Driving Lessons Pontypridd

22/12/2025

22/12/2025

The CFDS🏁 team would like to wish all our past,present and future pupils a Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year 🎄🏁🎄

It’s been a great year for all our pupils that have passed their test and gained their independence and changed their lives .
Each pupils journey to gain their licence is different and our pupils have put a huge amount of effort to gain their licence so well done 👍🏻🏁👍🏻

A big thank you to our pupils and parents that trust the CFDS🏁 team to teach our pupils and look forwards to another exciting year ahead

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📱 07795 285461
💻 www.chequeredflagdriving.co.uk

13/11/2025

In wet weather, stopping distances will be at least double those required for stopping on dry roads.

This is because your tyres have less grip on the road. 🌊

You should keep well back from the vehicle in front as this will increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

For more information on driving in wet weather, visit 👉 https://ow.ly/Hbiq50XpbAx

28/01/2025

31/08/2024

On your 17th birthday you could easily sit and pass your driving theory test, there is no requirement for you to have sat in a car or even had a lesson!

So let’s assume you pass, you could then go on line and book yourself a driving test, remember you have never driven a car never had a lesson!

The theory test is NOT a thumbs up to book your driving test, it’s a theoretical aid to understanding, the rules of the road, understanding road markings, signs and etiquette!
If you study the theory test by just memorising answers and pass it, you have effectively wasted your time!

You need the knowledge from the theory study and the Highway Code to empower you, to help you make decisions when you are driving, in essence to keep you and those travelling with you safe, remember if you mess up, everyone in the car with you pays the price, including the innocent children who may be sitting in the back!

If you are someone who has passed their theory and still struggles with signs speed limits, road markings etc, then there is a good chance you will come unstuck on your test!

If you try and drive on roads by memory then again you will come unstuck!

Road signs and road markings are like having a silent driving instructor in the car, but only if you know what they mean and can apply them to the situation you are driving into!

The biggest boo boo for learners was the multiple choice theory test, learning answers is a waste of time, studying and understanding arms you far better for real life driving!

Remember the minute you sit behind the wheel of a car, you become responsible for the safety of everyone who travels with you, it’s your ability and knowledge that determines how safe the car is, whether you are 17 or 70 the burden of responsibility rests on the shoulders of the driver!

The road is a very dangerous place to be if you are unsure of anything ..

30/08/2024

28/08/2024

Taking time to teach our children how to safely cross the road until it becomes a routine can help keep them safe in the future when we won't be there.

We want our next generation to feel confident and safe when walking or crossing the road - even if it's busy.

24/08/2024

Regardless of the speed limit of a road, if you encounter a horse and rider or a horse and carriage, please slow your vehicle down to a maximum of 10mph.

Only pass when safe to do so, allowing at least a 2m (6ft) gap.

Even experienced riders are grateful for drivers’ patience and courtesy. Horses can spook easily and the consequences of irresponsible driver behaviour can be devastating.

Find out more here: https://www.roadsafetywales.org.uk/horses

20/08/2024

Don’t try to fight against the signs of fatigue.

You will be aware if you are starting to feel tired so take action and find somewhere safe to stop for a rest.

15/08/2024

The Welsh Government wants you to let your local highway authority know if you think a specific road should:

- change from 20mph to 30mph
- change from 30mph to 20mph
- stay at 20mph

Find out more here: https://gov.wales/give-feedback-roads-20mph-speed-limit