Steinbrenner/Gaither game gets lesson in texting, driving

It’s a rare time to have football and Halloween on the same night, but AAA is going to make the best of it by sharing a true fright: texting and driving.

AAA and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office will attend Friday’s football game between Steinbrenner and Gaither high schools, where they hope to talk about the dangers teens face when they get behind the wheel. Of course, that becomes much more complicated when they decide to pull out their phone and text as well, according to a release.

The number of people killed in motor vehicle crashes by a distracted driver was 3,328, with another 421,000 people injured in 2012, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

During the Steinbrenner/Gaither game, both AAA and the sheriff’s office will hand out “Don’t Txt n Drive” T-shirts, show a public service announcement about teen driver safety, and ask teens in attendance to make a voluntary pledge to not text and drive.

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at Steinbrenner, 5575 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, in Lutz, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m.

Steinbrenner (3-4-1) is looking to play spoiler in the game as Gaither (5-3-0) is looking for a way to break the three-way tie at the top of the Class 7A-District 7 standings it shares with Sickles and Tampa Bay Tech. Steinbrenner edged Freedom last week 7-6 to take them out of the district championship race, and dropping them to 4-4-0.

Ultimate Driving At Goodwood powered by BMW launches

Earlier this month Jaguar offered up a great Christmas present opportunity with the launch of the Jaguar Heritage Driving Experience, with the chance to drive some of Jaguar’s finest cars – past and present – and a range of options to suit most pockets.

Now it’s the turn of Goodwood to offer a day of petrolead fun – and another Christmas present opportunity – with the launch today of the Ultimate Driving At Goodwood experience opportunities – powered by BMW.

Obviously, it’s an opportunity to get behind the wheel – on track and off-road – across the whole of Goodwood’s 12,000 acre Estate and do it in a range of BMW cars – including MINI and Rolls Royce (who just happen to be based at Goodwood).

The opportunities range from an ‘Adventure’ in the BMW X5 and X3 off-road around the estate, ‘Performance’ that gets you in to an M235i, M3, M4, M5 and M6, ‘Academy’ that lets under 17s loose round the motor circuit in a MINI Cooper and an ‘Ultimate’ option that lets you tailor exactly what you want.


Lord March said:

    This combination of Goodwood and BMW, in partnership with Michelin, creates a fusion of skills and expertise that will provide a truly exceptional new experience.

    With expert tuition at the Motor Circuit to help improve driving skills in some fabulous cars, and a challenging off-road course encompassing areas of the Estate few have seen before, this will be a more hands-on activity than anything done before.

Prices range from as little as £65 for a Winter Driving lesson up to £620 for a 4-hour M Performance Driving Masterclass (and more when you start to devise your own ‘Ultimate’ experience).

Young drivers get lesson in dangers of texting and driving

LAS VEGAS -- For almost three years, it has been illegal in Nevada to text and drive but chances are you see someone texting and driving almost everyday.

The Nevada Highway Patrol says it is cracking down on these distracted drivers more than ever.

On Tuesday, Allstate Insurance put some people to the test about texting and driving using a simulator. Especially because it appears many people in Nevada are still texting behind the wheel.

NHP says so far this year more than 9,400 citations have been issued to people caught texting and driving in southern Nevada, which is a big jump from last year, where troopers issued just under 7,000 tickets for all of 2013.

Patrick Williams is relieved this is only a driving simulator. Otherwise, this situation could have been a whole lot worse. He could have hit someone while texting behind the wheel.

"This pretty much taught me you shouldn't do it at all because that's a distraction even if you're at a light you're texting, the light turns green and you're heads down. You can cause traffic," Williams said.

“Texting and driving takes an average of five seconds to look down at your phone. That five seconds is equal to being blind folded for the length of a football field at 55 mph," Allstate agent Fred Ledford said.

Taking your eyes off the road leads to more than 3,500 car crashes a year, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation. Studies show younger drivers are at an even higher risk of getting into an accident.

"Honestly, I think friends are the biggest distraction, like more than a phone almost, because they're constantly there," driver Nicole Wellser said.

