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Safety code for new drivers

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Safety code for new driver

This code will help you drive safely in your first year after passing the driving test, when you are most vulnerable.

You should always follow the Highway Code.

  1. It’s most dangerous driving at night – don’t drive between midnight and 6am unless it’s really necessary.
  2. Don’t let passengers distract you or encourage you to take risks – tell them that you need to concentrate on the road.
  3. Never show off or try to compete with other drivers, particularly if they are driving badly.
  4. Don’t drive if you’ve drunk any alcohol or taken drugs. Some medicines can affect your ability to drive safely – always read the warning on the label.
  5. Make sure everyone’s wearing a seat belt throughout the journey.
  6. Keep your speed down – especially on bends.
  7. Be very careful driving high-powered or sporty cars – even if you learnt to drive in one.
  8. You must have insurance – it’s an offence to drive without it.

You’ll lose your licence if you get 6 penalty points within 2 years of passing your first driving test. You’ll need to pass both tests again to get it back.

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Pets

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By taking unrestrained pets in the car drivers are putting themselves at risk of potentially deadly distractions.

Highway Code states: “When in a vehicle make sure dogs or other animals are suitably restrained so they cannot distract you while you are driving or injure you, or themselves, if you stop quickly.
A seat belt harness, pet carrier, dog cage or dog guard are ways of restraining animals in cars.”

Breaking the Highway Code doesn’t carry a direct penalty, but drivers could still be pulled over for driving without due care and attention.

This can result in a maximum fine of £2,500 and nine penalty points – and if an unrestrained pet has caused an accident, insurers are unlikely to pay out.

What to do when driving with pets

  • Don’t allow your pet to ride with its head hanging out of the window, as it’s potentially dangerous and can cause injury. Keep it suitably restrained.
  • Always carry a large water bottle (5 litres minimum) in case your pet overheats and needs to be rapidly cooled in an emergency.
  • Use sun shades on the windows when it is hot or the sun is bright and never leave a pet in a hot car.
  • Don’t feed your pet within two hours of starting a long car journey to avoid carsickness.
  • Pack a favourite toy or blanket to give your pet a sense of familiarity.
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Had car booked into Halfords Folkestone for front brakes a week and a half told them the reg so they can get authorisation and parts got there 08:00 told i had given them wrong reg when they repeated it back to me so know gave them right one then after an hour or so there they tell me they cant get the parts untill the afternoon (i have a driving test at 13:30) so annoyed i rang fast road conversions they said ill have parts in half hour so drove down there and had them done by 11:00. Thankyou guys and yes the person passed there test 🙂 🙂 🙂