Author: Blind Spot Drive

  • Meet the Instructor: Ellis Wood

    Meet the Instructor: Ellis Wood

    Meet the Instructor: Ellis Wood Outline: Introduction 1.1 Overview of Ellis Wood and his driving school 1.2 The journey from web development to driving instructor 1.3 A quick insight into his approach to teaching Ellis Wood’s Career Before Becoming an ADI 2.1 Early career in electronics and lorry driving 2.2 Transition to web development 2.3…

  • Tailgating Crackdown: ‘Stay Back to Stay Safe’ Says New Campaign

    Tailgating Crackdown: ‘Stay Back to Stay Safe’ Says New Campaign

    Tailgating Crackdown: ‘Stay Back to Stay Safe’ Says New Campaign Outline: Introduction Overview of the tailgating issue on UK roads Highways England’s new campaign: “Space Invaders” Research-backed call for action What is Tailgating? Definition and examples The common misconception: ‘just speeding up’ The Dangers of Tailgating Statistics on accidents and fatalities Research showing the impact…

  • Uncovered: New Driving Laws You Need to Know

    Uncovered: New Driving Laws You Need to Know

    Uncovered: New Driving Laws You Need to Know Outline: Introduction Overview of new driving laws and schemes. Importance of staying informed as a driver. Blood Tests for Driver Tiredness Explanation of the new blood test being developed. The science behind driver fatigue and its dangers. Potential benefits of the blood test in reducing road fatalities.…

  • Level Crossing Lunacy: Nearly 50 Vehicles Hit by Trains Every Week

    Level Crossing Lunacy: Nearly 50 Vehicles Hit by Trains Every Week

    Level Crossing Lunacy: Nearly 50 Vehicles Hit by Trains Every Week Outline of the Article: H1: Level Crossing Lunacy: Nearly 50 Vehicles Hit by Trains Every Week H2: Introduction Overview of level crossing Lunacy incidents in the UK. Alarming statistics highlighting the dangers. H2: The Shocking Reality of Level Crossing Accidents H3: Frequency of Incidents…

  • Controversial New Test Manoeuvre Improving Learner Safety

    Controversial New Test Manoeuvre Improving Learner Safety

    Controversial New Test Manoeuvre Improving Learner Safety Outline Introduction Overview of the controversial manoeuvre. Explanation of its inclusion in the driving test. The New Driving Test Changes For Learner Safety Breakdown of changes introduced by the DVSA. Focus on the ‘pull up to the right’ manoeuvre. Understanding the Controversy For Learner Safety Concerns from instructors…

  • Meet the Instructor: Trisha Hagen

    Meet the Instructor: Trisha Hagen

    Meet the Instructor: Trisha Hagen Veteran healthcare worker Trisha Hagen has taken her unique set of people skills and applied them to teaching the next generation of safe drivers. Covering the Fife and Kinross areas, Trisha’s Flying Colours Motoring School in Scotland has been successfully operating for over a year. Here, the 55-year-old instructor shares…

  • Your Car at Risk: Auto Theft Skyrockets by 50%

    Your Car at Risk: Auto Theft Skyrockets by 50%

    Your Car at Risk: Auto Theft Skyrockets by 50% Outline Introduction Overview of the alarming increase in car theft Statistics showcasing the rise in auto theft incidents Auto Theft: A Growing Concern in the UK Official statistics on car theft over recent years The dramatic increase in stolen vehicles The Keyless Entry Conundrum Explanation of…

  • Road Crossings: Everything You Need to Know

    Road Crossings: Everything You Need to Know

    Outline: Introduction Importance of understanding road crossings Statistics highlighting the confusion around different crossing types General Rules for Road Crossings Importance of keeping crossings clear Attention to the crossing when stuck in traffic Respecting pedestrian crossing times What is a Zebra Crossing? Description and appearance of zebra crossings Rules for drivers and pedestrians Importance of…

  • Revealed: Big Changes to Hazard Perception Test’s Video Clips

    Revealed: Big Changes to Hazard Perception Test’s Video Clips

    Revealed: Big Changes to Hazard Perception Test’s Video Clips Outline H1: Introduction Overview of hazard perception tests Importance of updates in hazard perception videos H2: Evolution of the Hazard Perception Test Introduction of CGI technology in 2015 Significance of realistic video clips H2: What’s New in the Hazard Perception Test? Addition of weather conditions Fog…

  • Meet the Instructor: Les Hopkinson

    Meet the Instructor: Les Hopkinson

    Meet the Instructor: Les Hopkinson Operating in the vibrant Newcastle upon Tyne area, Les Hopkinson is a name synonymous with excellence in driving instruction. Since qualifying as an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) in October 2017, Les has been making waves in the industry, thanks to his inclusive and friendly teaching style. With years of dedication…