"I love my music so I have my iPod, my iPad and my phone. Sometimes I'll plug those into my radio and be like, ‘what song can I listen to?' and I'm like, ‘alright this song!' and I just throw my phone. That is a distraction," Williams said.

Ledford hopes drivers like Williams get the message.

“Make a promise to not text and drive and hopefully the experience today will take them with a firmer result not to do that," Ledford said.

NHP troopers say another reason for the uptick in tickets could be because troopers are working to be more vigilant looking for drivers on the phone.

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Driver's education expanding in Palm Beach County schools

More students will have access to driver's education classes in Palm Beach County as some high schools begin offering courses after school.

High schools that had dropped driver's education classes in the past are bringing them back, offering more options to students to receive free training before getting their driver's license.

"We're only reaching a fraction of the students we should be reaching," said Donna Bryan, spokeswoman for the Safety Council of Palm Beach County, which provides behind-the-wheel training for student drivers.

Over the years, the number of Palm Beach County high schools offering driver's education dropped from about 19 schools to eight, said Eric Stern, a curriculum administrator for the school district.

As driver's education teachers retired, programs at many high schools went away. Driver's ed teachers must be certified and receive special training.

To revive driver's education in the county, the school district recruited and trained teachers to teach the course and offer it after school.

Eight high schools will be offering the free after-school driver's education class, which provides both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction. Those schools are John I. Leonard, Palm Beach Central, Glades Central, Santaluces, Boynton Beach, Spanish River, Forest Hill and Jupiter high schools.


That will bring the number of district schools that have driver's education to 16, including the eight that already offer driver's education during the regular school day.

The after-school courses will be offered 3 to 6 p.m., and students will receive a credit for the class.

The district has plenty of money to expand driver's education. For every traffic ticket paid in the county, $5 goes toward driver's education. The county receives about $850,000 a year for that.

"It's in everyone's interest to have teenage drivers trained," Bryan said. "They will be driving next to you and your loved ones on the road"

"We encourage every teen driver to take it," said Tara Kirschner, executive director of the Dori Slosberg Foundation, which works with the school district to raise awareness among teen drivers.

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ROCKY VIEW, AB— Do you have a truck driver who loves trucking and wants to share that enthusiasm with the community?

The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is looking for Road Knights for the 2015-2016 season. And you can nominate your best drivers up to Dec. 1, 2014.

Road Knights are the industry's ambassadors who promote road sharing, awareness of career opportunities and the vital importance of the trucking industry, the AMTA claims. They visit driving schools, business groups, career fairs and school groups to promote the trucking industry to the public.

"The drivers who make up the AMTA Road Knights Team put a human face on the trucking industry and help encourage young people and adult career seekers to consider a career in the industry," says Richard Warnock, AMTA president and CEO. "They also play a vital role in delivering life-saving information about how to share the road with commercial vehicles."

The time requirement is about one or two days each month, the AMTA claims. The association provides public speaking training, sets up the outreach activities and provides sample speeches, videos and brochures.

"Road Knights give voice to their peers - safety minded transport drivers who are committed to making our roads safer and showcasing the professionalism of the trucking industry," Warnock says.

The program is open to both company drivers and owner-operators, but nominees must be based in Alberta and currently employed as a full-time truck driver by an AMTA member company.

Hendricks school, NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon mourn couple

Despite being long retired from the North West Hendricks School Corp., Larry and Jackie Sparks were vital contributors to the education of children.

At 78 and 77, respectively, the beloved couple took on part-time jobs such as driving a school bus or working as a teacher's aide as a way to give back.

They helped with field trips and extracurricular actives. They worked with young educators, passing along decades of experience as both teachers and administrators.

A day after a tragic RV crash in Tennessee that killed the couple, the school was still reeling from the loss.

"They can't be replaced. You don't meet people like that that often," Superintendent Richard "Rusty" King said. "They're just gonna be so, so missed for everything that they've done. People will step up, and we will make it work. But you just can't replace people like that."

According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Larry and Jackie Sparks died Monday morning when their RV left the northbound lanes of I-75 near Jellico, Tenn., and hit a tree. The couple's daughter Debbie Dorrell, a teacher at Granville-Wells Elementary in Western Boone, was pinned inside and had to be rescued by first responders.

