tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62278416900804616902024-03-18T03:00:18.801+00:00Our BlogKent Group of Advanced Motorists: Improving Driving in Kent
Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.comBlogger587125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-19977413315550216432023-02-25T10:44:00.001+00:002023-02-25T10:44:40.298+00:00Watch out for this blank red sign giving a specific order - do you know what it means?<div dir="ltr"><p class="gmail-mol-para-with-font" style="margin:0px 0px 16px"><span class="gmail-dropcap-element-slot" style="font-size:64px;font-family:"Eb Garamond";line-height:52px;float:left;margin-right:8px">D</span>rivers may be confused by a blank circular sign with a red border and unless you're a motorist who recently passed your theory test you might need a reminder. </p><p class="gmail-mol-para-with-font" style="margin:0px 0px 16px">It simply means 'no vehicles' and is often seen with a supplementary sign below it to explain exclusions. </p><p class="gmail-mol-para-with-font" style="margin:0px 0px 16px">Some exclusions may state '10pm - 4pm except for access,' or something similar. </p><p class="gmail-mol-para-with-font" style="margin:0px 0px 16px">As stated in The Highway Code these signs denote: 'No vehicles except bicycles being pushed.'</p><p class="gmail-mol-para-with-font" style="margin:0px 0px 16px">If you see this sign while driving, it means that you cannot drive your vehicle through the given area. </p><div class="gmail-article-clear-div" style="clear:both"></div><div class="gmail-article-image-slot"><div class="gmail-article-image-container" style="margin:20px 0px 36px;width:768px"><a class="gmail-image_switchModeLinkContainer" href="https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/motorists-need-to-watch-out-for-this-blank-red-road-sign-which-gives-them-a-specific-order-so-do-you-know-what-it-means/ar-AA17TqlA?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=478f1756f39642d08a2d6dea5898b34c&ei=180&fullscreen=true#image=1" target="_self" style="right: 16px; top: 16px;"></a><a class="gmail-article-image-height-wrapper" href="https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/motorists-need-to-watch-out-for-this-blank-red-road-sign-which-gives-them-a-specific-order-so-do-you-know-what-it-means/ar-AA17TqlA?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=323398081e514ca998c557abe4f69657&ei=24&fullscreen=true#image=1" target="_self" style="width:inherit;display:block;object-fit:cover;height:auto"><img tabindex="0" class="gmail-article-image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA17Tqlq.img?w=634&h=485&m=6" alt="These blank red road signs mean 'no vehicles' allowed in the area or down the road although bicycles are allowed" title="These blank red road signs mean 'no vehicles' allowed in the area or down the road although bicycles are allowed" style="border-radius: 6px 6px 0px 0px; margin-right: 0px;" width="262" height="200"></a><div class="gmail-image-caption-container gmail-content-small-text" style="display:flex;font-size:12px;line-height:16px;padding:12px 16px 8px 24px"><span class="gmail-image-caption">These blank red road signs mean 'no vehicles' allowed in the area or down the road </span><span class="gmail-image-caption">although bicycles are allowed when pushed</span></div></div></div><div class="gmail-article-image-slot"><div class="gmail-article-image-container" style="margin:20px 0px 36px;width:768px"><a class="gmail-image_switchModeLinkContainer" href="https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/motorists-need-to-watch-out-for-this-blank-red-road-sign-which-gives-them-a-specific-order-so-do-you-know-what-it-means/ar-AA17TqlA?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=478f1756f39642d08a2d6dea5898b34c&ei=180&fullscreen=true#image=2" target="_self" style="font-family:Roboto,Arial,Sans-sarif;font-size:17px"></a><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div></div></div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-55063967188390023942023-02-16T10:17:00.000+00:002023-02-16T10:18:08.477+00:00Highway code: Rude drivers can get £100 fine and 3 points under little known rule<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Unfortunately, Britain's roads have no shortage of drivers who see driving into puddles and splashing pedestrians on the side of the road as some kind of fun pastime. It certainly isn't fun, however, if you're the one getting splashed.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">But many motorists who get a cheap laugh out of splashing unsuspecting pedestrians in <a href="https://www.mylondon.news/all-about/weather" target="_blank"><span style="color:black;text-decoration-line:none">rainy conditions</span></a> have found that it's actually no laughing matter at all. Splashing pedestrians can be an offence that carries with it a very heavy penalty.