Sarah Matheou ADI

14/08/2026

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Expect the Unexpected 🚗

You might know every bend, junction and road on your favourite rural route. But that doesn't mean you know what's waiting around the corner.

A motorcyclist. A slow-moving tractor. Mud on the road. A horse rider. A cyclist. A concealed entrance. An oncoming vehicle over the centre line 🚜

On rural roads, conditions can change in an instant.

Speed limits are not targets. Choosing a speed that allows you time to react could make all the difference ⚠️

Whether you're on two wheels or four, slow down, stay alert and always Expect the Unexpected.

23/07/2026

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Rural roads demand respect. 🌳

The scenery is beautiful and driving through the countryside is wonderful, but country lanes can catch drivers out.

Narrow carriageways, blind bends, no pavements, working farm vehicles, cyclists, horses with nowhere to pull in – they need a different kind of attention to a dual carriageway or a town centre.

A few things worth remembering:

✔️ Slow down. Speed limits are a maximum, not a target. On a narrow lane with a tractor around the next bend, that really matters.

✔️ Give way to large vehicles. Tractors, combine harvesters, livestock lorries – they're working. Be patient, leave plenty of space and never try to squeeze past if it isn't safe.

✔️ Watch for pedestrians, horses and cyclists. On rural roads there's often no pavement and no cycle lane. Always slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

✔️ Respect the signs. Fords, steep gradients, hairpin bends – the signage exists because the hazard is real. If you're not sure what a sign means, check the Highway Code.

Need to brush up on your knowledge? The Highway Code has everything you need for safe rural driving: https://ow.ly/aiF950ZpXIl

22/07/2026

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22/07/2026

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!! 🥳🎉🎉🎉 to Harrison on passing your driving test today first attempt! Excellent work and focus! After lots of hard work and great support from your parents, you have brought your driving attitude and judgement to the safe level to drive on your own as a responsible safe driver!! Keep up the good work! Enjoy your freedom!

08/07/2026

26/06/2026

25/06/2026

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Josie was just 18 years old. She had only been driving for a couple of weeks and should have had her whole life ahead of her. Instead, a simple trip out with friends for ice cream ended in a tragedy that no family should ever have to face.

What makes this even harder to comprehend is that Josie did absolutely nothing wrong.
She was simply driving along, taking her friends home, when another vehicle crossed onto the wrong side of the road and collided with her head on.

Chester Crown Court heard how Bordas, 35, had been behaving in an erratic and bizarre fashion before she decided to get into her car.
Just the day before the incident, she had been taken to hospital over concerns for her mental health.
Concerns were raised after she showed signs of erratic behaviour at Euston train station.
But Bordass was discharged after claiming she felt fine.

Behind every road traffic fatality is a real person.
A young woman with plans, dreams and a future that should never have been taken away.

This case is also a reminder that fitness to drive is not just about eyesight, alcohol, drugs or driving ability.
Our mental wellbeing can affect our judgement and decision making too. When someone is not in a safe state to be behind the wheel, the consequences can be devastating for completely innocent people.

A family is left with photographs, memories and unanswered questions instead of the future they imagined with their daughter.

This tragedy also raises difficult questions that we cannot ignore.
Do we need to take a closer look at how mental health crises are assessed when it comes to driving? Are there safeguards that could be improved to help prevent situations where someone may not be fit to be behind the wheel?

This is not about stigma. Most people experiencing mental health difficulties pose no danger to others.

It is about learning from tragedies and asking whether more could be done to protect both those who are struggling and the innocent people sharing our roads.

My thoughts remain with Josie’s family and everyone affected by this devastating loss.

Rest peacefully, Josie. 🕊️

Sheena Ahmed


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21/06/2026

Here we can see why most of us need lessons to upgrade our driving!

05/06/2026

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02/06/2026

Massive Congratulations!! 🎉🎉🎉 to Zazaia on passing your driving test today on your first attempt with just two driving faults for being a bit too careful! All your hard work, focus, attention and effort has paid off today! Very proud instructor seeing you bring all your skills and knowledge- keep up the excellent driving! 🥳