The Tunbridge Wells Automatic Driving School

I'm pleased to announce the launch of my new business, the Tunbridge Wells Automatic Driving School, where we specialise in automatic driving lessons. Currently we are providing lessons in and around the Kent and East Sussex areas, covering Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks test centres. We use a modern VW polo with many optional extras such as aircon and heated mirrors. I've noticed an increased demand in customers looking for automatic lessons for various reasons - some have tried a manual and can't get on with using the clutch/gears and some need to pass quickly for various reasons and this is done more easily in an automatic. We've decided that by opening an automatic driving school we can offer specialist automatic tuition and provide a better service to automatic customers. You can click the various links below to get more info (our Facebook and Google + pages are still in their infancy so you can expect more content to be added to those in the coming weeks!)

Website - automatic driving school    
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Google + - click here

New way to reduce the cost of insurance

A certain number of young people passing their driving test are not able to carry on driving once getting their licence due to spiralling insurance costs. I've heard of some getting £3000 quotes on cars worth in the region of £500! It's no wonder that many can't afford to continue driving after passing the test. This can only be a negative as drivers are not able to further their driving skills and gain more valuable road experience. In fact in many cases young drivers are actually losing certain driving skills due to extended gaps in practice and are then forced into taking refresher lessons once in a position to start driving again.

One way a young driver can look to lessen the cost of insurance is to have a 'black box' fitted to their car. This box monitors driver behavior such as braking and acceleration, cornering, general speed and whether they drive during the day or at night. Good driving will be rewarded with discounts and lower premiums and this can dramatically reduce the cost of insurance. Be aware though that driving without due care and at times that are not agreed can result in fines and increased premiums, so it works both ways. You can read a bit more about this tecnology here.

New drug driving laws

I've had news today from the DSA that new laws about driving under the influence of drugs are to be enforced in the near future. This can only be good news and will hopefully reduce the amount of dangerous driving on our roads. You can read more by clicking the link