CSO Motoring - Automatic Driving Lessons

07/07/2026

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06/07/2026

Drivers and residents could face major changes as plans are unveiled for a lengthy closure on part of Barkham Road.

The proposals are expected to affect journeys for months, with more details now emerging.

Find out why, when it could happen and what it means on our Website.

https://wokingham.today/plans-for-nine-month-closure-for-part-of-barkham-road-2/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_source_platform=mailpoet&utm_campaign=wokingham-today-daily-newsletter

06/07/2026

Don’t put your feet on the dash ‼️‼️

Feet up on the dash, airbags could make your hips go smash! (Or worse)

06/07/2026

Commuters could soon notice major changes at a key roundabout near Reading, with plans aimed at tackling congestion and improving journeys.

But what’s actually being proposed and how could it affect you?

Find out what’s under consideration and what happens next by reading the full story on our Website.

https://wokingham.today/major-changes-planned-for-busy-a4-roundabout-near-reading/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_source_platform=mailpoet&utm_campaign=wokingham-today-daily-newsletter

05/07/2026

Get a head start on summer!
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02/07/2026

Today marks 30 years of the theory test. 🎉

On 1 July 1996, a separate written theory test was introduced, replacing Highway Code questions that had previously been asked during the practical driving test. 📝

3 decades on, it remains a vital part of the driver testing and training regime and makes sure that people have the theory they need to drive safely and responsibly. ✅

Do you remember taking your theory test? 🤔

30/06/2026

70% say learning to drive is unaffordable. But is that the full story?

A new survey says 70% of adults without a licence believe learning to drive is currently unaffordable.

Among 18 to 29 year olds, that figure rises to 76%.

It also found:
🚗 38% said lesson prices were the biggest deterrent
🚗 32% said buying a car was the main barrier
🚗 15% said insurance costs put them off
🚗 45% said they would consider learning if it became significantly cheaper

Those figures matter.

The cost of living is real.
Wages are stretched.
Many people are genuinely struggling.

But there is another side to this conversation.
People will often spend £1,000 on tattoos, £250 on trainers, hundreds on phones, nights out, subscriptions, holidays, takeaways and things that lose value the moment they are bought.

Yet when it comes to learning a life skill that can open job opportunities, independence, family support, commuting freedom and confidence, suddenly it is seen as “too expensive.”

Going to university is also expensive, yet many people view it as an investment in their future. There are government loans available to help because education is recognised as something that can improve opportunities. Learning to drive may not come with the same financial support, but for many people it is just as much an investment in their future, opening doors to employment, especially in areas with limited public transport. Speak to anyone who works in HR and they’ll often tell you that having a driving licence can make applicants far more employable for a wide range of roles.

Learning to drive is not buying a product.
It is investing in yourself.
You are paying for:

🚗 A qualified instructor’s time and expertise
🚗 Fuel costs
🚗 Insurance
🚗 Vehicle maintenance
🚗 Tyres, servicing and repairs
🚗 Tax and running costs
🚗 Years of experience keeping people safe
🚗 The responsibility of teaching you properly
🚗 A professionally produced progress logbook for every pupil, recording grades, topics covered and ongoing development
🚗 Teaching materials, visual aids and resources that support your learning

Many assume they are paying for someone to sit beside them for an hour.

They are paying for knowledge, judgement, safety and guidance that may protect them for the rest of their life.

Could lessons be cheaper?
Everyone would welcome that.
But many people do not have a cost problem.
They have a priority problem.
The same money often exists.
It is simply spent elsewhere first.
Driving is not compulsory.

But if you want the freedom, convenience and opportunities it can bring, it should be viewed as an investment, not just another bill.

What do you think? 🤔

Is learning to drive genuinely unaffordable now, or have priorities changed?

22/06/2026

Learner and New Driver Insurance.
Use code 498551 when you purchase insurance with Collingwood to enjoy a free £20 High Street Rewards Card or Exclusive Discounts!
Award winning company and great customer service.
Recommended by CSO Motoring - Automatic Driving Lessons. Use code - 498551

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Get a £20 rewards card or discount* with Collingwood Learner Driver Insurance when you use your instructor's code. Flexible, no black box, DVSA app.

15/06/2026

Booking your driving test? Make sure you’re doing it the right way. ✅

Since 12 May, it has been against the law for anyone but the learner driver to book a driving test. Using unofficial apps, bots or automated tools also breaks the terms and conditions of our booking service.

We've already cancelled 450 tests where tests have been booked outside the new rules – and we're continuing to monitor activity closely. 💪

If misuse of the booking system is identified, we can cancel your booking and suspend your ability to manage your test online.

Our priority is to make the system fair for every learner and to stop you being exploited by third parties. The only way to book and manage a test is through GOV.UK. 💻

👉 Find out more about the risks of using unofficial driving test booking services: https://ow.ly/86GB50Zb0Jh

15/06/2026

Learner and New Driver Insurance.
Use code 498551 when you purchase insurance with Collingwood to enjoy a free £20 High Street Rewards Card or Exclusive Discounts!
Award winning company and great customer service.
Recommended by CSO Motoring - Automatic Driving Lessons. Use code - 498551

https://www.collingwood.co.uk/learner-driver-insurance-adi?refid=498551

Get a £20 rewards card or discount* with Collingwood Learner Driver Insurance when you use your instructor's code. Flexible, no black box, DVSA app.