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Whether done with malicious intent or not, <a href="https://www.mylondon.news/news/motoring/motoring-news/" target="_blank"><span style="color:black;text-decoration-line:none">drivers</span></a> who splash pedestrians could face punishment for careless and inconsiderate driving.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Drivers must take great care to avoid puddles near bus shelters and pedestrianised areas in order to avoid getting into trouble with the law.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">If they are considered to be guilty of driving in a way that amounts to a 'clear act of incompetence, selfishness, impatience or aggressiveness,' they could face a £100 fine and three points on the licence.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">However, in extreme cases, fines for splashing pedestrians can rise as high as £5,000.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p></div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-42229331362907381352023-02-10T18:50:00.001+00:002023-02-10T18:50:25.256+00:00Highway Code mistake that could get you 3 points<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0cm;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(43,43,43);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Drivers have been warned that the improper use of dash cams could get them three points on their license. Motor safety experts have reminded UK drivers about where dash cams should be placed on the windscreen.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(43,43,43)"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(43,43,43)">It is important that dashcams are placed out of the 'red zone' that blocks the driver's view as it can result in penalty points or even a charge of dangerous driving in Scotland. Dashcams with suction cups allow motorists to place the camera anywhere on the windscreen so it is easy for drivers to get the placement wrong and be penalised.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(43,43,43)"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(43,43,43)">Dashcams provide an unfiltered recording of any accidents which drivers may be involved in, or witness, giving reliable evidence to the police to examine. Insurance companies will also often give out discounts for those who install a dashcam - favouring those motorists who are willing to commit to safety.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(43,43,43)"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(43,43,43)">The Highway Code states that dashcams must not block any view of the road ahead. Despite dashcams being a useful tool to help improve road safety, many owners are unaware that their placement may actually be making them less safe and they may be breaking the law. The Highway Code clearly states that dash cams must not block any view of the road ahead as the windscreen must be kept free from any obstructions to vision.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(43,43,43)">The Department for Transport further states that dashcams cannot be placed any more than 40mm into the swept area of the windscreen wipers (zone 'B') and no more than 10mm of intrusion of zone 'A'. Zone 'X' is the danger zone and any dashcam placed here will mean the motorist is subject to serious driving offences as it will obstruct a clear vision of the road ahead.</span></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjyLdf9vF_OagbVQDRREkJ6_NJKSieOiwzLj30LkbWKxWMBwJRX-sCpGF4nTDu7_uIft3_LCTOlMjZhb4doPkrQ_BsGzm3OSdXzWhu6edwH2S9jUfE0yhkkRlVcXn5W3Chj1cFUXAwn5KVQ7GCwnJHQorUiPhccqilfjLKjl5cTQPN637c7tTzkjXRu7Q"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjyLdf9vF_OagbVQDRREkJ6_NJKSieOiwzLj30LkbWKxWMBwJRX-sCpGF4nTDu7_uIft3_LCTOlMjZhb4doPkrQ_BsGzm3OSdXzWhu6edwH2S9jUfE0yhkkRlVcXn5W3Chj1cFUXAwn5KVQ7GCwnJHQorUiPhccqilfjLKjl5cTQPN637c7tTzkjXRu7Q=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7198601524447411330" /></a><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0cm;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0cm;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(43,43,43);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt">While dashcams should be on the windscreen in order to capture the best perspective of everything going on, they cannot block the motorist's line of sight in any way. If placed incorrectly, drivers will be breaking the law and any footage could be deemed as unreliable if the dashcam was blocking full view of the road ahead.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(43,43,43)">Any footage which was captured from a dash cam blocking the view of the road ahead could be deemed as insufficient and actually be used against you for driving dangerously without clear vision.