Browsing Archive: January, 2010
Posted by Will Dracott on Saturday, January 30, 2010,
Just to make it clear to everyone who is learning to drive. Mini roundabouts are there for you to go around, not to go over, or diagonally across. Its called a ROUNDabout for a reason. Go AROUND it. If you don't make an effort to move around the markings on the floor during your exam, you'll fail. Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Friday, January 29, 2010,
Southmead road (the long one from the double mini roundabout up to the large traffic light controlled roundabout near Filton) has water streaming all the way down it. Now, you might be thinking "what has this to do with me or driving?", well, if you splash someone, anyone, it's a traffic offence which you could be convicted for. So it's not going to go down too well during an exam. Make sure you stay out of it!  Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Thursday, January 28, 2010,
Last year about 1 in 20 drivers were uninsured. With the resession that figure is now closer to 1 in 10! Because of the rise of uninsured drivers and the fake injury claims motorists are seeing a rise in their insurance by up to 20%! How to get around this? Well, first of all, barter. Some of us don't like it, but it works. Use a comparision website, get the best 4 or 5 prices, then call them directly and play them off against one another. I did this last year and brought my quote dow... Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Wednesday, January 27, 2010,
Gloucester Road has some heavy road works taking place on one of the test routes. Heading north near the football stadium there are usually two lanes, now it's down to one and the traffic is heavy. It's also preventing oncoming traffic, mostly buses, making progress. Beware of this, don't clog up the road. If you need to wait before the barriers, then do so.  Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Wednesday, January 27, 2010,
Stoke Hillhas more cones and work being done to it. This time it's BT narrowing down the road. It's about 100 meters further up the hill from the sand and gravel piles down by the shops.  Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Sunday, January 24, 2010,
There has been so cones and work going on here for some time now and there is no sign of the barriers being taken away. I'm highlighting this area again as it can take you a little by suprise. As you come down the hill, the sweeping left hand bend just past the pub has the obstruction on the left hand side of the road. Immediately after is a pedestrian crossing, so make sure you observe effectively for this too.  Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Sunday, January 24, 2010,
Stoke Hill is the long road from the Clifton Downs heading towards Stoke Bishop and the little parade of shops. There has been a delivery of sand and pebbles for the village hall, which are have been dumped in the street resulting in the road being made a little narrower. Not much of an issue, make sure you check those mirrors before changing position though.  Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Sunday, January 24, 2010,
This so going to effect those at Brislington and Warmley. Both heading north and south the ring road is down to one lane. There are plenty of signs on approach telling you this giving you 500 yards to check mirrors, get that signal on nice and early so those behind you can help/see what you're doing then get over. It's also worth noting that there is a speed restriction of 30mph. No one else will be doing 30, so don't be dragged along with the traffic, make sure you stick to the speed lim... Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Tuesday, January 19, 2010,
Well done Luke Thomson for passing first time with A-Class Driving School. Passed on Monday at 1:33 at Souhtmead with only 3 minors. Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Monday, January 18, 2010,
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Posted by Will Dracott on Saturday, January 16, 2010,
The area just outside of the hospital in Southmead is under traffic cones. A 3-way traffic light system is in place just by the entrance off of Monk's Park Avenue (the uphill road from the double mini roundabout). Make sure you pick up the signs on approach, check those mirrors and stop where you are told, making sure you're not narrowing the road for on coming traffic.  Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Wednesday, January 13, 2010,
Lessons are off again and so too are tests. With this new blanket of snow, tests are going to be off for a day or too. perhaps with a slight increase in temperature the snow will go by Friday ... fingers crossed Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Tuesday, January 12, 2010,
Lunch time tests today are off. If you have a test, phone the centre to ask if yours is on or off. Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Tuesday, January 12, 2010,
The first two tests at Southmead this morning are off. Depending on the weather, the ones later could be on. Watch this space! Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Monday, January 11, 2010,
Just spome to the test centre in Southmead and the manager tells me they are hopeful that exams this afternoon should be on. I've been out and about and the side roads are still dangerous, so I assume that the test routes will be jiggled around so no one will be put in harms way. Not many places offer the grip to perform the manoeuvres, but a few do exist, so lessons are back on again for those wishing to get out there! If you have a lesson coming up, and don't like the look of the streets w... Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Thursday, January 7, 2010,
With the heavy snow the night before and low temperatures, lessons today are off. The back streets are like an ice rink and chances of black ice are very high. It's simply too dangerous. Driving tests around the city will be off too. You can't see the kerb on some streets, however, if you do have a test today, call the test centre to make sure. Later in the day once the sun has come out, the ice/snow may melt a little and tests could be back on. Continue reading ...
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