Author: Blind Spot Drive

  • 10 weeks: How long it takes after passing our test to become a bad driver

    10 weeks: How long it takes after passing our test to become a bad driver

    We’ve all been there—finally passed the driving test, got the freedom of the open road, and thought we’d be a perfect driver for life. But as a new study reveals, it only takes about 10 weeks for many of us to start slipping into bad driving habits. Shocking, right? What’s even more alarming is that…

  • Calls For Potholes Training To Be Included In Driving Test

    Calls For Potholes Training To Be Included In Driving Test

    Potholes have become an undeniable menace on Britain’s roads, wreaking havoc on vehicles, drivers, and even learner drivers. With one in five roads suffering from significant pothole damage and repair estimates reaching billions, the AA is calling for urgent action. Their proposed solution? Incorporating pothole awareness into the hazard perception test and revising the Highway…

  • Test: Can You Pick Out the Fake Signs from the Real Ones?

    Test: Can You Pick Out the Fake Signs from the Real Ones?

    Outline of the Article H1: Test: Can You Pick Out the Fake Signs from the Real Ones? H2: Introduction The fascinating research by Leasing Options Why road sign knowledge matters Purpose of the article H2: The Road Sign Test: What It Revealed H3: Details of the Test H3: The Shocking Results Common mistakes made by…

  • Meet the Instructor: Nick Salzen

    Meet the Instructor: Nick Salzen

    Nick Salzen’s journey from a successful banking career to becoming a driving instructor is nothing short of inspiring. He walked away from the world of finance to build a fulfilling career teaching people to become better and safer drivers. Today, Nick Salzen runs 17 Plus Driving School in Kent, a thriving business he’s nurtured over…

  • Meet the Instructor: Amanda Aldridge

    Meet the Instructor: Amanda Aldridge

    Amanda Aldridge, a former coach driver turned driving instructor, has been creating waves in the Leicester and Loughborough areas as part of the Acclaim Driving franchise. With her empathetic and positive teaching style, she has become a favorite among learners. In this article, Amanda shares her journey, insights into the driving industry, and her thoughts…

  • Uncovered: UK’s Top 10 Most Tricky Driving Manoeuvres

    Uncovered: UK’s Top 10 Most Tricky Driving Manoeuvres

    Outline of the Article: H1: Uncovered: UK’s Top 10 Most Tricky Driving Manoeuvres H2: Introduction: The Dreaded Driving Manoeuvres H3: What Makes a Driving Manoeuvre Tricky? H3: Why Do Drivers Find Some Manoeuvres So Stressful? H2: The UK’s Top 10 Most Tricky Driving Manoeuvres H3: 1. Parallel Parking – The Ultimate Pet Hate H3: 2.…

  • New Drivers Could Face BIG Restrictions on Their Motoring Soon

    New Drivers Could Face BIG Restrictions on Their Motoring Soon

    Outline of the Article: “New Drivers Could Face BIG Restrictions on Their Motoring Soon” Introduction Brief introduction to the concept of graduated driving licenses (GDL) Mention the pilot program in Northern Ireland What Is a Graduated Driving Licence (GDL)? Explanation of GDL and its purpose International examples of GDL systems The Key Restrictions Young Drivers…

  • Driver Fined £36,000 for Speeding During a Single Night

    Driver Fined £36,000 for Speeding During a Single Night

    British Driver Fined £36,000 for Speeding During a Single Night in Dubai Outline Introduction The Allure of Exotic Cars Renting a Supercar: A Thrill for Tourists The Incident: A Night of Speeding Gone Wrong Details of the Speeding Violations The Sheikh Zayed Highway: The Scene of the Offence Breaking Down the Massive Fine Fines Accumulated:…

  • Be aware: Speeding laws are set to become far stricter

    Be aware: Speeding laws are set to become far stricter

    Be aware: Speeding laws are set to become far stricter Outline Introduction Brief overview of the issue Why speeding laws are being reviewed What’s Changing in Speeding Enforcement? Current enforcement guidelines Police review of ‘buffer zones’ and how they impact enforcement The Buffer Zone: What Is It? Definition and explanation of the buffer zone Current…

  • Women ARE better drivers than men – but take longer to pass test

    Women ARE Better Drivers Than Men – But Take Longer to Pass the Test Driving is one of those daily activities that many of us take for granted. But when we look closely at who’s actually the better driver, an interesting trend emerges: women may be safer drivers than men, but they take longer to…