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(43,43,43)"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(43,43,43)">Dashcams are a great safety addition to all vehicles; but it's crucial to understand where you should place one - at the top of your windscreen next to the rear view mirror is the best spot. </span><span style="color:rgb(43,43,43);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt">It'll capture a clear view of all the road ahead without being an obstruction to the driver. Otherwise, risk three penalty points on your licence, or being heavily penalised for dangerous driving.</span></p></div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-44271114775660435482023-02-08T12:51:00.000+00:002023-02-08T12:52:01.335+00:00ROSPA invitation 9th February 23<div dir="ltr"><strong style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px">Hi Everyone</strong><span style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px"></span><p align="center" style="margin:10px 0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;line-height:24px"><strong>Our friends at ROSPA have kindly invited us to their next meeting at which there will be a presentation by </strong></p><p align="center" style="margin:10px 0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;line-height:24px"><strong>Brian Macdowall and Ian Taylor from the Alliance of British Drivers</strong></p><p align="center" style="margin:10px 0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;line-height:24px"><strong>The independent Voice of Drivers</strong></p><p align="center" style="margin:10px 0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;line-height:24px"><strong>taking place on Thursday 9th February 2023 7-30 for 8.00 p.m</strong></p><p align="center" style="margin:10px 0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;line-height:24px"><strong>at The Madge Jackson Room</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Aylesford Village Community Centre</strong></p><p align="center" style="margin:10px 0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;line-height:24px"><strong>Forstal Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7AU </strong></p><p align="center" style="margin:10px 0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;line-height:24px"><strong>Topics will include "Net Zero" and the impact on drivers and cars,</strong></p><p align="center" style="margin:10px 0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;line-height:24px"><strong>ULEZ zone extension, 20mph limits, and Fossil fuel vehicle ban!</strong><br><br><strong>As usual there will be refreshments and a raffle.</strong></p><p align="center" style="margin:10px 0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;line-height:24px"><strong>Raffle prize donations most welcome<br><br>All our members are welcome just turn up on the night and enjoy<br>Best wishes<br>Linda</strong></p></div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-37670364941063149202023-02-06T18:46:00.001+00:002023-02-06T18:46:31.104+00:00Test Pass<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBJY2pleiyQVtiETMFCgJfS4qAZA9tbdYhurH3RSa5QyDJX0CkyaHDyZI3M_D8l6c_RbEji56N1Bv42c9PpxB6umF8OHXvjuc4WMobnp4bKIgZHBVx3V4VSQ43W3KpgtoYQ2aQRo24iYoua4WC2NngaQuvEpJFRLtBmz4XizOxb8TxgDMUcz8RmLbUwA"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBJY2pleiyQVtiETMFCgJfS4qAZA9tbdYhurH3RSa5QyDJX0CkyaHDyZI3M_D8l6c_RbEji56N1Bv42c9PpxB6umF8OHXvjuc4WMobnp4bKIgZHBVx3V4VSQ43W3KpgtoYQ2aQRo24iYoua4WC2NngaQuvEpJFRLtBmz4XizOxb8TxgDMUcz8RmLbUwA=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7197116176139288866" /></a></p><div dir="auto">Many congratulations to Julian Arnold on passing the advanced driving test! Well done Julian!</div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-14569019916318798512023-02-06T18:43:00.001+00:002023-02-06T18:43:49.880+00:00F1rst Class Pass<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCkcz9u_783HOA80c8Joy8eSHr_1ib9On0DTvRiXrcEb0yOJDPPEtbv6hZdIwAcUp1eTzg9KCajQug_ul0-bl8HXfIQG4PifntOpWHRe8PwVyVsvbTw43rsXY6j8uDxXRk4mRme5yqPu4BVBbG338zAjE8N9gtp6_i0LU5qbecmEcOxUfMP6XKgo3wTw"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCkcz9u_783HOA80c8Joy8eSHr_1ib9On0DTvRiXrcEb0yOJDPPEtbv6hZdIwAcUp1eTzg9KCajQug_ul0-bl8HXfIQG4PifntOpWHRe8PwVyVsvbTw43rsXY6j8uDxXRk4mRme5yqPu4BVBbG338zAjE8N9gtp6_i0LU5qbecmEcOxUfMP6XKgo3wTw=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7197115483885182962" /></a></p><div dir="auto">Congratulations to Connie Moore on passing the advanced driving test and with a F1rst! Well done Connie!</div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-75062387829761980412023-02-06T18:38:00.001+00:002023-02-06T18:38:37.230+00:00Test Pass<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpLcTSWNUzirf8X1M_AdqPCxtBAFytGCCE1OWsDf1-YE40SWHMi1cjJb_EhJEIKRpMsAhu5-HD1kW0RE1VDoAnNGOb36e_oyKwNzn32_gZ4cCOXtaXmqRTnp0B-SvU747GaP_SjVj3omWTBo5k9TARr_HfMfc5hKRiCydiAwL6YnxPRxRldUtGIMhZyA"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpLcTSWNUzirf8X1M_AdqPCxtBAFytGCCE1OWsDf1-YE40SWHMi1cjJb_EhJEIKRpMsAhu5-HD1kW0RE1VDoAnNGOb36e_oyKwNzn32_gZ4cCOXtaXmqRTnp0B-SvU747GaP_SjVj3omWTBo5k9TARr_HfMfc5hKRiCydiAwL6YnxPRxRldUtGIMhZyA=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7197114140638985986" /></a></p><div dir="auto">Congratulations to Trudy Berridge on passing the advanced driving test! Well done Trudy!