 16/12/2011 15:31:02

 

In order to motivate the students to excel at the exams, GCSE students at Middleton Technology School have an added incentive after teachers decided to use free driving lessons as a reward.

For the said endeavor, the school has joined forces with local instructor Phil Stevenson.

Three free lessons worth £60 will be offered to students who score at least a C in five of their exams, including English and maths.

Previously, teachers had rewarded students with book tokens but say the road tuition will be a more meaningful incentive.

Among the first to benefit from the scheme are a group of 20 students who sat exams this summer.

Ian Jenkins, the school’s assistant head teacher, said: “Over 20 students have received packs of three lessons for their outstanding results and progress in GCSE Maths and English.

“We hope to continue this incentive this academic year to provide students with fantastic rewards for all their hard work.They are a brilliant incentive, and have helped get the boys achieving at rates way above the national average, in fact amongst the best the country,” he added.

 



Reinstatement of sponsor's approval rule for driving lessons
Posted: 16/12/2011 15:29:16

 

According to reports, reinstatement of a rule that requires the sponsor's approval before a foreigner applies to take driving lessons is being strived by Qatar.

The reports further stated that direction had been given to driving school owners that the application papers should now include the sponsor's approval.

The reinstatement has quashed a decision taken six months ago to do away with the sponsor's no-objection letter, a move that resulted in a rush by expatriates to take up lessons.

According to the previous rule, the candidates had only to submit a copy of their valid ID card and an eye test certificate, along with the application.

But now, expatriates will depend on the will of their sponsors to approve their aspirations while foreigners working in the unorganised sector will not be able to take driving lessons in a school.



Driving tests return to Trowbridge
Posted: 16/12/2011 15:26:47

 

In a new development, for the first time since the Trowbridge test centre closed in 2008, west Wiltshire will again witness the driving tests.

The closure meant learner drivers in the area had to travel to Chippenham or Salisbury to take their tests.

After the closure, for taking their tests, the learner drivers had to travel to Chippenham or Salisbury.

The decision was revoked by the government after a protest campaign by local driving instructors.

In Trowbridge, at Longfield Community Centre and the Leighton Recreation Centre in Westbury are the two new part-time centres that have been opened.



UK drivers pestered by winter conditions
Posted: 16/12/2011 15:24:37

 

According to the revelations of a new research by Sainsbury's car insurance, 13.7 million drivers are not aware of what to do if their car goes into a skid and worryingly, over a quarter (27%) of drivers lack proficiency in taking correct remedial action if their car skids leading to worse situations.

While  the supermarket bank estimates that around 264,000 accidents(1) could be caused this year by icy roads, research shows that  icy conditions in the past five years has led to accidents for 1.3 million drivers with their average repair bill costing £1,773 to fix.

Icy conditions have revealed that they can be troublesome for drivers as 22% say that they only venture out in an emergency when it’s icy, and 7% saying they won’t drive at all.

For the women the condition seems much worse as compared to 20% of men, more than a third (38%) woman say they will either not drive at all or only drive in an emergency when it’s icy.



Abrupt closure of driving school
Posted: 16/12/2011 15:22:30

 

Young drivers and their parents were left in a lurch after the lease of a busy east-end driving school was pulled off on Monday.

A posted message declaring the 59-year-old school's lease was terminated greeted the visitors of Foster's Driving School on Bunting Rd. on Monday afternoon. According to the parents of the young drivers the situation came without warning as the memo from D CG Development, stated that the school has "abandoned their responsibilities" in context of the lease.

The move has left the parents and their young drivers disappointed, as, besides the expenses, considerable time at the driving school has gone to waste.



Older drivers should hang their boots
Posted: 29/11/2011 15:16:06

 

According to the revelations of a survey, more than three in five drivers think motorists should be forced to give up their licences at some stage in later life.

The survey, conducted by International Longevity Centre (ILC-UK) and insurance company Rias found that nearly 24% think drivers should bid adieu to their keys at age 75, or 70 or even younger.

 

The regulation in UK does not stipulate any specific age for the drivers to stop driving. The requirement holds the completion of a medical questionnaire to confirm they are fit to drive, and when they reach 70 they must re-apply for their driving licence.

According to the ILC-UK/Rias survey, conducted on 1,005 adults, 85% believed that re-testing should be compulsory, while 40% suggest that this should take place at 65 or younger.

As many as 66% of 16 to 24-year-olds supported re-testing at 65, 60 or at an earlier age, while only 23% of those aged 65 or over agreed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




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