There are a host of changes coming for drivers in 2022. New laws, including tougher cell phone use, changes to traffic laws and vehicle technology will require those who get behind the wheel to familiarize themselves with the new rules – or risk falling foul of them. the law. Here are some of the changes […]
Month: December 2021
Trucker driving school enrollment increases due to shortage of truckers
DUNCAN, SC (WSPA) – With truckers leaving the industry and the economy expanding, it has created a shortage of drivers across the country. 7NEWS spoke with a local trucking school about enrollment trends and what’s going on to get your commercial driver’s license. Mazda Toyota Manufacturing offers significant signing bonus for hourly employees When you […]
Trucker Driving School Enrollment Rises Amid Trucker Shortage
DUNCAN, SC (WSPA) – With truckers leaving the industry and the economy expanding, it has created a shortage of drivers across the country. 7NEWS spoke with a local trucking school about enrollment trends and what’s going on to get your commercial driver’s license. When you see trucks on the road you know the things you […]
you have to be very fast!
Many changes in the new year. Motorists should also be careful when doing so Driver’s license Not back then To exchangeThey are threatened with fines. Some must be particularly fast To exchange Be: There will already be some in the new year Driver’s license Has been declared invalid. 43 million driving licenses need to be […]
Driving license: Motorists may have to wait until 2024 to pass test after Covid delay
New data has revealed that the average learner driver will take 17 months to pass their driving test, due to a backlog caused by the coronavirus, with some potentially even waiting until 2024. Three-month wait this year as an influx of young people turn 17 and pick up their provisional permits. He said: “Wait times […]
Increase in truck driving school enrollment due to shortage of truck drivers
DUNCAN, SC (WSPA) – With truckers leaving the industry and the economy expanding, it has created a shortage of drivers across the country. 7NEWS spoke with a local trucking school about enrollment trends and what’s going on to get your commercial driver’s license. When you see trucks on the road you know the things you […]
Driving school offers tips for safe driving in winter | Local
CLEAR WATER (WQOW) – Whether it’s snowfall, sleet or sleet, all of these things can make roads dangerous. That’s why a local driving school is reminding people of how to drive safely on ice. Dennis Johnson, a driving instructor with Accountable Drive Education at Eau Claire, said the first thing he tells students is not […]
Tulsa Truck Driving School works to help solve driver shortage
The nationwide shortage of truckers has led to a new demand for a secure spot on CDL training courses. Some local Tulsa training centers are responding to this need as quickly as possible. The American Trucking Association says that the United States is currently short of approximately 80,000 truck drivers, causing shipping delays for businesses. […]
Cleaners, Driving School Instructors and Hairdressers: Small ‘Supply Chain’ Firms Fear of Missing Covid Grants
Cleaners, driving school instructors and hairdressers are among the companies worried about missing the government’s latest Covid support. Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a £ 1 billion program to support businesses hit this winter by the latest wave of coronavirus infections. But since most of these measures are expected to target pubs, restaurants and art […]
From Morris Minors to the Covid checklist: driving lessons in Aberdeen
A typical lesson cost £1.50 and fuel was 34p a gallon when the Aberdeen and District Driving Schools Association started in 1971. At this time the Morris Minor or Triumph Herald were popular among Aberdeen instructors and learner drivers still had to demonstrate arm signals. The first ADDSA meeting was held with 18 instructors in […]
Letter from the Director General of the DVSA to driving school instructors: reducing wait times for driving exams and making every exam count
Dear Colleague, As the year draws to a close, I want to thank you for your resilience, patience and support over the past year. In particular, I want to thank you for all you have done to help put newly qualified drivers on the road. By doing this, you have given them access to employment, […]
Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land, MSR Houston hosts driving safety lesson for teens
Juhi Varma, Personal editor December 20, 2021 1of2 On Saturday December 11, the MSR racetrack hosted ten students, who experienced “hands-on” driving exercises including skidding, braking, reversing and more in a variety of vehicles Mercedes Benz. Courtesy pictureShow moreShow less 2of2 On Saturday December 11, the MSR racetrack hosted ten students, who experienced “hands-on” driving […]
5 Best Driving Schools in Memphis, TN
Below is a list of the best and leading driving schools in Memphis, TN. To help you find the best driving schools near you in Memphis, TN, we’ve put together our own list based on this list of rating points. Best Driving Schools in Memphis, TN: The top rated driving schools in Memphis, TN are: […]
How Commitment to His School ‘Drives’ This Kerala School Principal
N. Udayakumar, Headmaster of Government Lower Primary School, Poovathoor West, Kollam, serves as a driver to transport students in the school motor taxi N. Udayakumar, Headmaster of Government Lower Primary School, Poovathoor West, Kollam, serves as a driver to transport students in the school motor taxi Carrying children isn’t part of his job as a […]
6TH ANNUAL RACE TO BEAT CANCER DRIVING SCHOOL RAISES OVER $100,000 IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
Indy 500 champion Ryan Hunter-Reay welcomes 23 drivers to Homestead Miami Raceway December 17, 2021 – Twenty-three pilots from South Florida and around the country took part in the 6and Annual Race to Beat Cancer at Homestead Motor Speedway December 5-7, 2021. The Beginner and Advanced Driver School is a way to unite the racing […]
Tributes to famed driving instructor Jim Smyth who died in the Co Down crash
Tributes have been paid to a popular driving instructor who died following a collision at Co Down. Jim Smyth, 49, from Ballynahinch, died following a traffic accident involving three vehicles on Belfast Road, Dundrum in the early hours of Thursday December 16. Four others were taken to hospital with serious injuries and a fifth person […]
What are threats of violence in driving schools on TikTok?
