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04/09/2026

Wet weather is sweeping the country – how does this affect braking? 🚗

Highway Code rule 126 explains stopping distances and how much space to leave between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Remember:

Leave a two-second gap between you and the vehicle in front – especially on motorways and in tunnels 🛣️

Leave a four-second gap when driving on wet roads 🌧️

Remember: large vehicles and motorcycles need a greater distance to stop. If in doubt, leave a four-second gap 🚛

Read more here 👇
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/general-rules-techniques-and-advice-for-all-drivers-and-riders-103-to-158

18/08/2026

Congratulations Yasmine on passing your driving test first time today……… well done!
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27/07/2026

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

23/06/2026

Massive congratulations Adam on passing your driving test first time today……. what a great result! Stay safe out there 🚗💨💨

15/04/2026

The Highway Code turns 95 today. 🎉

To mark the occasion, TSO has published a blog post exploring its history. 📝

The blog post delves into the history of The Highway Code and its changes along the way. From rules you might not have known ever existed to guidance you can still read about today. 🚗

To read the blog post, visit: https://ow.ly/iTK350YIKjb

14/04/2026

If you’re 70 or over, you need to renew your driving licence every 3 years.

Do it online – you'll get your new licence within a week!

Get started by going to www.gov.uk/renewat70

17/03/2026

13/03/2026

Congratulations Emma on a first time
Pass today with just 1 minor. Fantastic result, well done! 🚗💨💨

26/02/2026

Wow Jordan……congratulations on passing your test today first time today! Well done.
Stay safe out on the road 🚗💨