- When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the rear windscreen?
- When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen?
- When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d switch on your dipped headlights?
- When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d set the rear demister?
- When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d operate the horn?
- When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d demist the front windscreen?
- When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d open and close the side window?
Thursday, 31 July 2025
SHOW ME QUESTIONS
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
DRIVING CONVICTIONS
What is Dangerous driving conviction?
Lets see here what constitutes a driving conviction,
and how you can avoid a increase in your insurance costs because of one.
What constitutes as
dangerous
driving?
All motoring offences determined by magistrates or
at a crown court will lead to a criminal conviction and it can can be
anything from causing death by dangerous driving or driving under the influence
of alcohol, to speeding or failing to wear a seatbelt.
All these offences can lead to a fine, penalty
points on your licence, disqualification and, in extreme cases, imprisonment.
But it’s not just the manner of your driving that
can lead to convictions. You may be committing an offence if you are driving a
defective vehicle, perhaps driving at night with no rear lights, or driving
without insurance or a valid licence or MOT. These offences can also lead to a
driving conviction.
The rules are the same, whether the person pleads
guilty, or is found guilty by the court.
However, offences that are committed but dealt with
by way of a fixed
penalty notice, do not lead to criminal convictions. The fixed penalty
notice is served because the authorities believe the offence is serious, but
not serious enough to be considered by a court of law.
Here are some of the examples listed by the police as
to what constitutes as dangerous driving, but not limited to:
- Speeding,
racing, or driving aggressively
- Ignoring
traffic lights, road signs
- Overtaking
dangerously
- Driving
under the influence of drink or drugs, including prescription drugs
- Driving
when unfit, including having an injury, being unable to see clearly,
not taking prescribed drugs, or being sleepy
- Knowing
the vehicle has a dangerous fault or an unsafe load
Distractions are also causes of dangerous driving,
for example:
- Using
a hand-held phone or other equipment
- Reading,
or looking at a map
- Talking
to and looking at a passenger
- Lighting
a cigarette, selecting music, tuning the radio
Do I have to
declare my driving convictions?
You will need to declare your convictions, both
motoring and criminal when getting a quote for an insurance policy. If you fail
to do so your insurance may be invalid and your insurer may cancel the
policy.
In the event of a claim you may not be paid, and if
you have already been paid for a claim and a previous conviction becomes
apparent, your insurer can ask for its money back.
Tuesday, 8 October 2024
MOTORISTS TO TAX VEHICLES WITHOUT LOG BOOK
Motorists to
tax vehicle without log book and tax reminder letter
Motorists applying for a duplicate V5C (log book) can now tax their vehicle without needing to wait for their log book to arrive.
DVLA has announced a new service update that allows motorists to tax
their vehicle even if they have lost their V5C (log book) and their vehicle tax reminder letter (V11).
Previously,
customers who had lost these documents would have had to wait up to 5 days for
a replacement V5C to arrive, or phone DVLA’s Contact Centre to tax their
vehicle. This latest update will allow customers to apply online for a new V5C
and tax their vehicle at the same time.
This is the first
time that DVLA has linked their online registration service with their online
licensing service, allowing the customer to self-serve through the 2 digital
channels in one seamless customer journey.
Julie Lennard, DVLA
Chief Executive, said:
We are always
looking for ways to improve our digital services to provide more convenience
for motorists. This latest enhancement will enable customers who have misplaced
or lost their V5C to get a replacement and tax their vehicle quickly and
easily.
Thursday, 5 September 2024
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Wednesday, 21 August 2024
Learner Driver who killed three friends in Crash
Learner driver who killed three friends in crash
Jake Loy, 19, lost control of his
Honda Civic and smashed into another car just after midnight on the A711 in
Dumfries, Scotland, after taking it out on a public road for the first time,
without any supervision required by a provisional
driving licence.
His three 16-year-old passengers –
Tyler Johnston, Ian Cannon and Finlay Johns – were killed in the crash on March
16 2022. The three occupants of the other vehicle and Loy were seriously
injured.
The court heard
the other driver had been adhering to the 60mph speed limit and although Loy’s
speed was “unknown”.
A judge heard how Ian had posted a message in a group social media chat before the crash that he was “scared” in the vehicle and that Loy was a “terrible driver”.
Ian Cannon, Finlay Johns and Tyler
Johnston, all 16 years old, were killed in the crash
Sentencing him to four years and
eight months imprisonment,
Judge Lord Drummond said: “Not only were you unqualified, you had no real
familiarity with this car or its characteristics at speed or under adverse
conditions.
“Your driving at the time of the
collision formed part of a more prolonged and deliberate course of bad or
aggressive driving with a disregard for the danger being caused to others.
“The victim impact statements all
bear witness to the terrible devastation you caused to the lives of their
family members of those you injured. This sentence cannot alleviate their
anguish.”
Loy, of Moffat, Dumfries shire, was
also disqualified from driving for eight years and must sit the extended test
before he is able to drive again.
He showed no emotion as he was led to
the cells. Family members in the public gallery were seen crying after the
judge had concluded his sentencing.
Donald Findlay KC, defending, told
the court that his client has “simply no memory” of the incident. He said: “Loy
is distressed by what happened and the consequences to his friends.
“It is telling and quite moving to me
when he said that if he could take their place he would. He would rather it be
him. There is very clear and strong evidence of what is known as survivor’s
guilt. There was no badness nor malice or intent of any kind.”