D.R. Drive School of Motoring

28/08/2026

A great review from Sara

27/08/2026

Sometimes it takes another countries media, to show us how good the training in the UK can be

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ARE WE TAKING THE L ?

Most of us were taught by Mum, Dad, an uncle or a mate.

Plenty of bloody good truck drivers were too.

But if a bad driver is doing the teaching, those bad habits can get passed straight on.

So should some professional training be part of getting a licence?

Have a look at the graph.

Australia sits at 4.7 road deaths per 100,000 people, while several countries with much more structured driver training sit lower.

But it can be done.

The UK and Ireland still allow learners to practise with family or friends, but both have much lower road fatality rates.

The UK practical driving test is notoriously difficult, and insuring a learner to practise in the family car in the UK or Ireland can be exceptionally expensive.

Ireland takes a middle ground. Mum or Dad can still help teach you, but learners must also complete 12 structured lessons with a professional instructor before they can sit their test.

That makes you wonder if the real issue isn't who teaches you, but how high the standard is before you're handed a licence.

Obviously driver training isn't the only thing affecting road deaths, but the comparison is still interesting.

Maybe Mum and Dad aren't the problem at all.

Maybe Australia just needs to expect more before we hand someone a licence.

👇 What do you reckon?

26/08/2026

Rain after a prolonged period of dry weather may lead to greasy roads, something this scooter didn’t take into account, watch the right side

26/08/2026

Congratulations to Sara on passing her test at the 2nd attempt in Northwich this morning, safe driving

26/08/2026

The new presenters of The Grand Tour talk about my new car

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24/08/2026

Every button in my new car

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23/08/2026

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🚔 Road Safety Reminder 🚔

Another road traffic collision on Hall Lane, Moston.

This incident serves as an important reminder for everyone using our rural roads. Country lanes can present unique hazards, including sharp bends, reduced visibility, narrow carriageways, uneven road surfaces, and changing weather conditions.

Please take extra care when driving:
✅ Drive at an appropriate speed for the road conditions
✅ Be prepared for oncoming vehicles, cyclists, horse riders, and wildlife
✅ Avoid distractions and stay focused on the road
✅ Allow plenty of stopping distance, especially at night

Let's all do our part to keep ourselves and others safe on our roads.

18/08/2026

The stickers return on the new car, and a better picture of the heads up display

17/08/2026

Introducing the new car, a Hyundai Kona EV with the big battery. It has a real world 250 mile range. There is a lot of cool new tech for me and the pupils to learn, including a heads up display. Dual controls will be fitted tomorrow, with lessons starting on Wednesday