</div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-35041335344730037552023-02-06T18:35:00.000+00:002023-02-06T18:36:08.399+00:00F1rst Class Pass<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpyROPzjh2ZWlKmZLe400Pz5E5qzdCzywZ7vkWBl3yXI794Nt2wlypK3RT02j1KvId-i8qDbbUj9C412AGGX_kvh5DTlxX1CXkq5WTeF8FkiUpLuA80BlxGYZfniBqbYf84GbU6a_AGhPYd6Zd8by7mDmby3thKVLoZwHW1iSCazbv26h1-17WfBsPTA"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpyROPzjh2ZWlKmZLe400Pz5E5qzdCzywZ7vkWBl3yXI794Nt2wlypK3RT02j1KvId-i8qDbbUj9C412AGGX_kvh5DTlxX1CXkq5WTeF8FkiUpLuA80BlxGYZfniBqbYf84GbU6a_AGhPYd6Zd8by7mDmby3thKVLoZwHW1iSCazbv26h1-17WfBsPTA=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7197113503745690866" /></a></p><div dir="auto">Hearty congratulations go to<div dir="auto">Kevin Leaphard on passing the advanced driving test and with a F1rst! Well done Kevin!</div></div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-26806228863009229262023-02-04T20:09:00.001+00:002023-02-04T20:09:39.170+00:00Drivers think UK seat-belt laws are too soft<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 15pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Barlow;color:rgb(82,95,107)">It's now been 40 years since seat belt usage became mandatory in the UK on 31st January 1983, but survey data reveals drivers believe the law is too soft.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 15pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Barlow;color:rgb(82,95,107)">Out of a poll of 1,800 people, 68 per cent of whom agreed with motoring organisations that it should be the legal responsibility of the driver to ensure all occupants of their vehicle are wearing a seat belt. Currently, the driver is only responsible for themself and any children in the car.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 15pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Barlow;color:rgb(82,95,107)">In addition, 33 per cent of respondents believe that drivers should be penalised if any passengers in their car are caught without a seat belt on. At present, drivers can be fined £500 for failing to buckle up, but 24 per cent of those surveyed said that's too lenient, with two-thirds of them arguing that penalty points should also be given out.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 15pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Barlow;color:rgb(82,95,107)">Four per cent of respondents admitted to having driven without a seat belt in the last 12 months, while seven per cent had not worn one as a passenger. This is in spite of there being very few legal reasons for not wearing a seat belt, including certain medical exemptions and when reversing.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 15pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Barlow;color:rgb(82,95,107)">Around half of those surveyed said there should be seat belt awareness courses, while 36 per cent called for greater police presence or camera usage to catch offenders. National Highways recently conducted a trial of such cameras, which detected hundreds of drivers either not buckled up or using a mobile phone.</span></p></div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-82127623334430280942023-02-04T19:51:00.001+00:002023-02-04T19:51:28.810+00:00The Middle Lane Owners’ Club, seem to be out in force especially at weekends.<div dir="ltr"> <p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Middle-lane hoggers seem to annoy us most.</span></p> <p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The Highway Code appears to be forgotten by most people once they've passed their test, but it's crucial reading for all drivers. And if they were to re-read the Highway Code, they'd see it states : "If you are overtaking, you should return to the left lane when it is safe to do so." That doesn't mean sit in lanes two, three or four just in case you have to overtake something else.</span></p> <p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;box-sizing:inherit;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">In a poll to find out whether people think that the standard of driving is getting better or worse. As expected, 84.4 per cent of those who answered said that in the past few years it's deteriorated. </span></p> <p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">What's clear is we all need to take more responsibility for our driving. That means making sure we know the rules of the road and, if necessary, brushing up on skills that will let us enjoy our time behind the wheel more, and keep us safe. We can all do better. We never stop learning in life, and that should include our driving too!