Space-saver tyres and driving tests

The DSA is getting increasing numbers of complaints from candidates whose test didn’t go ahead because of problems with car tyres.

It’s become a common feature of modern cars to be fitted with a spare tyre or space-saver tyre which [more..]

Drivers are risking fines, disqualification or jail because they do not know the rules on supervising learners, according to the AA.

The motoring group's survey of 19,000 members suggested nearly a quarter did not know it was illegal to use a mobile phone while out with a learner driv [more..]

Following a vehicle recall notice issued by Vauxhall, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has announced conditions for allowing Vauxhall Corsa D models on the driving test.

This applies to all Vauxhall Corsa D vehicles with registration plates with a '59' or '10' year identifier.
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The official routes for Driving Tests at all ADI approved test centres are available online from the DSA website. 

For our very own Cardiff test center at Fairwater, there are 17 different routes for the normal 'car' test, as well as additional routes for the extended test, taxi test [more..]

From 4 October 2010 your practical driving test will include a section of ‘independent driving’.

During your test you’ll have to drive by either following a series of directions, following traffic signs, or a combination of both, for about ten minutes.

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Had to have a new pedal box fitted this week, so apologies to all pupils who had their lessons moved due to the car being in the garage. 

It's back now - and working fine; and I have managed to get you all booked in for the lessons you missed.

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An excellent website full of information including an interactive map of speed camera locations for the whole of Wales.

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If you are caught speeding twice within your first two years of driving, you will have collected six points and will automatically lose your licence?

This means going back to being a learner, paying for a new provisional licence and passing a new theory AND practical test. In the meantim [more..]

A word of advice to anyone taking their driving test at the Driving Test Center, Fairwater, Cardiff.  "Have a pee before you leave home."

There is a loo at the Test Center, but you usually need wellies to reach it.  Its not the cleanest loo around - and I don't [more..]

There is a shiny new Test Center in Newport now that does all Motorbike tests previously done in Cardiff.

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OK, so my car is in the garage for repair and I have a hire-car through the insurance.  What do I get..  ..a Fiesta.  I quite liked the look of these while I was driving around - but they are seriously flawed.

There is a bucket in the dashboard.  At the bottom of this [more..]

Unfortunate incident today - got shunted in the rear by a Securicor van. 

There I was, slowing for the lights.  I looked in the mirror and saw the Securicor van coming towards me.  Then it happened.  I stopped for the lights - but he didn't.   I ended up being shu [more..]

Well this is my first post on my new website so apologies for getting anything wrong - I'm sure I'll get used to it. The plan is to keep the Blog updated with whats happening out there on the roads and anything else of interest to my pupils or fellow instructors.

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