Dorrellwas later airlifted to UT Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn., where she underwent surgery, police said.

The family was heading back to Indiana from Virginia after taking part in the Goody's 500 NASCAR race at Martinsville Speedway.

One of the NASCAR stars competing in the race learned the basics of the road directly from Larry Sparks.

Shortly after news of the crash, Jeff Gordon posted Twitter and Facebook messages about the loss of his former driving instructor.

"Saddened to learn of the passing of my driver's ed teacher Larry Sparks who was heading home from @MartinsvilleSwy," Gordon tweeted.

Despite being long retired from the North West Hendricks School Corp., Larry and Jackie Sparks were vital contributors to the education of children.

At 78 and 77, respectively, the beloved couple took on part-time jobs such as driving a school bus or working as a teacher's aide as a way to give back.

They helped with field trips and extracurricular actives. They worked with young educators, passing along decades of experience as both teachers and administrators.

A day after a tragic RV crash in Tennessee that killed the couple, the school was still reeling from the loss.

"They can't be replaced. You don't meet people like that that often," Superintendent Richard "Rusty" King said. "They're just gonna be so, so missed for everything that they've done. People will step up, and we will make it work. But you just can't replace people like that."

According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Larry and Jackie Sparks died Monday morning when their RV left the northbound lanes of I-75 near Jellico, Tenn., and hit a tree. The couple's daughter Debbie Dorrell, a teacher at Granville-Wells Elementary in Western Boone, was pinned inside and had to be rescued by first responders.

Dorrellwas later airlifted to UT Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn., where she underwent surgery, police said.

The family was heading back to Indiana from Virginia after taking part in the Goody's 500 NASCAR race at Martinsville Speedway.

One of the NASCAR stars competing in the race learned the basics of the road directly from Larry Sparks.

Shortly after news of the crash, Jeff Gordon posted Twitter and Facebook messages about the loss of his former driving instructor.

"Saddened to learn of the passing of my driver's ed teacher Larry Sparks who was heading home from @MartinsvilleSwy," Gordon tweeted.

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WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Parts of western Massachusetts woke up to some pretty dense fog Wednesday morning. The fog reduced visibility to less than 1/4 of a mile in some spots.

There are some important things to keep in mind when you’re driving in the fog. Be sure to put on your headlights so other cars can see you.

“I actually just bought fog lights coincidentally so it’s been working out pretty good,” said Aaron Smith of Springfield

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“Mostly I just slow down, I’ll drive 10 to 15 mph slower in the fog than I normally would if the speed limit is 55 I’d probably do 40 and if I go slower I put my flashers on,” said Charlie McNeely of Salisbury, North Carolina.

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AAA offers Halloween safety tips for drivers, trick-or-treaters

TAMPA, FL - Parents often hear the need to check their child's candy on Halloween, or making sure the eye holes in their mask are wide enough to see.

According to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA), Halloween consistently ranks as one of the top three days for pedestrian accidents and fatalities.

On top of that, nearly half of those accidents involve a drunk driver, according to 2012 data.

AAA Auto Club offers a series of tips to drivers that should make the roadways safer for everybody on the spooky evening.

-Avoid neighborhood shortcuts. AAA says if you can help it, avoid driving through neighborhoods or residential streets, since trick-or-treaters are likely to be out and about, especially if you're coming home from work. If you're offering directions to a Halloween party, try to steer guests away from these streets as well.

-Watch for children in the street. Children are more likely to jump into the street quickly or randomly, and they could be wearing dark costumes, making them much more difficult to see.

-Slow down. A study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says the odds of a pedestrian being killed by a driver doubles when the car is going 35 mph instead of 25 mph. Even a difference of just 10 mph could mean life or death.

-Drive sober. It's a good idea to have a designated driver if you're attending a party where alcohol will be served. Drunk drivers make up about a third of all motor vehicle deaths.

AAA also provides these helpful tips for trick-or-treaters.

-Trick-or-treat in groups. AAA recommends that parents accompany all kids under the age of 12, and nobody should trick-or-treat alone.

-Make a plan. Remind your kids of general safety guidelines ahead of time, especially with regards to crossing the street or where to walk.

