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Caernarfon Driving School was established in 1986 and is now the longest running driving school in Caernarfon. DVSA approved instructors are regularly examined by the Driving and Vehicles Standards Agency.

Flat or underinflated tyres run much hotter than over inflated tyres.The physics is straightforward:Underinflated:The ty...
19/09/2026

Flat or underinflated tyres run much hotter than over inflated tyres.

The physics is straightforward:

Underinflated:
The tyre collapses slightly and the sidewalls flex far more with every rotation.

That flexing is hysteresis - the rubber is constantly bending and straightening, which creates internal friction and heat.

The contact patch gets bigger and flatter, so there is more rolling resistance and more rubber scrubbing on the road.

Less air inside also means less volume to absorb and carry heat away.

On a steady motorway run, an underinflated tyre can be 20-40°C hotter than a correctly inflated one.

This is why underinflation is the number one cause of heat-related blowouts, especially in summer.

Following recent Driving Test Successes. CAERNARFON DRIVING SCHOOL can now offer some limited slots to book. As usual, i...
11/09/2026

Following recent Driving Test Successes.
CAERNARFON DRIVING SCHOOL can now offer some limited slots to book.
As usual, it's first come first served as we dont keep waiting lists.
Private Message to get yours!

Congratulations go to Ffion Jones of Bangor who passed with only 3 minor faults today. Beep Beep!Her slot is now availab...
10/09/2026

Congratulations go to Ffion Jones of Bangor who passed with only 3 minor faults today. Beep Beep!
Her slot is now available to book.
Private Message to claim. First come first served.

Waiting patiently for Ffion to return from test
10/09/2026

Waiting patiently for Ffion to return from test

DUAL CONTROLSWilliam Stack has saved my life on numerous occasions... I love him lolThe first US patent for a dual-cont...
10/09/2026

DUAL CONTROLS
William Stack has saved my life on numerous occasions... I love him lol

The first US patent for a dual-control attachment was filed April 21, 1937 and patented July 25, 1939. That's the system you’ll recognise today in modern learner cars.

William Stack of Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA invented it.

The patent:
Filed: April 21, 1937
Application No. 138,234
Patented: July 25, 1939 — as US2166978A — Dual control attachment for automobiles

It was described as:
"a novel attachment whereby an instructor teaching a novice to drive an automobile may himself operate the clutch, brake and accelerator in any required manner"

Stack's design was an arched frame that bolted to the foot-board with just two bolts, with three rock shafts giving the instructor on the right his own set of clutch, brake and accelerator pedals connected to the learner's set on the left — so it could be quickly fitted to any make of car and moved from car to car.

So while true factory dual-controls date back to 1906 with the Academy car in London, Stack invented the removable add-on dual-control unit that became the standard for driving schools.

Congratulations Miroslav Nevtipil of Penygroes for passing his test with us today. Well done Miro Beep Beep!His slot is ...
09/09/2026

Congratulations Miroslav Nevtipil of Penygroes for passing his test with us today. Well done Miro Beep Beep!
His slot is now available to book on a first come first served basis. Private Message to book this free slot.

09/09/2026

FYI Cyclists in Caernarfon!

Under Highway Code Rule 143, bicycles are counted as vehicles:
One-way streets. Traffic MUST travel in the direction indicated by signs. Buses and/or cycles may have a contraflow lane.
So you can't ride the wrong way up a one-way street just because you're on a bike - that's listed as something you must not do when cycling.

The only times you can legally go against the flow are when the street is specifically exempted for cycles:
1. Contraflow cycle lane - you'll see a marked lane going the opposite way to motor traffic, often with blue signs. 2. "Except cycles" plate - under the No Entry sign at the end of the one-way street. The government guidance allows councils to 'exempt' cycles this way, sometimes worded as "No entry except cycles".
If there is no contraflow lane or "Except cycles" / "Except cyclists" plate, you must dismount and push your bike on the pavement, or take another route - riding against traffic is an offence under the Road Traffic Act and you could be fined, plus it's treated as careless/dangerous cycling if there's a collision.

In Caernarfon most of the old town one-ways don't have a contraflow, so you'd need to stick to the signed direction unless you see that exception plate.

07/09/2026

One or two of you will know what I mean when I say 1st Gear is your friend lol

Well done Ellie Done of Penygroes who passed first time today. Beep beep!Her slot is now available to book. First come f...
02/09/2026

Well done Ellie Done of Penygroes who passed first time today. Beep beep!
Her slot is now available to book.
First come first served as usual! Private message to enquire.

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Caernarfon

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Monday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm

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