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Susie Russell – Automatic Driving Lesson – 1.5 Hours

Greig Anderson — Tue, 17 May 2022 09:37:14 +0000

Looking to book a 1.5-hour automatic driving lesson with Susie? Please click 'add to basket' to complete your order and arrange your lesson.

If you have any questions or require any additional information, please call us on 0800 371055, or email: info@pass-drive.co.uk.

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Susie Russell – Automatic Driving Lessons – 10 Hour Block Booking

Greig Anderson — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:28:05 +0000

Looking to book a 10-hour block of automatic driving lessons with Susie? Please click 'add to basket' to complete your order and arrange your lessons.

If you have any questions or require any additional information, please call us on 0800 371055, or email: info@pass-drive.co.uk.

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Susie Russell – Automatic Driving Lesson – 1 Hour

Greig Anderson — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:50:37 +0000

Looking to book a 1-hour automatic driving lesson with Susie? Please click 'add to basket' to complete your order and arrange your lesson.

If you have any questions or require any additional information, please call us on 0800 371055, or email: info@pass-drive.co.uk.

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Susie Russell – Automatic Driving Lesson – 2 Hours

Greig Anderson — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:55:56 +0000

Looking to book a 2-hour automatic driving lesson with Susie? Please click 'add to basket' to complete your order and arrange your lesson.

If you have any questions or require any additional information, please call us on 0800 371055, or email: info@pass-drive.co.uk.

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Driving Lesson – 2 Hours (Gift Card)

Greig Anderson — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:56:59 +0000

Looking for the perfect gift? Send the gift of learning to drive to a loved one. This gift card is valid for six months from the send date and can be redeemed for the learner's first 2-hour driving lesson.

Please note that this gift card is only available for first-time drivers or learners who have never had any formal driving tuition.

If you have any questions or require any additional information, please call us on 0800 371055, or email: info@pass-drive.co.uk.

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Highway Code Changes 2022

Greig Anderson — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:01:58 +0000

As of January 29^th, 2022, there was a variety of changes made to the Highway Code (gov.uk). What is the Highway Code? The highway code is a set of rules, advice, and guidance that were given to keep road users and pedestrians safe. These rules have been in place since April 1931 in the UK.

6 Highway Code Changes

1. Hierarchy of Road Users

One of the biggest changes is that road users have been put into hierarchies. The hierarchy of road users is as follows:

Pedestrians – Least liability
Cyclists
Horse riders
Motorcyclists
Car and taxi drivers
Van and minibus drivers
Large passenger and HGV Drivers – Most liability

Those with the most potential to do harm such as those driving larger vehicles have more responsibility to reduce the threat posed to other road users. Comparable to these new rules, pedestrians have a higher probability to be injured in the event of an incident. As a result, drivers will be held more accountable for keeping an eye out for bicycles, pedestrians, and horseback riders.

2. Crossing at Junctions

The updated Highway Code explains that at junctions pedestrians should be given priority when crossing or waiting to cross the road. To help ensure you take care at junctions you should:

Be aware of cyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians, including those using motorised wheelchairs or mobility scooters, as they are not always visible. If you approach from behind, be aware that they may not have seen or heard you.

If people have started crossing or are waiting to cross and traffic wants to turn into the road, the people crossing have priority and the traffic should give way so you should prepare for the vehicle in front stopping.

Stay behind cyclists, horse riders, horse-drawn vehicles, and motorcyclists at junctions even if they are waiting to turn and are positioned close to the curb.

Stay aware of long vehicles which may be turning at the junction ahead of you, as they may need the whole width of the road to make the turn.
When waiting at a junction, do not trust that a car approaching from the right and signalling left will turn. Wait until you’re certain.

3. Overtaking when Driving/Cycling

When overtaking someone riding a horse or cycling you can cross a double white line as long as they are travelling at 10mph or below. There has been an update on safe passing distances and speeds for those driving or riding motorcycles, These are as follows:

When overtaking cyclists at speeds up to 30 mph, leave at least 1.5 metres (5 feet) between you and them, and give them extra room when overtaking at greater speeds.
Passing people riding horses or operating horse-drawn vehicles at speeds under 10 mph with at least 2 metres (6.5 ft) of clearance.

When passing pedestrians walking in the street (for example, if there is no pavement), provide at least 2 metres (6.5 feet) of space and drive at a modest speed.