-Check costumes. Choose costumes that don't obstruct your child's vision. Add some reflective material to the costume, especially if it's darkly colored.

-Buckle up. If you're driving your kids to another neighborhood or a party, always make sure they have their seat belts fastened.

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Survive the Snow and Ice With These Winter Driving Tips

As winter approaches, the Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada Highway Patrol are providing winter driving tips to help motorists drive more safely throughout the upcoming season.

On average, more than 2,000 crashes occur statewide every year due to unsafe driving in snow, ice and other wet conditions, such as driving too fast for conditions, following too closely, or failing to maintain a lane and overcorrecting.

In winter weather, motorists are reminded to drive slowly for conditions and leave space between their vehicle and others. Wearing a seat belt and focusing on the road are other important driving tips for any type of weather.

“Too often, we see speed and inattention lead to traffic crashes, injuries and even deaths, particularly while driving in winter weather,” Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Dave Gibson said. “By driving more slowly in winter conditions and always focusing on the road, many of these crashes could be avoided.”

“Roadway safety and mobility are our top priorities,” NDOT Director Rudy Malfabon explained. “Last winter, NDOT crews dedicated more than 22,000 hours to removing snow and ice from state roads in the Truckee Meadows. We'll be out there again throughout this winter to clear roads of ice and snow, and we ask motorists to give extra travel time and reduce speed in winter weather for further safety.”

Updated state road conditions, from winter road closures to traffic and road incident information, are available by dialing “511” or logging on to nvroads.com before driving. Drivers can also check nevadadot.com to view live traffic cameras. Winter driving safety tips are available at nevadadot.com/winter.

Through the Department of Motor Vehicles, Nevada also recently approved use of alternative traction devices. Able to be used instead of traditional tire chains, the devices are made of synthetic materials such as fabrics or plastics and wrap around the tire tread and secure to both sides of the wheel in a similar fashion to standard chains.

WINTER DRIVING TIPS
·  Only travel in winter weather when necessary, leave enough time to safely reach your destination and plan your route to help avoid snowy/icy areas and steep hills.
·  Before driving, check weather and road conditions by dialing 511 within Nevada (or 1-877-NV-ROADS outside of Nevada) or logging on to www.nvroads.com.
·  Share your travel itinerary so others know when to expect you.
·  Remove snow and ice from all vehicle windows, mirrors, lights, turn signals and license plates.
·  Buckle up.
·  Turn on headlights to see and be seen.
·  Turn off cruise control.
·  Avoid quick starts, stops and fast turns. Accelerate, brake and steer smoothly and gradually.
·  Reduce speed. Speed limits are based on normal road and weather conditions, not winter road conditions.
·  Do not slam on brakes. Apply steady pressure on ABS-equipped vehicles and pump the brakes if necessary on non-ABS vehicles.
·  Always comply with all posted chain requirements.
·  If your vehicle has snow tires, install and use them between October 1 and April 30.
·  Keep additional distance from other vehicles.
·  Watch carefully for snow removal equipment.
·  Do not pass without good distance and sight clearance.
·  Use extra caution on bridges, ramps, overpasses and shaded areas- they may freeze first.
·  Maintain a high fuel level.
·  If vehicle begins to skid, steer in direction of slide and slowly remove foot from accelerator.
·  Be aware of black ice.
·  If parked or stuck in snow, leave window slightly cracked for ventilation and make sure vehicle exhaust system is clear of snow.


BE PREPARED
Check before you go:
·  Wipers  
·  Tires / tread  
·  Brakes  
·  Lights  
·  Battery
·  Radiator    
·  Belts / hoses
·  Exhaust / fuel / ignition system  
·  Heater / defroster
·  Thermostat
·  Vehicle fluid levels
(anti-freeze oil, windshield and brake fluid)
·  Full gasoline tank

