The government on Thursday extended the validity of motor vehicle documents like driving license (DL), registration certificate (RC) and permits until October 31, 2021, in view of the Covid-19 pandemic in Classes. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) says it has advised law enforcement authorities that the validity of the fitness, permit (all […]
Islanders are set to be part of a revolutionary national movement that will see some physical driving licenses scrapped in favor of online digital versions. The national decision which was outlined by the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, is part of a bid to make UK transport and travel more environmentally friendly. Currently, […]
A new driving school for women in Afghanistan is at risk of closing due to Taliban control restricting rights. With the help of UN Women, Nilab Durrani established the first women’s driving school about a year ago to support the many women who wanted to learn to drive but were banned by their family members […]
Driving test examiners voted overwhelmingly to stage a two-day strike against plans to make them fit more tests into their working day. With a Covid-induced backlog of around 440,000 tests, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) wants examiners to fit another test into their daily schedule – but their union believes this could lower […]
Marcus Ruggero. CP: Maui Police Department Maui police arrested a Wailuku man on Saturday after a series of reckless driving reports across the island on Saturday morning that included allegations of driving in oncoming traffic in Lahaina, a hit-and-run accident in Wailuku which injured a Waikapū man and a collision with a parked car in […]
A burglar ruined a teenager’s birthday present of a driving lesson on the day he turned 17 by stealing his family’s car. Adam McLaughlin smashed a porch window at the victims’ home and stole the keys to a £17,000 Ford Fiesta in the early hours of February 14, 2019. Newcastle Crown Court heard a teenager, […]
A driving instructor has called panicked shoppers after he was forced to cancel lessons because he didn’t have access to fuel. Paul Allaway, from Helston, called those who flock to refuel their cars unnecessarily “pathetic” and said they were inconsiderate of those who depend on their cars for a living. He estimated that not being […]
Driving test examiners have voted to strike in protest against plans to increase the number of tests they take in a day. Members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) supported the action by more than 9-1. The union has expressed concern about the health and […]
Louisiana State Police detectives arrested a New Orleans man for submitting fake driving school certificates to the Louisiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. used to qualify for a driver’s license. According to police, Martin operated a business named “Professional Legal Services” out of an office in Gretna, and after executing a search warrant at the office, […]
A Licensing Department audit report obtained by KING 5 alleges that some candidates who purchased passing grades did not know basic driving skills. SEATTLE – New documents obtained by KING 5 reveal that a Seattle driving school sold bogus passing scores for hundreds of dollars to at least 2,000 applicants. In some cases, fraudulent tests […]
JEFFERSON PARISH – In March 2021, Louisiana State Police detectives said they began investigating fraudulent driving school certificates that were submitted to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. The fraudulent certificates were being used to qualify for a driver’s license, according to Thursday’s press release. Detectives learned that driver’s certificates were issued by driving schools […]
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Officials said an Oklahoma woman was arrested after she was seen driving on walking and biking trails by a busy lake. Pedestrians and cyclists had to jump out of the way as a driver traveled nearly a mile along the Hefner Lake walking paths in Oklahoma City. OBSI asks public for […]
On the September 19 episode of The Real Housewives of the Potomac, Gizelle Bryant faced a moment she now describes as “so traumatic.” This moment? When she took her daughter, Grace, to a parking lot to teach her to drive. In The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 6 After Show video, above, Gizelle reflects on […]
New Delhi: The central government has taken an important decision and relieved drivers across the country. After the government decision, it will no longer be necessary to carry Driving Licenses (DL) and Registration Certificates (RC) while driving across the country including Delhi-NCR (Delhi-NCR). Drivers can now show documents placed digitally in Digilocker or the m-Parivahan […]
A BRADFORD Driving Instructor trained in hypnotherapy gets people in the ‘right frame of mind’ so they can pass their driving test the first time and avoid the long wait of having to book another one. With learner drivers currently having to wait until 2022 to book a driving test at one of Bradford’s two […]
Aviation became a reality at the start of the 20th century, but it took 20 years before proper safety measures allowed widespread adoption of air travel. Today, the future of fully autonomous vehicles is equally murky, largely due to safety concerns. To speed up this timeline, graduate student Heng “Hank” Yang and his collaborators have […]
Mark Anderson plans to defy the law and install dash cams in his company’s vehicles, and challenge the authorities to do something about it. Anderson, owner of West Coast Driver Training, said he told ICBC, which regulates driving schools in the province, that he was going to install the cameras, but the insurance agency that […]
GEORGE TOWN: Hoping to become a delivery driver soon, Joern Teo is happy that he can now return to driving school for training. The 18-year-old is keen to get his license soon, having seen his plans disrupted by the lockdown earlier. “As I had not planned to continue my studies, the reopening of driving schools […]
It can be common to forget valuables at home before leaving, with wallets and keys often left at home. If drivers are caught and unable to identify themselves with ID, such as a driving licence, it could result in £1,000 and even a driving ban. Additionally, if drivers receive a letter because they were caught […]
“I said, ‘You kidding yourself, you’re a mile away, your training habits are poor, whack, whack, whack. I think he was a little offended, a little surprised at first, but by the length of the straight from that point on he’s one of the best operators, coaches, his diligence in the way he has approached […]
Not having your driving license could cost you £1,000 – or disqualification – drivers have been warned. It can be common to forget if you left your purse or wallet at home. If you are stopped and fail to identify yourself with ID – such as a driving license – it could result in a […]
A prominent driving instructor in Victoria has agreed not to give further lessons following complaints of sexual harassment and inappropriate driving by female students, ICBC said on Thursday. Steve Wallace will not provide driver training, travel to locations where students attend, or visit any ICBC premises pending the outcome of the harassment allegations, the organization […]
The Insurance Corporation of BC is investigating Victoria driving school owner Steve Wallace’s allegations of sexual harassment of female students. The Insurance Corporation of BC is investigating Victoria driving school owner Steve Wallace’s allegations of sexual harassment of female students. “This is a very serious matter and we urge anyone with concerns to report them […]
BRAKES Defensive Driving School will be holding classes in Grand Haven on September 25-26. Courtesy picture National teen defensive driving program BRAKES (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe) has partnered with Shape Corp. to present free advanced training sessions in Grand Haven over the weekend of September 25-26. Training sessions will be held at Shape […]
Just over a week ago, 18-year-old Aiko Oye had her first and only driving lesson with Steve Wallace, longtime instructor and owner of Wallace Driving School. Within five minutes of the meeting, Oye says she sensed something was wrong. “He looked me in the eye and said ‘wow, you have movie star eyes,’” Oye said, […]
The spaces for people make it “impossible” to teach learner drivers safely and create more dangers on city roads, instructors said. Large swathes of West Lothian are now covered by a reduced speed limit of 20 mph, put in place as part of emergency measures as part of the response to the covid pandemic last […]
By Sophie Perricone Click here for updates on this story LA VEGAS (KVVU) — Many companies are looking for new employees, including driving schools. “We’re advertising everywhere for instructors, we desperately need them,” said Kathy Kelly, co-owner of Safeway Driving School. Kelly said she believes extended COVID-19 benefits, which end on Saturday, are preventing her […]