4. People Cycling, Riding a Horse, and Driving Horse drawn vehicles on Roundabouts

The Highway Code has been revised to make it clear that when you are driving on roundabouts you should give way to cyclists. According to the revised guidelines, if you are driving or riding a motorcycle you should.

· Not overtake a cyclist within that person’s lane.

· Permit cyclists to move across their path as they travel around a roundabout.

Advice has been provided to help explain that you should take extra care when entering a roundabout. This is to make sure that you don’t cut across people who are cycling or riding a horse.

5. The Dutch Reach

The Highway Code recommends you use a new technique when leaving your vehicle. This technique Is known as the Dutch Reach.

This is when you use the hand furthest from the door to open it, for the side of the driver this would be the left hand and the passenger side is your right hand. This forces you to look over your shoulder so you can see any cyclists or vehicles coming towards you. Following this technique will make you less likely to cause injury to people cycling or riding a motorcycle passing on the road, along with people on the pavement.

Most cyclist incidents are from people opening there are doors and not looking to see if other road users are approaching them.

6. Charging your vehicle

The Highway Code for the first time includes advice on charging electric vehicles. If you have an electric vehicle when charging you should.

Try to avoid creating hazards with cables for people who may be walking. You can achieve this by parking close to the charge point
Have a warning sign displayed if possible.
Ensure you return charging changes and connectors neatly to reduce the hazard to others and avoid creating an obstacle on road for other road users.

Staying Up to Date

It very important to stay up to date with the Highway Code. It is updated regularly so all drivers must take the time to read it not just learner drivers. Many of the guidelines in the Highway Code are legal requirements so if you disobey these you are committing a criminal offence.

To stay up to date with the Highway Code you can:

read the full updated version of The Highway Code, free of charge.
Buy and download the IOS Highway Code App – It cost £3.49 and will be fully updated with all changes as of spring 2022.
Pre-order an updated copy of the Highway Code book online
Buy an updated copy of the Highway Code book at most high street bookshops from April 2022.

Why Has The Highway Code Been Updated

The UK Department for Transport has made changes to the Highway Code to help persuade people to walk and cycle more often. People who would otherwise choose healthier, greener means of transportation face a significant hurdle in the form of road safety and perceptions of road safety.

These modifications emphasize the importance of heavier road users keeping an eye out for individuals who are more susceptible to harm. They also clarify how bikes should place themselves on the road and gives pedestrians more right of way. This combination of adjustments should give individuals the confidence to walk or cycle safely.

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Residential Driving Course – Additional Night in Hotel

Greig Anderson — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:47:39 +0000

Please purchase this product if you require us to book an additional night in the hotel for your Residential Driving Course.

If you have any questions or require any additional information, please call us on 0800 371055, or email: info@pass-drive.co.uk.

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Tips for Driving in Winter

Greig Anderson — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:58:01 +0000

As we come into the winter months it is important to understand the different challenges driving in winter brings. Driving in winter can be challenging even for skilled drivers. There are many different types of winter weather that can cause hazards on the road, such as snow, rain, ice, and low sun. These wintry conditions can make your vehicle very challenging to control.

Winter conditions can be especially challenging for learners and new drivers. For example, glare can impair visibility, and ice on roads can increase your stopping distance by up to 10 times. This highlights the importance for taking your time and ensuring you are fully prepared for any journey.

What are the best tyres for driving in winter?

When driving in winter it’s very important that ensure you have the correct tyres on your car to help increase your traction and decrease the chance of skidding or getting stuck in the snow. There are lots of different options for tyres for example winter tyres, all-season tyres, snow chains, and snow socks.

All-season tyres can be used throughout the year, they are used mostly in countries that have moderate weather patterns, including the UK. These tyres are great for all-round use.

Winter tyres are used only in winter and need to be changed when the weather begins to warm. The main benefits of winter tyres are that they provide superior traction in rainy, snowy, and icy conditions. In some countries, they have tyre hotels, where garages will allow you to store your tyres between seasons. This is a cost effective way of ensuring you have the correct tyres for each season.

In addition to standard winter tyres there are are a few options designed for more extreme weather conditions. Snow socks are stretchy covers that go over your wheels to provide more grip than winter tyres. These can be useful to keep inside the boot of our car for unexpected snow especially if you are in more rural areas. They are cheaper than changing to winter tyres but must be removed when the roads have been cleared.

Another options are snow chains, which can be wrapped around tyres to provide increased traction in extreme winter weather; Although they can be time-consuming to use. Snow chains are mandatory in some countries such as Finland, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland.