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — With a recent threat of violence against Mariner Middle School, Phil Mullen with Cape Coral PD says they’re worried. They say threats against schools on social media platforms like TikTok are becoming all too common. “Making these threats is a very, very serious crime and it’s going to affect you for […]
Riverland’s Nunga Driving program aims to reduce transportation inequities for First Nations people
A Riverland project that helps First Nations youth obtain driver’s licenses aims to improve their access to job opportunities and build social connections. Key points: Berri-based program funds driving lessons for First Nations students A new report shows that the ability to drive is crucial to finding work Program spokesperson says improving access to transportation […]
Advice on driving in wind gusts up to 60 MPH tonight
GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — This month alone, we’ve driven in the rain, we’ve driven in the snow, and soon we’ll be riding in high winds. “High winds are definitely an extreme riding condition,” said Jason Krenn, Director of Guidance and Development Röhl Transport. “There have been cases where semi-trailers have exploded.” It doesn’t matter […]
Colorado Truck Driving School Sold to Private Equity Backed Company | Business
A private equity-backed Virginia company has acquired the United States Truck Driving School, which operates campuses in Fountain and Wheat Ridge, with the intention of expanding its job placement program for veterans. Alexandria, Va.-based TransForce Group, majority-owned by Palladium Equity Partners, purchased the school Oct. 18 for an undisclosed price and will operate it under […]
White knuckles: CVTC president attends college’s annual winter driving course with ELL students | Local News
ALYSSA VAN DUYSSE Chippewa Valley Technical College Sunem Beaton-Garcia watched as a student in a white Ford Crown Victoria raced through the snow. She put on a brave face. She knew it would be her turn soon. “People usually learn to do this without being in front of the whole community,” she said of local […]
Over half a million learners waiting for driving test
M More than half a million learner drivers are waiting to take their test amid a huge backlog, the figures reveal. AA Driving School, which obtained data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), said the queue for testing was “too long” and called for a “clear plan” to resolve the problem. Driving tests […]
Madras HC grants injunction against state government. Mandate prohibiting members of the Federation of Driving Schools from using vehicles over 8 years old
The Madras High Court has granted an interim injunction on the Tamil Nadu state government’s mandate that vehicles over eight years old cannot be used by driving schools. In a plea filed by the Federation of Driving School Owners of Tamil Nadu, a single judge bench consisting of Judge R. Suresh Kumar prevented state authorities […]
Driving test backlog has QUADRUPLED in one year
The backlog for driving test bookings in the UK has quadrupled in a year due to the pandemic, This is Money can exclusively reveal. Lockdowns, restrictions and delays in returning practical driving tests caused the backlog of eager learners to soar from 147,716 to 592,987 when comparing Aug. 31, 2020 to Aug. 31, 2021, according […]
Driving test examiner who overdosed on Red Bull and ended up in hospital WINS clearing
Driving test examiner who overdosed on Red Bull after drinking ‘a few’ large cans before his shift and ended up in hospital WIN compensation as court rules he was unfairly dismissed Alan Leslie, 62, required treatment at A&E after suffering from ‘severe abdominal pain’ An ex-cop told DVSA he drank ‘a few big cans’ before […]
Guide to the driving test in French
Due to the new Franco-British agreement on driving licenses, British license holders should not be obliged to take a French test. However, some may choose to do so, and new drivers or other non-EU nationalities (as well as drivers with a UK license issued from 2021) who are unable to exchange during their first year […]
BNPL for Schools: Creditclan driving schools now pay later across Africa
While early buy now pay later startups focused on merchants for asset financing, Creditclan has taken an interesting BNPL route with its school now pay later service, targeting support for parents across Africa with payment tiered fees. The inspiration to go and solve this problem started during the first wave of the pandemic, explains Femi […]
