Author: Blind Spot Drive

Revealed: The Big Changes to Your Driving Lessons From July 4 Outline: Introduction to Changes in Driving Lessons Overview of COVID-19 safety measures. Importance of adjustments for safety. Why Driving Lessons Are Changing Reasons for adapting driving lessons. Safety of both learners and instructors. Pre-lesson Health Check Instructor communication before the lesson. Guidelines if symptoms…

Updated Rules to Aid Deaf Learners Disadvantaged by ‘New Normal’ Driving Tests Introduction The introduction of social distancing rules in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered many aspects of our daily lives, including driving tests. While the driving test is already a nerve-wracking experience for most people, it can be particularly challenging for…

On Your Marks, Get Set… Queue to Book Your Test Tomorrow Booking a driving test has become a nightmare for learners in the UK, with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) struggling to keep up with demand. After repeated system crashes, delays, and unprecedented levels of demand, the booking service is scheduled to reopen…

What It’s Like to Be an Instructor (& Learner) in the ‘New Normal’ With new social distancing and hygiene guidelines in place, instructors reveal how this shift has impacted their lessons, students, and overall livelihood. Outline of the Article Introduction Overview of the “new normal” in driving instruction Key challenges faced by instructors and learners…

Detailed: The Big Change Coming to the Theory Test This September Outline Introduction Overview of the new changes in the driving theory test Explanation of why this change is important Background of the Theory Test Brief history of the theory test Previous format: case study with multiple-choice questions What to Expect in the New Theory…

Revealed: New Driving Laws & Rules Coming Soon Get up to speed on the latest driving laws and rules that could be heading to Britain over the next 12 months. While the pandemic has consumed everyone’s attention over the past few months, it hasn’t stopped the government from proposing new rules and laws that, if…

Outline Introduction Overview of the issue with the DVSA driving test booking service. Brief mention of the downtime and its impact on learners. What Went Wrong with the DVSA Booking System? Explanation of the technical issues encountered by the DVSA. How the system was overwhelmed by traffic. Why Did So Many People Struggle to Access…

Outline Introduction Importance of realistic driving lessons Overview of upcoming changes in driving curriculum Current Challenges for New Drivers Limited exposure to varied conditions Higher accident rates among young drivers The Modular Approach to Driving Lessons What is the modular approach? Inspiration from pilot training Mandatory Night Driving Lessons Why night driving skills are crucial…

Driver Loses Arm in Car Crash After Using Phone Behind the Wheel Outline Introduction Brief overview of the accident in East Sussex The danger of using mobile phones while driving The Incident in East Sussex Details of the crash and footage released by Sussex Police How the crash unfolded and the impact on the driver…

It’s Official: Consultation Launches on Restrictions for Learners & New Drivers There’s been much talk recently about introducing restrictions on learner drivers and newly qualified motorists – and now, the authorities are officially exploring the idea. This month, the government has officially launched a consultation to examine possible new restrictions for young drivers in the…