Dealing with a disability when driving

Sod’s Law and How it Applies to Driving What is Sod’s Law? Sod’s law is a British expression that means if something can go wrong, it will – at the worst possible time, it reflects the idea that things often go wrong when your least prepared. How’s Sod’s Law Applies to Driving? Examples include: •…

Distractions Whilst Driving Common distractions behind the wheel: • Mobile phone use: Texting calling or using apps • Eating and drinking: Handling food, a hot drinks • Passenger interactions: Talking arguing or dealing with children or pets • Adjusting controls: Radio, sat-nav, climate control • Daydreaming: Mental distractions or emotional stress • External distractions: Roadside…

The differences between a manual and an automatic car When I passed my test in 1994 and since becoming a driving instructor, I have always driven and taught in a manual car. However, during Covid when I was unable to teach people to drive, I worked for Tesco’s as a delivery driver. The Tesco vans…

Driving whilst using a mobile phone Why is using a mobile phone while driving dangerous? Using a mobile phone while driving is one of the most dangerous distractions on the road. Whether you’re making a call, texting, or checking notifications. You are taking yours eyes, hands and attention away from where they should be –…