Retired officers drive school buses in times of shortage
SUMNER COUNTY, Tennessee (WKRN) – A shortage of school bus drivers is affecting many communities in Middle Tennessee. According to the Tennessee Department of Education, there was a shortage of about 650 school bus drivers statewide at the start of this school year. The head of state said that while most districts are experiencing shortages, […]
ATC reaches milestone with record number of commercial truck driving graduates
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) – Albany Technical College (ATC) reached a milestone with 50 students graduating from the commercial truck driver program this fall. The program lasts 8 weeks and provides students with the knowledge and practical training necessary to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required to drive any combination of vehicles with […]
Polk County Truck Driving School offers tuition-free training
WINTER HAVEN, Fla .– Supply chain issues highlight the need for truck drivers. Reynaldo Saez is about to complete his training at FleetForce Truck Driving School in Winter Haven. “Right now, with the opportunities in the trucking industry and the money that can be made, I thought it was the best time,” Saez said. The […]
Driving without insurance in Idaho
Drivers hitting the road without insurance in Idaho might be shocked. The state imposes fines and penalties on drivers caught violating Idaho insurance laws. Additionally, Idaho uses technology to ensure drivers are properly insured. The Insurance Online Verification System (OIVS), as it’s called, could make it easier for the state to catch and penalize uninsured […]
A new Lotus Exige crashed under a driving school van after leaving the pits
An alleged new Lotus Exige Sport 410 has been badly damaged after a rather bizarre accident in Australia. A single image of the accident was shared with Reddit. It shows the black Evora now resting under a Ford Transit van parked next to a racetrack. When you first look at the photo, you might be […]
‘Fun’ Driving School Opens in Tucson Next Year | Subscriber
Courtesy of Google Maps Just south of downtown Tucson Convention Center are three streets named in 1872 in honor of the men killed by the Apaches. Lieutenant Howard B. Cushing was born to Dr. Milton B. Cushing Sr. and Mary (Smith) Cushing on August 22, 1838 in Milwaukee. In 1862, Cushing enlisted in the 1st […]
Why driving schools are still on hold almost 2 years after the start of the pandemic
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Teens anxious to get their licenses may have to wait longer than they’d like as coronavirus shutdowns continue to cause delays months after they were lifted. Pat Brown, a driving instructor at AAA, said his organization’s driving instructions were shut down for about a month and a half near the start […]
Actor Vinod Kovoor gets his license back months after driving school forged him one | Expressway
Film and TV actor Vinod Kovoor, who got into serious trouble after going to a driving school to get his license renewed, can now breathe easy as he got his driver’s license back after nine long months. “It’s like passing the class 10 exams,” Vinod said. Apparently, Vinod’s license was suspended after the driving school […]
Letters: Government is failing in its duty to Bedford driving instructors
Dear Sir, I would like to raise with you an issue regarding the Bedford Driving Test Center, currently based in Manton Heights, Brickhill. The driving test center moved here earlier this year. Obviously, due to Covid, access to waiting rooms has been restricted in all testing centers, but since their reopening, people from Bedford who […]
Nuneaton Teen Has Both Legs Amputated Weeks Before First Driving Lesson
Tragedy resulted in a teenage Nuneaton having both legs amputated – just weeks before she began her first driving lesson. Last summer, Caitlyn Astley of Stockingford, like so many others her age, was anxious to get out of confinement. She was only weeks away from having her first driving lesson when tragedy struck. Read more […]
Amid Shortage, Polk County Truck Driving School Offers Tuition-Free Training
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) – A new program at a Polk County truck driving school aims to quell a growing driver shortage. The problem is compounded amid supply chain and worker shortages this holiday season. “I hope as busy as possible. That’s what I’m in there for, it’s the hours and keeping busy,” said Rory […]