</span></p></div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-67347432039812414272023-02-04T19:34:00.001+00:002023-02-04T19:34:14.193+00:00Young drivers are putting off car repairs in attempt to save money<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 15pt;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(71,71,74);letter-spacing:0.1pt">More than a third of drivers aged 17 to 24 are putting off necessary repairs to their vehicles in an attempt to cut their outgoings as the cost-of-living crisis bites, research has found</span><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(71,71,74);letter-spacing:0.1pt"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(71,71,74);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Nearly a fifth of young people say they are delaying getting major repairs made – which might include work such as replacing a handbrake or cracked windscreen – while a huge 28% are putting off minor repairs, which could be fixing minor oil leaks or replacing brake discs.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(71,71,74);letter-spacing:0.1pt">What's more, young drivers are more than twice as likely as average to say they have deliberately delayed getting any repair work completed, with those who drive cars over 10 years of age and who live in town or city centre areas also significantly more likely to put work off.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(71,71,74);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Perhaps surprisingly, drivers of all ages are more inclined to skip repairs in a bid to save money than they are to either reduce how often they get their vehicles serviced or switch to a cheaper insurer.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(71,71,74);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Just one-in-10 of all drivers say they are servicing their vehicles less frequently and 13% say they have got a cheaper insurance policy, compared to 14% who have put off getting repairs done.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(71,71,74);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Research found that a greater proportion of drivers in East Anglia and London are cutting back on motoring costs to save money compared to those in other areas of the UK.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(71,71,74);letter-spacing:0.1pt">At the opposite end of the spectrum, those in Scotland, Yorkshire and the South East of England are less inclined to be trying to make savings.</span></p></div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-35518489090840120862023-02-04T19:12:00.001+00:002023-02-04T19:12:42.627+00:00Almost a million drivers at risk of receiving£1,000 fine – could you be one of them?<div dir="ltr"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(71,71,74);letter-spacing:0.1pt">According to new data released by the Driver and Licencing Agency (DVLA), almost one million UK drivers could receive a £1,000 fine because they have not renewed their expired photocard licences.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(71,71,74);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Following an FOI investigation from the Press Association, figures from the DVLA revealed that the driving licences of more than 926,000 people in Britain on September 3 2022 were out of date in the 12 months to the end of August.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(71,71,74);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Although a small number of these cases cover people who have stopped driving altogether and not telling the DVLA; this still accounts for over 2% of all drivers in Britain.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(71,71,74);letter-spacing:0.1pt">The same Freedom of Information request found that plenty of drivers who do renew are cutting it fine; in the last 12 months, 2.5 million drivers in Britain renewed their licence after it had already expired or within 56 days of the expiry date.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(71,71,74);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Driving licence photocards must be renewed every ten years up until the age of 70, where they must be renewed every three years to legally be allowed to drive on our roads.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(71,71,74);letter-spacing:0.1pt">And according to DVLA rules, failing to return an expired licence is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 – and this can lead to a fine of up to £1,000. </span></p></div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-48664282056433976402023-02-04T19:06:00.001+00:002023-02-04T19:06:29.789+00:00Almost one in ten drivers ignore ‘Red X’ on UK motorways<div dir="ltr"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzFQ0pktLsTPGSlamjY7Go-RjjMNOjJJFu2ykwypPxD8tSvHTdxrVkqk7aH_x_gxdORCAZjqo6nRyYlLKf6Oohmiy3SsMR5lhV7iigXSRjS8YQnLlqLRE4RWPbGH6DuJveCJIVXm15K2aNxd2MMO-BU5OQzy7ToUxJTR0hncIh0S8eFsTH7b2QldyAHQ"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzFQ0pktLsTPGSlamjY7Go-RjjMNOjJJFu2ykwypPxD8tSvHTdxrVkqk7aH_x_gxdORCAZjqo6nRyYlLKf6Oohmiy3SsMR5lhV7iigXSRjS8YQnLlqLRE4RWPbGH6DuJveCJIVXm15K2aNxd2MMO-BU5OQzy7ToUxJTR0hncIh0S8eFsTH7b2QldyAHQ=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7196379152477553010" /></a><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 15pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(71,71,74);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt;letter-spacing:0.1pt">National Highways have released a report stating that nearly 10% of motorway users in the UK, ignore the Red X mark seen on gantries.