RoadSkills - Ken Spink. Driving Lessons in Ipswich

Congratulations Anton!
Fantastic driving on your test. Passed 1st time with only 1 minor. It’s been a pleasure teaching you and lots of laughs along the way! Keep safe and enjoy driving.

Don’t think speed limits are important or apply to you?
Not only do you risk getting a hefty fine, penalty points on in you licence and increased insurance cost, but the survival rate of anyone you hit is dramatically decreased, possibly resulting in you being charged with a manslaughter conviction.

The risk increases if you are tired, on medication, drunk or taking drugs.

Know what the warning lights mean… if you don’t it could result in a very scary bill from a mechanic!

Enjoy your Halloween everyone! 👻👻☠️🎃🎃

For those who have cars with ‘automatic’ lights, remember to turn the switch to ‘headlights’ in fog or rain. The ‘auto’ sensor is not able to know the weather conditions and will not bring on the lights on the rear of the vehicle.

Essential reading for the Theory Test, as well as putting the knowledge to use on the Practical Test and everyday driving. Even if you’ve been driving for years, download the app, or buy a copy of the book. You may be surprised at how much has changed, or what what you think you know, but don’t!

The official Highway Code app includes:

✔️ The latest version of the Highway Code
✔️ Fun quizzes and challenges to help you to check your knowledge of and learn more about all the rules

It's important to know The Highway Code rules, as they will help you to become a safer and more responsible road user.

📱 Find out more and download the app: http://ow.ly/n63M50NjOuw

Well done Carrie! Good driving and passed 1st time with 3 minors. Congratulations! You have been a lovely student and a pleasure to help. Enjoy Uni and drive safely.

Regular checks of the tyres can save you a lot of money due to them wearing unevenly and having to replace them , fines if illegal, delays due to punctures, and may even save your life! Get into the habit of checking them regularly.

If you’re learning to drive, this is valuable reading. It explains what you need to know, and the skills you need to be confident in, for the Practical Driving Test.

The DVSA has said that in total there are 27 skills that you need to have mastered to become a safe driver. They have split these into 8 approachable groups that you and your instructor can work your way through together.

We would really recommend taking some time to read through these so you know exactly what it is that you need to do; almost like your very own checklist.

Check out the blog post here 👉 https://bit.ly/driving-test-skills

Congratulations Riona. 1st time with only one minor!
Great driving! It's been a real pleasure to help you achieve this. Well done!

Many of my students think that once they successfully pass the Theory Test they can forget it, even before they take the Practical Test. Wrong!

The Highway Code rules are there for a purpose, for your safety and the safety of others! Reading it could also save you some hefty fines, or loosing your licence!

Even if you’ve been driving for years (especially so) do yourself, and everyone else a favour. Get a copy of the new Highway Code, and read it. I bet you’ll be surprised how much you’ve forgotten.

Could you pass your driving theory test in 2022? | Age Co If you needed to take the driving theory test in 2022 do you think you would pass? Find out what other experienced drivers think and take our quiz to find out.

It’s not worth it!

Learner driver who failed test has car seized on A14 A learner driver who reportedly failed their driving test in Bury St Edmunds had their car seized by Suffolk police on the A14 at Newmarket.

It’s completely normal to feel nervous when taking your driving test. However, for some it’s overwhelming and often the reason why they are unsuccessful, even though during lessons with their instructor they are confident and drive well. Here’s an opportunity to overcome that horrible nervous feeling for FREE! Give it a try, there’s nothing to loose!

Driving Test Mental Health - Test Buddy Emotions affect everyone every day of their lives – and especially on driving lessons and tests! Take this course to find out if your emotions are preventing you from progressing during your lessons, and passing your test... and if so, what you can do about it.

Congratulations Ivan!
It has been a pleasure to help you achieve your licence. Keep focused and drive safe.

Country roads.
60% of all road fatalities occur on country roads. The posted speed limit is (surprisingly) often 60 mph, but remember, this is not a target. Always drive the speed suitable for the road.

Tips for safer driving on rural roads - Intelligent Instructor Rural roads accounts for a high proportion of the crashes on the UKs roads so GEM Motoring Assist provides helpful tips

Many drivers seem to have a mis-understanding regarding average speed checks. Cameras record your vehicle registration number, then calculate the average speed you have been going through that section of road. If you slow down to the speed limit at the 1st camera, speed up, then slow down again approaching the 2nd camera, the system will calculate your average speed. If it calculates you have been going over the limit... you get a ticket (and points). There are also drivers who just don’t think speed limits don’t apply to them. They learn the hard way!

High numbers of drivers caught speeding on Orwell Bridge The number of drivers caught speeding westbound on the Orwell Bridge in the first two months of 2022 was nearly half of last year's total offences.

All drivers need to be aware of the changes, otherwise you risk a hefty fine, or even loosing your licence!

Drive safely and don’t take risks!

https://www.gov.uk/using-mobile-phones-when-driving-the-law?fbclid=IwAR1C49wJwnFs1TCehT25zwMb5rvlSb3842MJZJbZ1OawZFmrE6h9DVbJkWw

Using a phone, sat nav or other device when driving It’s illegal to hold a phone or a sat nav while driving - you'll get penalty points, a fine and can be banned from driving.

Drivers, especially new licence holders, often think they are better drivers than they really are! Over confidence is often the main cause of accidents. Remember, it can take years to build the skills and knowledge to be a good, safe driver, and because things (including the Highway Code) change, it is a continuous learning process.

Over confidence can cause a car accident Over confidence after you pass your driving test can lead to taking risks on the roads. What I mean by taking risks is accelerating into a roundabout to get ...

Busy roundabouts and spotting gaps and blocking opportunities m.

How to understand what is happening on roundabouts | How to spot gaps on roundabouts How to enter a busy roundabout is easy if you know how, but if you don't know how to enter a busy roundabout safely then it can be dangerous and it will effe...

Keep left, unless overtaking. Then move back in to the left lane. This applies to Dual Carriageways and Motorways. It’s illegal to stay in the right hand lanes if you are not overtaking, unless you are getting into lane for a roundabout, junction, etc.

This is the official guide to the changes, produced by the government.

A long read (that’s typical!), but it lists all of the changes.

The Highway Code: 8 changes you need to know from 29 January 2022 Rules for all types of road users have been updated in The Highway Code to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses.

There are some changes to the Highway Code taking place this weekend (29/01/2022), which everyone should be aware of.

https://www.facebook.com/277733168934636/posts/6983405038367382/?d=n&substory_index=0

New Highway Code guidance will help keep people cycling, walking and riding horses even safer 📖

⚠️Part of the guidance includes, people cycling may ride in the centre of their lane or two abreast for their own safety, whilst allowing others to overtake when safe.

Read the changes in full 👉 www.gov.uk/dft/highway-code-changes