http://www.venusdrivertraining.com en-gb venusdrivertraining.com 2011-9-9T00:00:00Z venusdrivertraining.com http://www.venusdrivertraining.com/page11.htm#102224 Just a quick update before I check out for my holiday I have decided to continue the Summer special 6 hour deal for a limited time. A few people have asked whether this offer can be taken and if they will still qualify for a prepay booking deal of 10 or 20 hours. The simple answer is yes There are no other terms and conditions to those printed and no catches with the deals. Therefore you could take advantage of the summer deal 6 for 16360 take the first 3 hours during the first 2 weeks training saving 3 hours for the week of the test the lessons between can be paid for on a lesson by lesson basis or at a discounted prepay deal. It really is that simple and straightforward. A great way to save money so take advantage of the Summer deal before it ends.See you all on the otherside of my holiday fingers crossed for some half decent weather 2011-9-9 21:22:07 http://www.venusdrivertraining.com/page11.htm#97375 2011-6-30 11:40:50 http://www.venusdrivertraining.com/page11.htm#79828 A must watch. I thoroughly enjoyed this show tonight and have a great respect for the police especially the traffic cops who manage to keep a great sense of banter and camaraderie this is after all what sees them through one day to the next. The message from the police was crystal clear driving while distracted on a mobile or after a couple of drinks are not minor offences they cost lives. They showed some horrific accident scenes involving body bags I dont know how anyone could watch that and still not get it. Its not ok to not take driving seriously its not ok to not give it your full attention every moment in the car could potentially change yours or someone elses life. One thing that really stood out was the lack of punishment for driving offences in the uk they just dont match the crime. If you havent seen the programme I would recommend watching it. If only people would get the message behind this show then more people could enjoy driving and not have to constantly be looki... 2010-11-8 22:26:33 http://www.venusdrivertraining.com/page11.htm#76612 I have restructured the intensive courses available and Venus now has a new mini intensive course taken over either 2 or 3weeks. The pricing and structure is simple and straight forward. Either 20 hours over 2 weeks Or 30 hours over 3 weeks Both courses are based on taking 2 hours a day each week MondayFriday. Saturdays may be available please check. For Prices and further information please email or phone. 2010-9-28 22:03:34 http://www.venusdrivertraining.com/page11.htm#75189 Below is detailed information as posted on the DSA website. The changes to the practical test have been in the pipeline for a long time contrary to what the media would have you believe. This is not a massive change nor does it make the test any more difficult. It is simply different. If you havent taken a test before then you have nothing to compare it too so please everybody stop worrying. A competent instructor will ensure all pupils have nothing to fear about the changes. Independent driving and riding section of the practical test Independent driving will become part of the practical driving test in Great Britain in October 2010. Find out what independent driving is and how it will be assessed during the practical driving test. Which tests will include the independent driving or riding section The independent driving or riding section will be included in the following practical driving tests car motorcycle module two large goods vehicle LGV passenger carrying vehicl... 2010-9-10 21:46:39 http://www.venusdrivertraining.com/page11.htm#69681 Independent driving the facts Driving Standards Agency sent this bulletin on June 04 2010 0930 AM Independent driving the facts Independent driving will become part of the practical driving test in Great Britain in October 2010. Its tasking the candidate to drive for about 10 minutes either following a series of directions following traffic signs or a combination of both. To help the candidate be clear about where theyre going the examiner can show them a diagram too. It doesnt matter if candidates dont remember every direction or if they go the wrong way that can happen to the most experienced drivers. Newspaper reports The claim in some newspapers that independent driving would lead to a fall in the driving test pass rate is based on early research where conditions did not reflect the eventual design of the new element of the test. Subsequent trials with a larger number of participants and more closely reflecting the conditions in the planned new test showed no significant... 2010-7-6 16:28:57 http://www.venusdrivertraining.com/page11.htm#69678 Driving test fees Driving test fees effective from 5 October 2009 Theory test fees Price Standard fee for car and motorcycle 16331.00 Multiple choice questions for bus and lorry drivers 16335.00 Hazard perception test for bus and lorry drivers 16315.00 Driver CPC theory test case studies 16330.00 Practical test type Weekday price Weekday evening and weekend price Car 16362.00 16375.00 Tractor and other specialist vehicles 16362.00 16375.00 Motorcycle Module 1 16315.50 16315.50 Motorcycle Module 2 16375.00 16388.50 Lorry and bus 163115.00 163141.00 Driver CPC Practical test includes automated issue of Driver Qualification Card DQC 16355.00 16363.00 Car and trailer 163115.00 163141.00 Extended test for disqualified drivers Weekday price Saturday price Car 163124.00 163150.00 Motorcycle Module 1 16315... 2010-7-6 16:19:13 http://www.venusdrivertraining.com/page11.htm#54348 It looks like today is the real start to the cold winter weather. The fog has certainly come in over Nottingham. Its a good chance for people to learn in all kinds of weather conditions and gain more driving experience. An unfortunate side of learning to drive in the summer has always been the weather. If it stays fairly dry and sunny in summer its important to teach people the theory of driving in poor conditions. Venus dont shy away from teaching in frosty snowy and icy conditions as long as they have had enough driving practice prior to this so they have reasonably good control over the car and can therefore be taught safely. If the weather conditions are far too dangerous for an uneccessary journey or the pupil is not at the required standard is struggling with car control in good conditions then Venus will arrange another suitable lesson time. Last year although there was snow for about a week we managed to keep most lessons at the arranged time and taught pupils some really ... 2009-12-11 12:03:36 http://www.venusdrivertraining.com/page11.htm#54256 Unfortunately it has been one of those days when things dont seem to go right. I have been experiencing problems with the Venus email account all day. This evening the Venus website is playing up as well Sorry to anyone who has been browsing the site today and had problems with pages and pictures loading. I am aware of this problem and I am doing my best to get it fixed asap. Oh well at least it didnt rain today that makes a change 2009-12-9 22:14:50 http://www.venusdrivertraining.com/page11.htm#54173 I received the latest despatch DSA magazine for road safety professionals today it contains an important update for all driving instructors and driving test candidates. Here is a summary Observer on test In August Despatch updated instructors on the Learning to Drive programme including a proposal to require candidates to have an observer on test from October 2010. The proposal generated a lot of debate and after meetings with the ADI consultative groups the DSA have decided not to make it compulsory. Instead of making an observer on all tests compulsory the DSA have decided instead that examiners will ask candidates at the start of the test if they want their driving instructor or another observer who could be a parent guardian or friend who has accompanied them to the test centre and is preferably the person who taught them to drive to sit in. Examiners will then ask candidates if they want their instructor present for the test result and debrief. The DSA believes that t... 2009-12-8 23:20:26