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Pass Plus Just £35 23 Nov 2006 (News)
Using the benefit of grants from fines revenue from the local Speed Camera Partnership, Keith’s School of Motoring of Bristol is offering 500 Pass Plus courses for just £35. Pass Plus Courses consist of six post-Driving Test lessons giving instruction in driving not covered by the test. This is course work only, to increase awareness skills, with no further test at the end. -
Women drivers 'pay less than men' after passing test 7 Aug 2008 (News)
Peter Gerrard, head of insurance at the site, remarked that drivers looking to cut costs can consider a number of money-saving tips. He said: "I advise taking a Pass Plus course, adding an older driver to your policy and consider buying an older car which may be easier to insure." One female who took a long time in gaining her driving licence was Maureen Rees. -
Learner drivers to get motorway lessons from 2018 3 Jan 2017 (News)
. New drivers: Get all the essential tips and advice It is currently illegal for learners to receive motorway lessons, although new drivers can get motorway instruction as part of a Pass Plus course. However, according to government figures, just three per cent opt for Pass Plus after passing their practical test. Motorway lessons will include: How to enter and leave motorways, correct use of lanes and how to overtake. -
A Grand Monday: Skoda Felicia LXi Plus 14 Oct 2019 (News)
How's this for a timewarp example of a once-common sight on our roads? -
Track Days From Just £30 25 Nov 2006 (News)
Further passes can be purchased at reduced rates. Accepted owners' clubs also get the benefit of half-price track passes, valid until 11.00 on the day. With "Car of the Show" and "Club Stand of the Show" awards at each Action Day, there is plenty of incentive for each club to provide an eye-catching display, while also providing a great meeting point for members. -
A Grand Monday: 1987 Vauxhall Carlton 2 Jan 2018 (News)
So if you’re serious about taking this 1987 Vauxhall Carlton 1.8 automatic project home, we recommend a call to the vendor and a good look at what has been done, plus an inspection to see what’s required for the Carlton to pass an MoT inspection. You can see a list of common fail points here . The most recent MoT expired in August 2016 – so it’s been stood for well over a year, which means that it’ll need to be trailered and a decent amount of recommissioning work. -
Ex-works Ferrari 375 to head Bonhams' Goodwood sale 10 Jan 2014 (News)
Howard Hively then sold the Ferrari to Ohio resident and nuclear physicist, Karl Kleve. It later passed to noted Belgian Ferrari importer, racer and close friend of Enzo Ferrari, Jacques Swaters, founder of the highly successful Ecurie Francochamps racing team. Jacques Swaters had the car fully restored in Modena. -
Driver Clocked on M25 at 149mph 27 May 2014 (News)
Fine plus 6 points or disqualified for 7-56 days. 30 mph road: For driving between 51 and 60mph. Fine plus 6 points or disqualified for 7-56 days. However, with the guidance of police, it is at the discretion of magistrates to charge drivers clocked at higher speeds with the offence of "dangerous driving" that can carry a prison sentence. -
Mini and Metro show returns to British Motor Museum 28 Apr 2017 (News)
Other highlights of this exciting show will include a car gymkhana (where entrants have to match a pre-set time around a course as closely as possible), best club stand, plus other feature displays. Tickets cost £10 in advance or £12 on the day for concessions and £39 on the day for a family. A camping pass is available for the Saturday evening and costs £25 per pitch. -
Plane Crash Seals Off Blackbushe Auction 7 Apr 2004 (News)
For anyone thinking of buying a car over Easter, there will be a full programme of sales on Good Friday, 9th April, and the usual fleet and part-exchange sales plus a Top Car Auction at Blackbushe on Easter Monday, 12th April. As always the best way to look for a specific car or pre-check a day’s sale is to visit www.auctionview.co.uk Brightwells next HUGE WEEKLY 4x4 SALE takes place on Tuesday 13th April at Leominster Market on the A49 by-pass, Leominster, Herefordshire, start time 11.00am, phone: 01568 611325, website: www.brightwells.com -
Fantastic first year for Mercedes Driving Academy 24 Jun 2010 (News)
Licence Module road sessions are available at £35 with specially priced packages also available offering savings, and the Pass Plus Package that includes seven hours is £270. For information on becoming a Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy coach or any of the modules available, please call 0845 123 00 55 or visit www.mbdrivingacademy.com . -
BCA Blackbushe Auction Programme to mid-June 13 Jun 2005 (News)
13th June: Top Car, Porsche Retail Group, Black Horse Finance, plus car fleet, finance and p/x: Motability, Lex Vehicle Leasing, Franchised dealer, West London Nissan, Inchcape No reserve, Reg Vardy, Hartwell, Pendragon. 14th June: MG Rover closed sale, also Live on Line. -
British marques celebrated at BMC and Leyland show 6 Jun 2018 (News)
All tickets include entry to the Museum and Collections Centre. Camping is available on Saturday 31 June. Gift Aid Annual Pass Tickets and other promotional vouchers are valid at this show. To find out more about the British Motor Museum visit: britishmotormuseum.co.uk . -
Classic anniversaries marked at Silverstone show 11 Jan 2016 (News)
Members of car clubs registered with the Silverstone Classic (a simple online process) are offered an advance ticket package. The deal includes two adult general admission event tickets, plus an infield vehicle display pass, allowing classic car owners to park on their club’s allocated stand right at the heart of the event. Full details of all tickets – including car club registration and special ticket offers – can be found on the event website: www.silverstoneclassic.com . -
Highway Code on CD ROM 22 Oct 2004 (News)
61% of the survey drivers cover more than 10,000 miles per annum. Nearly 30% of drivers had read the Highway Code to pass their driving test – but then would only read it again for work (15.7%), after a specific incident (11.3%) or when their children were learning to drive (8%). In total there were over 600 separate reasons given why it may be useful to read the Highway Code. -
Young drivers being 'priced off the road' 3 Jun 2011 (News)
The survey also highlighted a worrying trend with 84 per cent of respondents ignoring the advice of the Driving Standards Agency and spending twice the amount of time a week practising with family rather than a driving instructor. On the plus side 95 per cent gave a thumbs up to the way that they are being taught, while just 3 per cent thought they were being given just enough tuition to pass a test . The Young Driver logbook which is modelled on the Australian version) was well received and more than 90 per cent of people who used them found them useful. -
Driving test could be made tougher 8 Jun 2015 (News)
The department also suggest replacing the "unsuccessful" Pass Plus advanced driving course for novice drivers with other means of enabling such drivers to show insurers that they are safe. However many of these suggestions were under consideration when the Labour Government produced a report on novice drivers in 2007. -
Kit Cars Kids Cars at London Motor Show 20 Jul 2008 (News)
In the Motoring Plus area, show sponsor Zurich Connect will entertain the crowds with its fairground bumper cars, while also offering information to visitors on how to save on their car insurance. Adding glitz to the Motoring Plus area, are a selection of exotic supercars such as the Jaguar XJ220 and the Ferrari F40 in the AutoGlym Supercar Paddock, where the supercharged Farbio GTS400 will be given its world debut.