SNOWPLOW SAFETY
·  Use caution when following, passing or approaching snow removal equipment.
·  Drive a safe distance behind snowplows. Plows often travel slower than other vehicles to remove snow, apply sand and liquid anti-icers and assist stranded vehicles.
·  Before attempting to pass snow removal equipment, check direction of snow discharge to avoid snow and debris thrown from equipment. Remember that plows are wider than most vehicles and portions of the plow and blade may be obscured by blowing snow.
·  Don't crowd the plow. Only pass snow removal vehicles when a safe, legal passing area is available and adequately clear of snow and/or treated with salt and sand.
·  Don't travel beside a snowplow. They can shift sideways after hitting snow packs or drifts. Plows also are not able to automatically stop sanding when other vehicles pass. Therefore, sand may unintentionally hit vehicles if not driven a proper distance from snow removal equipment.
·  When a plow approaches you, allow the plow room to operate by reducing speed and moving to the right side of the road if there is room to safely do so.
·  Do not brake with unnecessary sudden movements when in front of a snowplow - plows cannot stop as quickly as an automobile.
·  Don't drive through white out conditions caused by swirling snow around a snowplow. Safely pull to the side or slow to allow visibility to improve.
·  Remember that a snowplow operator's field of vision is restricted. You may see them, but they may not see you.

Hendricks school, NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon mourn couple

According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Larry and Jackie Sparks died Monday morning when their RV left the northbound lanes of I-75 near Jellico, Tenn., and hit a tree. The couple's daughter Debbie Dorrell, a teacher at Granville-Wells Elementary in Western Boone, was pinned inside and had to be rescued by first responders.

Dorrell was later airlifted to UT Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn., where she underwent surgery, police said.

The family was heading back to Indiana from Virginia after taking part in the Goody's 500 NASCAR race at Martinvsville Speedway.

One of the NASCAR stars competing in the race learned the basics of the road directly from Larry Sparks.

Shortly after news of the crash, Jeff Gordon posted Twitter and Facebook messages about the loss of his former driving instructor.

"Saddened to learn of the passing of my driver's ed teacher Larry Sparks who was heading home from @MartinsvilleSwy," Gordon tweeted.


INDYSTAR
Remembering my favorite teachers, Mr. and Mrs. Sparks
In a Facebook post, Gordon shared four photos of him and Larry Sparks together with the caption, "Larry Sparks was my driver's ed teacher but also 1 of my biggest fans. He'll be dearly missed."

Jackie Sparks taught at Pittsboro Elementary for more than 20 years and retired in 2000. She later returned as an instructional assistant.

Larry Sparks taught and later became a principal at Tri-West High School. He left administration and went back to the classroom to teach before his retirement in 1999. After retiring, he came back to drive a bus for the district.

North West Hendricks Assistant Superintendent Ron Ward said he was a young teacher when he first met Larry Sparks in the fall of 1979.

When Ward arrived, Larry Sparks was assistant principal.

"I worked with him for a few years, and then he became principal," Ward said. "I certainly looked at him as my boss, but I also considered myself an understudy so to speak because I was interested in going into administration, as well."

Ward said he closely watched how Larry Sparks handled things as principal. The lessons passed on during that time would aid in Ward's future growth.

"He was a friendly, outgoing, cooperative person to work with. He was always upbeat about things at school," Ward said. "I think he's a good listener. He would always find the time to sit down and talk with people, and he'd spend a lot of time just chit-chatting, so to speak."

After years of learning under Larry Sparks' guidance, the two men would switch roles. When Ward became principal in 1990, Larry Sparks returned to the classroom teaching geography, psychology and other subjects.

"He was one of my easiest teachers to work with because he knew what it was like to be a principal," he said.

Ward added that both Larry and Jackie Sparks received rave reviews as teachers from his three daughters.

"Jackie ... what a sweetheart," Ward said. "My daughters just loved her class and my one daughter still remembers the leaf collection lesson from her class ... to help students identify Indiana trees. They were great, and if my daughters ever had any issues, Jackie would always let us know."

Former student Cheryl Jones also said that her time in Jackie Sparks' fourth-grade class was unforgettable, thanks in part to her unique style and fun-loving approach to teaching.

"I remember she would wear the '50s style poodle skirts ... she was a fun gal," said Jones who graduated high school in 1996. "She was just different, and she went above and beyond for her students. I also remember she had a favorite saying that she would say in class three or four times a day. She would say, 'If you have questions, speak now or forever hold your peace.' It was just one of those little things that stuck with you as a kid."