</span><br></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(71,71,74);letter-spacing:0.1pt">It is used to close lanes when obstructions or accidents have occurred on the road ahead. They are also used to show that a broken-down vehicle has been detected.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(71,71,74);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Drivers should abide by the signal by law, and is vital to avoid a potentially serious collision, and fines.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(71,71,74);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Enforcement cameras are now used to automatically detect vehicles passing illegally under a Red X or entering the lane beyond a Red X.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(71,71,74);letter-spacing:0.1pt">Should a driver break this rule, then this can result in a fixed penalty of up to £100 and three points on your licence.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(71,71,74);letter-spacing:0.1pt">However, in more serious cases, these penalties can be increased, or you could even end up in court.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(71,71,74);letter-spacing:0.1pt">As a result, emergency services have now joined forces with National Highways to remind drivers of the risks of ignoring these Red X marks on the motorways.</span></p></div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-33295835504452244252023-01-08T17:47:00.001+00:002023-01-08T17:47:58.723+00:00Test Pass<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe12eCrpbbwgu6pYg-iynsWo6ikmjFH3K3Oz-ld4Xk8yuqJJTQ5Q55fa19eDS4k-NavSZvD8z1dwzv6Fg0c08G7Py4LMRNrH11iTJhNXeA_9lOavPjVa1O2-GajQidM3t9BQ8_Wz4fKJm9HZkifgq1NAVRQcY7icIcVwEwSVLiV5LUfCFJVSF4wcp6Pw"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe12eCrpbbwgu6pYg-iynsWo6ikmjFH3K3Oz-ld4Xk8yuqJJTQ5Q55fa19eDS4k-NavSZvD8z1dwzv6Fg0c08G7Py4LMRNrH11iTJhNXeA_9lOavPjVa1O2-GajQidM3t9BQ8_Wz4fKJm9HZkifgq1NAVRQcY7icIcVwEwSVLiV5LUfCFJVSF4wcp6Pw=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7186339620044103778" /></a></p><div dir="auto">Hearty congratulations to Peter Cole on passing the advanced driving test. Well done that man!</div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-63626788315647181422022-12-10T22:34:00.001+00:002022-12-10T22:34:18.811+00:00Sunday run December 11th cancelledHi Everyone <div dir="auto">In line with the Met Office warning for ice and snow in Kent tomorrow the Sunday run at The Barn has been cancelled.</div><div dir="auto">Keep warm and safe</div><div dir="auto">Best wishes Linda</div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-35405249169063881062022-12-04T09:32:00.001+00:002022-12-04T09:32:27.371+00:00Masters test passes<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBXmT6n193RgfC4Cj154km-ZhWe9vL0Tb2bvnmg4odTlj1nJsacMWjQ-EOD5fvh3KePzHxZg6lczSvJqIJoqLk6jlvW1MDaE-EjvOcQB6T6V_GiraLTdfyoMwOage9GjR8jPD9lCgsrRXs6O04ti5MXRuyHx8AvbTJNnB20rtaWstq1G2RB_wfeieIsg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBXmT6n193RgfC4Cj154km-ZhWe9vL0Tb2bvnmg4odTlj1nJsacMWjQ-EOD5fvh3KePzHxZg6lczSvJqIJoqLk6jlvW1MDaE-EjvOcQB6T6V_GiraLTdfyoMwOage9GjR8jPD9lCgsrRXs6O04ti5MXRuyHx8AvbTJNnB20rtaWstq1G2RB_wfeieIsg=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7173223944567700546" /></a></p><div dir="auto">Hearty congratulations go to Paul & Denise Atkins for both passing the Masters with distinction. What a fabulous achievement - very well done!!</div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-65578473324921909082022-11-27T14:25:00.001+00:002022-11-27T14:25:52.000+00:00Invitation from Rospa<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"> <strong>We are invited by our Rospa colleagues to join them on</strong> </span></div><span style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px"> </span><div style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Thursday 8th December 2022</strong></span></div><div style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>for a presentation</strong></span></div><div style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>by <br>Chloe Ward and Tom Morton of the KCC Road SafetyTeam <br>entitled</strong></span></div><span style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px"> </span><div style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18px"><strong>HASTE:</strong></span></div><div style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18px"><strong>Hazards, Awareness, Speed, Time & Eco Driving</strong></span><br> </div><div style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18px"><strong>7.30 pm</strong> <strong>for 8pm start</strong></span><br> </div><div style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18px"><strong>at the "Aylesford Village Community Centre"</strong><br><strong>Forstal Road, Aylesford, Kent</strong>. <strong>ME20 7AU</strong></span><br> </div><div style="color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:15px">Yet another interesting evening awaits and as usual there will be light refreshments and a raffle ~ what more could you ask</span></div></div></div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-22650748289285545872022-11-20T19:22:00.001+00:002022-11-20T19:22:14.445+00:00Test Pass<div dir="ltr">Congratulations to Catal Bishopp-Martin on<div>achieving a F1rst Class Advanced Driving Test Pass</div><div> Very well done!</div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAtDp3EJhtvO0f2sjXp9dK4cR7_6-9VXIHxRMdJW8omPAvcOzoeoyBHiHdQqlmQkFN6tc6RXJZd8lTfuOJ4hk8Inp3iz2LtDdxhTf2NRRUFt2Z7r1SObI8tfnZ5kywmJe7X17Ysq-2KlsKvQysVK58aF8O8jNjNpgasVDvKhGbSeD9dPuJYH12KTMj6g"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAtDp3EJhtvO0f2sjXp9dK4cR7_6-9VXIHxRMdJW8omPAvcOzoeoyBHiHdQqlmQkFN6tc6RXJZd8lTfuOJ4hk8Inp3iz2LtDdxhTf2NRRUFt2Z7r1SObI8tfnZ5kywmJe7X17Ysq-2KlsKvQysVK58aF8O8jNjNpgasVDvKhGbSeD9dPuJYH12KTMj6g=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7168180739453173890" /></a><br></div></div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-32811166829470807022022-11-20T19:18:00.001+00:002022-11-20T19:18:53.288+00:00Test Pass<div dir="ltr">Very well done to Nicke Williams<div>on passing the Advanced Driving Test</div><div> Congratulations!</div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLc9SZQb0YQyeLRXux1GHi-XO9RUBib8MMUlIj2MmFr4n-43gd107wZBvRAssH8EIiDtHXAmTTGnfDextvKav0boLqAocRI8KQ7u4Of-ZmyvnkZ_g4UQdkwYFJyV5MNBRy6xqFfuD_Fdnc7x5G1pJ_olNnZw31vtfA0IeqAvXCOp3wCWeM2of6qv_d_g"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLc9SZQb0YQyeLRXux1GHi-XO9RUBib8MMUlIj2MmFr4n-43gd107wZBvRAssH8EIiDtHXAmTTGnfDextvKav0boLqAocRI8KQ7u4Of-ZmyvnkZ_g4UQdkwYFJyV5MNBRy6xqFfuD_Fdnc7x5G1pJ_olNnZw31vtfA0IeqAvXCOp3wCWeM2of6qv_d_g=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7168179870798232146" /></a><br></div></div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-83178192162162547692022-11-20T19:16:00.001+00:002022-11-20T19:16:25.467+00:00Test Pass<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Hearty Congratulations to Elliott Brazier </div><div dir="ltr">on passing the Advanced Driving Test</div><div dir="ltr"> Well done Elliott</div><div dir="ltr"><br><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnrwRzDX-G-bJHm-e8_ZdVHa4AEXpSnQRwHaE3qJtw2w9UwSSC4OONZfgIvy5Lq9OmUPyzWFGJJbQcotC1bR2jBp2npTHIHKm_TxNiYnvScMfWL3V0LjhBmLCyjdt1hQuBsuRoHz0Inl77gjeKa0qg8sW11X74vrGWPUl08abRVM3raNz3fEAjYsOJRg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnrwRzDX-G-bJHm-e8_ZdVHa4AEXpSnQRwHaE3qJtw2w9UwSSC4OONZfgIvy5Lq9OmUPyzWFGJJbQcotC1bR2jBp2npTHIHKm_TxNiYnvScMfWL3V0LjhBmLCyjdt1hQuBsuRoHz0Inl77gjeKa0qg8sW11X74vrGWPUl08abRVM3raNz3fEAjYsOJRg=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7168179235703868066" /></a><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-49336636486453966032022-11-14T13:03:00.001+00:002022-11-14T13:03:48.135+00:00Dates for your Dairies<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Hi Everyone - some dates for your diaries</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">1) Our Social evening speaker this coming Tuesday, November 15th, 8pm at Grove Green will be IAM Examiner Lester Parsons with part 2 of his ambulance advanced training DVD presentation. This will be another excellent evening so please do come along. <span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Also you may recall that at last month's social evening when the Guide Dogs came unfortunately their Christmas cards etc were not available at that time but Bob and his dog Pasha will be on hand on Tuesday with goodies if you wish to purchase them..<span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">2) On December 20th, 8pm at Grove Green it will be our Quiz night with a Ploughman's supper, Sausage rolls, Mince pies and Christmas cake. As well as a raffle with the top prize being a Christmas Hamper there will be prizes for winners of the main and also the table quiz. This is a fun evening with easy questions so come on your own or with guests and enjoy. Soft drinks will be provided but if you want something alcoholic then please bring your own.<span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">As always there is no charge for this fun evening but do please empty your piggy banks to purchase some raffle tickets.