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| 2Pass Newsletter | January 2007 / Issue 96 | |
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Driving Tip of the Month
Dealing with School Crossing Patrols When a school crossing patrol officer steps into the road you must Stop (Rule 87 of the Highway Code): If you do not Stop, the consequencies can include: There may be a flashing amber signal below the school warning sign to alert you that children may be crossing the road ahead. Drive slowly until you are clear of the area. Be cautious when passing a stationary bus showing a school bus sign. Check out our video lesson for this subject here (best with a broadband connection) 2pass is pleased to renew the service to aid accessibility on our website for those with reading difficulties. We are continuing with Browsealoud Systems to provide a service which gives our visitors the chance to listen to 2pass.co.uk. All you have to do is simply install the free Browsealoud software by following a few simple steps. You should also be able to listen to this newsletter and the rest of our website. More 
The Girls' Guide to Losing Your L-plates: How to Pass Your Driving Test We also have 5 FREE copies to give away during January 2007 Enter |
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Harder driving tests considered
Have your say! Visit our forum where this subject is our top rated tread. More Is the Theory Test Going Up?
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Instructors in hazard test fear
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) gave Driving Instructors until the end of 2006 to pass its hazard perception test. But it says 1,255 still haven't done the exam. (1846 still had to pass in November 2006) Learner drivers have been sitting the computer-based assessment for more than four years, and can't qualify without it. The DSA has warned that instructors have to pass the exam too, and licences would be removed if they haven't. Tutors could even face prosecution if they continue to teach. Bosses warned over road crashes More than one in four of road deaths in Britain last year involved an at-work driver, official figures show. Department for Transport data issued by road safety charity Brake indicate 850 people died and 6,012 were seriously injured as a result of the crashes. The statistics are being made available for the first time following changes in the way police record accidents. More |
Criminal checks on driving instructors
Driving instructors can help raise awareness about road safety among novice drivers by signing up to Brake's Buddy Driving Instructor scheme for FREE. Full Story |
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The government is looking into the possibility of much harder driving tests to improve road safety.
The DSA is looking at proposals to increase the theory test questions from the current 35 questions to 50 questions. This would also lead to an increase in the current fee of £21.50 to over £28.00. The DSA review the theory test database every year and an announcement should be made on the next change later on in the year.(usually September). We will give you more details in the near future.