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A33/A339 Reading Road Roundabout
Upgraded - Sept 2007
New
traffic lights, bus lane,
signs and road markings have been installed to improve
the flow of traffic. Watch out for the exit with No
Vehicle Access (except buses and taxis).
No Right Turn @ Winchester Rd Roundabout
- Sept 2007
New
signs and road markings
are being installed to stop drivers using the left
hand lane to turn RIGHT from the ring road at Winchester
Rd Roundabout (even if wishing to use Lister Rd B&Q).
Direct.Gov.UK
Information and services
for new and learner drivers at:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/Moring/LearnerAndNewDrivers
Theory Test gets harder
and more expensive - 3rd Stoept 2007
The
number of questions is set to increase from 35 to 50
and the pass mark will increase from 30 to 43.
The test fee will increase to £28.50.
Mobile Phone = 3 Points
and £60 fine from - 27th February
2007
From Tuesday 27th February drivers caught using their phone whilst at the wheel
will face 3 points on their licence and a £60 on the spot fine.
Child Seat Law - 18th September 2006
All
children under 12 and less than 135cm (4ft 5in) MUST
use a child seat. This will save 2,000 children from
death or injury EVERY YEAR.
Increased
fees for car driver tests from - 1st April 2006
The
theory test increases to £21.50 and the weekday
practical test to £48.50. The evening/sat/sun practical
test increases to £58
Brighton
Hill Roundabout - 23rd December 2005:
New signs have been placed
just before you arrive at Brighton Hill Roundabout
to indicate the correct lane for your intended route.
New
Box Junction on Eastdrop roundabout
- 25th November 2005:
You
can only enter a box junction if your exit is clear.
Basingstoke
test times changed - September 2005
If
you have recently book a practical driving test for
September 2005 onwards then please check the time on the
appointment confirmation letter. Tests will be held
at the following times:
08:40, 09:37,
10:44, 11:41, 13:08, 14:05, 15:02
John
Cleese & Sat Nav now installed in the car- July
2005.
I
now have a Tom Tom Go300 Sat Nav system in the car and
can offer training on this latest system.
New Drivers Act
If receive
6 points within the first two years of passing your
test your licence will be revoked. During Nov04-Jan05
3,717 licences have
been revoked and theses people will have
to re-apply for a licence and take the tests again.
I've
passed! - January 2005
All Approved Driving
Instructors must pass a Higher Standard of the Hazard Perception Test before 31/12/06.
Messenger Services -
January 2005
MSN
(Windows Messenger) id: tony@tcsm.co.uk
Ask a question
or just say hi
DSA Website Updated - December 2004
The
Driving Standards Agency have a new website
http://www.dsa.gov.uk/
Theory test centre moves
- September 2004
The Basingstoke Theory and Hazard Preception Test
Centre has moved to Ground Floor, The Square, Basing View,
RG21 4EB at the following location. Click on the
map below to open
New Car delivered
I
have just taken delivery of a new Citroen C2 1.4 HDI
SX in wicked red. Check www.citroen.co.uk
for details.
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