<span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Looking forward to seeing you next Tuesday<span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Best wishes<span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Linda<span style="font-size:12pt"></span></span></p></div></div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-43247903909377402322022-11-09T10:26:00.000+00:002022-11-09T10:27:03.196+00:00Test Pass<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwxzb7pCqDWSV9ogHEH2lflVLkkt6BlBrFjAJAvzSQp7ycByHHUr_wOES7BJ40ZIAPZbytohLMW-B2D0eIfJuguUUbedydAJPjDRxJAlBecQmexBWDpdrlSNUnURaxh5ma5XonmtYXkAP0hY9ZfxINvEV0XoF1ZW2wMJhIP5bN8F5-6_yM3PXWH0E6Mg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwxzb7pCqDWSV9ogHEH2lflVLkkt6BlBrFjAJAvzSQp7ycByHHUr_wOES7BJ40ZIAPZbytohLMW-B2D0eIfJuguUUbedydAJPjDRxJAlBecQmexBWDpdrlSNUnURaxh5ma5XonmtYXkAP0hY9ZfxINvEV0XoF1ZW2wMJhIP5bN8F5-6_yM3PXWH0E6Mg=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7163960888590617570" /></a></p><div dir="auto">Congratulations to Arjuna on passing the advanced driving test seen here with his very proud parents. Well done!!</div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-59634109915523824182022-11-06T13:21:00.001+00:002022-11-06T13:21:28.153+00:00Test Pass<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhURos2mvsGpVcOCj7J6NOakHhUFwQkaaWY4L3gGYMNKA7fZs37Gcopb8h0bxZG6ahKe4Rn8QCitnXvx9xAzQKOFlImdRQyWq8u34ddV3npKzHxd4Lr1RoT1hjhPXNUQsuh9mngNfd8U0tfTJYvYvpwD6m7qiYtmCB2POglGPRcj1REUT7Zj6p7FXbMMw"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhURos2mvsGpVcOCj7J6NOakHhUFwQkaaWY4L3gGYMNKA7fZs37Gcopb8h0bxZG6ahKe4Rn8QCitnXvx9xAzQKOFlImdRQyWq8u34ddV3npKzHxd4Lr1RoT1hjhPXNUQsuh9mngNfd8U0tfTJYvYvpwD6m7qiYtmCB2POglGPRcj1REUT7Zj6p7FXbMMw=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7162892577846486930" /></a></p><div dir="auto">Hearty Congratulations go to Arjuna Rupasinha on passing the advanced driving test. Well done that man!</div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-14483233031450660812022-10-22T14:04:00.001+01:002022-10-22T14:04:55.795+01:00Guide Dogs steal the show!<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt">At our October social evening </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt">we were pleased to welcome </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt">two representatives from the</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Guide Dogs For The Blind (David and Bob)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:14.98px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">both of whom were visually impaired and their amazing Guide Dogs</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:14.98px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Gordon aged 8 & Pasha aged 4. What a great evening we had!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:14.98px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:14.98px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:14.98px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWutJbtejZjoMWV4dDilkoOOVo2jniPEXKP2c-uRf4gTMbFdFlPZaQzUyPMOoNZxAjxOb0fcjvXEqFWrNvXPiZaoDUGnV1pa_5UJ_dsB_0TmsvDtmks5TOB1tX16Q5VltYbQzjS-REy4XZUnGflPpslJkBp4FPmxKTtzuasMr2SKnjcfOSDLv0TuHSVA"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWutJbtejZjoMWV4dDilkoOOVo2jniPEXKP2c-uRf4gTMbFdFlPZaQzUyPMOoNZxAjxOb0fcjvXEqFWrNvXPiZaoDUGnV1pa_5UJ_dsB_0TmsvDtmks5TOB1tX16Q5VltYbQzjS-REy4XZUnGflPpslJkBp4FPmxKTtzuasMr2SKnjcfOSDLv0TuHSVA=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7157322035433442578" /></a><br><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:14.98px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9C3Dsn1-lb_1Ehx2SoCR1lvXTLnb38s8kOvudSjp4jStTS8Kwhd1Wn23wp-fQpVE3NVHhyN3QZ-VJiPN2OkZCvShsKkdCXwP6YGeT1decp8-mqV52w7agD4aTWbhe-YOH8UOfGmtejvr-yXRdjwyJluc0gX2uy_Jc60_qTc_ki0jNPNN4ZuHqropYwg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9C3Dsn1-lb_1Ehx2SoCR1lvXTLnb38s8kOvudSjp4jStTS8Kwhd1Wn23wp-fQpVE3NVHhyN3QZ-VJiPN2OkZCvShsKkdCXwP6YGeT1decp8-mqV52w7agD4aTWbhe-YOH8UOfGmtejvr-yXRdjwyJluc0gX2uy_Jc60_qTc_ki0jNPNN4ZuHqropYwg=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7157322050552123266" /></a></div></div></div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227841690080461690.post-12209814033637408312022-10-02T09:56:00.000+01:002022-10-02T09:57:04.128+01:00Advanced Test Pass<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVFSpiAdaQD25YO2Y1octpG7kjA9Vg9fOWSET9dfVJH6kZSmTMlpu9TA1_QXoMxwzbqzkq8bLXq24dpzaS6yUR53GGGCkvBEjpN4gS2lnLw1WEzvDX-Rz6gcNMLOGRP5zxTcTKoofltgrcIXjIpxn0cKF8cmbKXi5eKXsMDWLgs0kOnzS1zXCHQPdPIQ"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVFSpiAdaQD25YO2Y1octpG7kjA9Vg9fOWSET9dfVJH6kZSmTMlpu9TA1_QXoMxwzbqzkq8bLXq24dpzaS6yUR53GGGCkvBEjpN4gS2lnLw1WEzvDX-Rz6gcNMLOGRP5zxTcTKoofltgrcIXjIpxn0cKF8cmbKXi5eKXsMDWLgs0kOnzS1zXCHQPdPIQ=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7149836458021311378" /></a></p><div dir="auto">Congratulations to Roy Smith on passing the advanced test with a F1rst Class pass! Well done Roy</div> Kent Group of Advanced Motoristshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008030735537853150noreply@blogger.com0