When thinking about Larry Sparks, Jones remembers his presence and his ability to brighten anybody's day with just a few words.

"He was quick to joke with you. If you were walking down the hall and you had a frown on your face, he could say something to make you smile," she said. "You'd see him standing there in the hall with his arms crossed, and he had a big belly, so my husband who graduated in 1980 ... his class used to call him 'Jelly Belly.' But us, we called him 'Sparky,' and that's who he was to us.

The Big Learner Relay comes through Tiverton

DEVON and Somerset driving Instructors are taking part in a nationwide relay for the BBC Children In Need Charity. Dubbed the Big Learner Relay, instructors from across the nation will be relaying a roof box from one driving lesson to the next across a route that spans the length of the country.

The Roof box being transported is covered in different coloured spots and it also is the carriage that will carry the legendary Pudsey Bear on his country wide tour. Driving school cars across the nation are currently being covered in spots of all colours which can be sponsored to raise money for Children in need, and each sponsored spot is personalised with a message.

Louise Walsh, driving instructor and creator of the event will act as Pudsey’s constant travelling companion as she will be traveling in each lead car on the trip. The event’s aim was to raise £5,000 before the start of the relay, an aim which has been rapidly outdone with the current total raised over £9,000.

The relay is scheduled to begin on the 30^th of October in Northern Ireland and will end in Birmingham on Friday the 14^th of November after traveling a total of 2130 miles. The relay itself will be comprised of 147 legs, which will be continuously followed by a convoy of driving school cars and anyone else who wants to be involved.

Wellington based driving instructor, Janet Bernard, 57 is taking part in the event and has hopes they will continue to raise money for a good cause. “It all started on Facebook” Mrs. Bernard said, “There is a strong community of driving instructors and we met via Facebook. It was there that Louise brought up the original idea and we all loved it.”

“Now that it’s so close, I hope that more and more people sponsor us and get their message on the spots. With luck we’ll also have a long convoy of drivers showing support.” “It’s going to be a good fundraiser and it’ll be nice to get the word out about our businesses as well.”

Helen Levett, from Focus Driver Training, one of Mrs. Bernards employees will travel from McDonalds in Tiverton at 1pm on November the 11^th to Taunton Asda.

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Driving programs generate a sense of assurance in the student car driver, provide coaching for safe ability to drive and make one capable of driving and managing their vehicle in lots of situations. Best driving courses are trendy driving methods and that provide the training for driving within one week of joining the course. Driving lesson are a amazing way to get prepared new motorists for their documentation evaluation, or to brush up on important abilities after a long time without driving. There are different driving courses available to suit your requirements. You can go on an extensive driving course that will be on long term basis. 

You will be taught about every aspect of driving in detail. You will then pass the test with Driving Lesson Lambeth. There are many advantages of learning driving from a proper school. Firstly, you can learn driving very well which might not be possible if you learn from a non-professional person. Secondly, the chances of accidents while learning driving are reduced. Thirdly, you get to know about the car mechanically and you also learn how to fix up your car if it is broken. In Lambeth schools which train a large number of people. Driving courses can be found online for those whose daily activities and responsibilities do not allow for half a day to sit in a classroom.

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Driving lessons are not only important for novice drivers or young people working to improve their skills. They are also good for learners of all ages. In Derby schools which train a large number of people. Advanced driving lessons provide several benefits and allow you to grow as a responsible driver. Best driving courses are trendy driving methods and that provide the training for driving within one week of joining the course. We help to teach necessary skills needed to obtain a driving license and offer training to eligible people like students, adults and elders. This helps people to avoid accidents and follow traffic rules.

While getting your driving lesson you must create sure your accepted approved driving teachers vehicle you are getting driving lesson. Driving classes provided by such devoted Driving Educational institutions Derby. Driving schools make sure they leave their students as better drivers than they were when they came in. It is very important to learn proper driving lesson from an expert driving instructor. There are many driving lesson instructors and schools in Derby which are effective in making people learn driving with confidence and help make people better citizens. Driving schools in Derby not only provide basic driving lessons but also brush-up courses and advanced driving lessons.