September 29th, 2009 Administrator
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) today introduces case studies into the driving theory test.
From today, candidates who take the theory test for car drivers, moped and motorcycle riders will be asked some of the questions in a case study format.
The introductory theory test case study will take the form of a scenario, or short story, on which five multiple choice questions will be based. Candidates will answer the questions in the normal way using the touch screen or mouse.
The case study will assess candidates’ understanding of driving theory, whilst the multiple choice questions will continue to assess their knowledge of the subject.
DSA’s Director of Driver Education and Learning, Jill Lewis, said: “Case studies are widely used in education to put learning into context and test comprehension of a subject, so many candidates will have encountered this type of question before.
“Initially we have introduced one case study based on existing questions in the theory test question bank, to get candidates used to the concept. It will also allow us to monitor any impact on the theory test. Over time, we plan to introduce more case studies into the theory test to assess candidates’ understanding of what they have learned.”
Changes to the theory test are part of the Learning to Drive programme, a long-term programme of major reforms that will progressively strengthen the way that people learn to drive and are tested. This approach received general support from the almost 7,000 people who responded to the consultation.
An example of a case study and the questions based on it can be viewed online at DSA’s YouTube channel. Visit youtube.com/dsagov to watch the video, ‘Are you ready?’
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September 27th, 2009 Administrator
Instructors are also teaching special techniques so learners can deal with the increasing number of potholes. There are as many as 1.5 million potholes on UK roads, the AA said.
Incidents reported by a national panel of AA Driving School instructors include:
:: An instructor in west London who got out of her car at the end of a lesson, stepped into a pothole and fell to the ground, breaking a leg which caused her to be off work for four months;
:: Tyre blow-outs, including a lesson in Stourbridge, West Midlands, where a learner was shaken by a double blow-out. The lesson was suspended while the pupil re-gathered his composure and the car was repaired. He later went on to pass his test;
:: Instructors using dual controls to prevent accidents after pupils swerved towards traffic when trying to avoid potholes.
Edmund King, AA president, said: “The fabric of our local roads is a major cause for concern with surfaces crumbling and drivers at risk of damage to their vehicles and even themselves. Ultimately we all pay more through patching and mending, and then paying out compensation rather than fixing the underlying poor condition of many of our roads.
“All drivers should take care – an innocuous looking puddle may actually be a deep pothole. By training new drivers to anticipate and deal with these obstacles we will make our roads safer, preventing accidents and damage to you and your car.”
From : Telegraph website
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September 27th, 2009 Administrator
Being followed too closely, seeing drivers talking on their mobile phone, and being cut up by other drivers are the three biggest motoring bugbears according to research commissioned to mark the launch of RAC’s Road Respect Day.
A third of those surveyed also said that they get angry behind the wheel at least three times a week. Unsurprisingly, the congested roads of the capital was considered the area of the UK with the lowest levels of respect shown on the road.
The first Road Respect Day is an initiative aimed to bring back the lost art of courteous driving. The RAC has teamed up with motor-mad gadget girl Suzi Perry to create the RAC Road Respect Guide, packed full of courteous and respectful motoring tips, designed to put the enjoyment back into driving. You can download the guide at www.rac.co.uk.
Suzi put a note about Road Respect Day on her Twitter and was bombarded with responses – more than 200 in the first few minutes. See more at http://twitter.com/suziperry and http://twitter.com/search?q=%23roadrespectday.
Suzi Perry says: “We all get a bit worked up from time to time on the road, but how we handle stressful situations is the key to making driving more pleasant.
“When another driver is polite it can really make your day, in return it’s so easy to be a respectful driver and even small things like acknowledging drivers that let you out at a junction, or letting others in when you’re in slow-moving traffic can make a huge difference.”
In the survey, 72 per cent of respondents said that motorists driving too close behind was their biggest bugbear, while 68 per cent also decried people using mobile phones while driving and being cut up by other motorists.
These were followed by not indicating (65%) and not saying “thank you” for giving way (48 pc).
Driving too slowly causes more irritation than speeding, with 45 per cent of drivers saying they hate it when other motorists drive significantly below the speed limit.
When asked what measures should be taken to combat aggressive driving, 55 per cent of those questioned called for tougher fines in addition to existing measures for those deemed to be driving in a reckless or dangerous manner.
Teaching respectful driving as part of the learning process was also suggested to help improve life on British roads.
While 85 per cent of motorists have experienced frustration on the roads due to what they perceive as the errors of others, 70 per cent considered themselves a respectful driver most of the time, with a further 20 per cent asserting that they drive with respect and courtesy at all times.
RAC motoring strategist Adrian Tink said: “RAC Road Respect Day is all about promoting the best driving practices which cost nothing, take no time and make a big difference to other road users.
“Not only does it reduce the stress of getting from A to B but can improve road safety and makes driving more enjoyable for everyone. ”
As part of the campaign, RAC Road Respect vans will be touring the country displaying courteous messages on high-definition LCD screens.
From : Telegraph website
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September 25th, 2009 Administrator
Bedford driving school Txt-Drive, is mentioned on the Bedford-Driving-Schools.co.uk blog.
Txt-Drive is the first driving school in Bedford to be listed on Bedford-Driving-Schools.co.uk. The website will allow people looking for driving instructors in Bedford to search and compare driving schools and driving instructors in Bedford.
Bedford-Driving-Schools.co.uk is probably the most detailed driving school comparison website for driving instructors and driving schools in Bedford. You will be able to compare the prices, lesson duration, car, tranmission, first time pass rate, specail offers etc with different driving schools and driving instructors that operate in Bedford, Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.
Have a look at the website : Bedford-Driving-Schools.co.uk
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September 24th, 2009 Administrator
Bedford driving school Txt-Drive would like to draw your attention to the ‘Win a Mini Competition’ organsised by Elms BMW & Bedford Rugby Club.
You can win a brand new BMW Mini with one years insurance. The draw will take place on December 26th 2009 at match Bedford vs London Welsh. Tickets are just £10 each for the Mini competition.
You can buy tickets for the draw from the Bedford Rugby Club website.
Of course the Txt-Drive driving school in Bedford will buy some tickets for the draw! Txt-Drive use BMW Minis to teach learners how to drive. Txt-Drive driving instructors in Bedford offer cheap driving lessons from just £19 per hour. Please call : 0800 8600 983 (FREEPHONE) to book driving lessons with Bedford driving school Txt-Drive.
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