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Issues affecting drivers and riders in the UK. Also information for people learning to drive

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  • Driving Tests Passes In October on Nov 9, 2009 in passes driving test

    Ed - ChelmsfordPaul - ChelmsfordCath - ChelmsfordCheryl - ChelmsfordDanni - HornchurchWell done to the 5 of you. These passes bring the total number of people who have passed with us to 72. Only 28 to go until the century :)RobRPL Driving School...

  • Taxi Drivers Go On Strike on Nov 6, 2009 in strike taxi drivers

    Last week, Chelmsford taxi drivers went on strike for 2 days, claiming that the increased number of taxis on the road, is making it hard for taxi drivers to take home a decent wage.The council have refused to cap the number of licences (can't see the...

  • RPL Driving On YouTube on Oct 30, 2009 in video chelmsford rpl driving youtube

    A new company, chelmsford123.com, has produced a promotional video for RPL DrivingA bit different from the usual advertising you see around :)Rob LairdRPL Driving - Lessons In Hornchurch...

  • Fuel Prices Are On The Up on Oct 30, 2009 in increase fuel prices

    Despite BP making £1 billion profit in a month earlier this year, average fuel prices are up to their highest point so far this year.The way things are going, after Christmas, there is a chance prices might exceed what they were last year.Rob LairdR...

  • New DSA Road Safety Video on Oct 29, 2009 in video road safety dsa

    Have a look the new DSA video (strong images, you have been warned)It's the latest road safety video that aims to shock people into really looking at their driving. Will it work? Not sure, so many people think that accidents happen to other people.Ro...

  • Britain's Safest Driver on Oct 21, 2009 in safest 99 britain driver

    Law abiding George Geeson has been driving for 84 years, and has only ever been involved in one accident, when he was shunted from behind.George got his driving licence aged 15, back when there wasn't a formal driving licence, but that hasn't given h...

  • Crime Figures Map on Oct 21, 2009 in bike crime car insurance figures

    I've just come across an interesting map which shows crime figures in areas around the UK. Have a look at http://maps.police.uk/It also allows you to compare areas, and look at last years figures aswell. It might help to explain your insurance costs,...