De-icing Windscreen

Cold winter mornings often require you to de-ice your windscreen. Your windscreen can become frozen when rain on the windscreen starts to freeze, although it doesn’t have to rain or snow to have ice on your windscreen, as this can also be created by water vapour. Water vapour becomes ice when the temperature on the ground drops below freezing causing the water vapour in the air to become supercooled. There are a few things that are useful to have in your car for this situation such as a de-icer, warm water and an ice scraper to help remove the ice.

What is Black Ice?

Black ice is a thin layer of ice on the surface of the road that is usually transparent and is very difficult for drivers to spot. It can be one of the biggest dangers of winter driving. Black ice occurs when rain falls on frozen surfaces it tends to form mostly in areas of the road where there isn’t much sun such as tree-lined routes, tunnels, bridges, overpasses, and the roads beneath overpasses; as these form micro-climates. This is because the cold air has the ability to cool down both the top and underside of the bridge or overpass, making it freeze faster. If you do happen to drive over black ice don’t panic, keep calm, and try to not make any harsh or sudden manoeuvers.

How to recover from a skid

Skidding occurs when one or more tyres on a vehicle start to slip relative to the road. The most important thing to remember when trying to recover from a skid is to not brake and to resist the temptation, as it can cause your wheels to lock and you to skid further.

The best thing to do when your car begins to skid is to release the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to front tires to go in. If your rear tires start to slide in the opposite direction you can slowly steer the wheel to that side. if you have standard brakes you can slowly pump the brakes but if you have anti-lock brakes don’t do this just slowly add pressure to them and you should begin to feel them start to pump.

Driving in Winter Fog

Fog is more common in the winter and is one of the most dangerous weather conditions to drive in. Thick fog can envelop roads and limit your range of vision while driving. This can make it difficult for you to see other road users, spot pedestrians, and any other hazards.

While driving in fog you should reduce your speed and switch your headlights to dipped. It important to use only dipped headlights as if you were to use your full beam lights it could reflect off the moisture in the fog and dazzle you. If visibility is less than 100m, you should turn on your fog lights.

Remember to always stay alert and be aware of any other hazards. If fog is obstructing vision at junctions, you can roll down your window and listen for any traffic which may be oncoming.

Driving in Snowy Conditions

You should only drive if the snow if it is essential. If you decide it is essential for you to travel, its important to be prepared and to ensure you have suitable equipment for any journey.

When driving in winter it’s important to be prepared

You should always pack some essentials in your vehicle. This can be include items such as a shovel, torch, blanket/sleeping bag, warm clothing, ice scraper, a fully charged mobile, first aid kit, water and any other additional winter kit like tyre chains or even snow socks

What to do if your car gets stuck in the winter snow

1. Remain Calm

It’s important to remain calm as panicking can make the situation worsen. If you are stranded on a road switch on your hazard warning lights and use your red hazard triangle if you have one. This will make you most visible to any vehicles.

2. Clear a path around tires

Use a shovel or your hands to dig the snow out from underneath tyres. Don’t spin your wheels from side to side as this can cause your car to sink deeper into the snow. Be sure to also check your exhaust pipe is clear of snow, as snow in your exhaust can cause your engine to cut out.

3. Set your wheels straight

Make sure that your front tyres are pointed straight ahead. This will make it much easier for you to get unstuck from the snow. Angled tires are under considerably more stress than straight tyres.

4. Find an object to help increase traction.

Its important to ensure your tyres have traction. If you have snow socks or snow chains these can be used to achieve this. Failing a pair of rubber car mats can be used instead. Ensure the engine is off while you do this and push them as far under your wheels as possible. This should provide you with suitable traction.

5. Ask for help

If unable to get unstuck the best option is to ask someone nearby for help or call your breakdown company who can come and help you out of the snow.

It is important when driving in winter to stay calm and not panic when things don’t go to plan. Being prepared, keeping a level head, and taking your time while driving will help you to be the best winter driver you can be.

If you have any questions or queries on this topic please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will be more than happy to help.

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Driving Test Booking

Greig Anderson — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 16:22:08 +0000

Please purchase this product if you require us to book a driving test for you. If you have not already provided a Pass Drive Representative with your driving licence number and preferred dates, please add these to the order notes.

If you have any questions or require any additional information, please call us on 0800 371055, or email: info@pass-drive.co.uk.

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Greig Anderson — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 13:30:39 +0000

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