Driving Lessons Gloucester- Customer Review- Jess Smith of Gloucester, 25th April 2016.

"I have started reverse manouevres on my lessons with Nick Butters, my driving instructor. He has taught me the key skills and a simple technique for each manouevre to help you remember each stage and the more you practise, the easier it becomes, and I'm really pleased with my progress. If you want good driving lessons, go to John Lowe Driving and ask for Nick."
Jess Smith, Gloucester.
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Driving Lessons Gloucester- Driving Test Pass- David Hartland of Hucclecote, April 22nd 2016

Congratulations must go to David Hartland of Hucclecote, who has passed his driving test at Gloucester Driving Test Centre on April 22nd 2016. David has been learning with his driving instructor, Jackie Kaur, who was, of course, delighted for David and said that he fully deserved his test pass and will be a very decent driver. All of us at John Lowe Driving send our best wishes, and thank David for using our driving school.
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Driving Lessons Gloucester- Student Hits Deer On His Test And Still Passes!

A sixth-form student from Essex has passed his driving test at the first attempt, despite hitting a deer during the exam.
Tom Lo, (no relation to our Tom Lowe!) 17, has told Newsbeat that he was about 10 minutes into the test when the animal ran across a road right in front of his car.
"I was picking up speed because it was a 60mph zone and all of a sudden I see a deer in front of me.
"So I hit my brake but unfortunately the deer was killed," he says.
It happened on a road near Colchester.
"I pulled over after the incident and my driving instructor had a look at the car and checked the deer.
"He said there was nothing we could do and that it wasn't my fault, so I was told to continue my test."

Image caption Tom and his driving examiner think he hit a muntjac deer

Amazingly, Tom passed the driving test with two minor faults.
He's told Newsbeat he was shocked after the accident but managed to hold it together for the rest of the exam.

Most pupils, when they've finished the test and they're told that they've passed - they have a big smile and put their thumbs up. But Tom just sat there quite quiet, obviously in shock at what had happened

Robert Jezierski

Tom's driving instructor

"It was quite an unusual incident to happen and it's something you don't expect in your driving lifetime I guess.
"I was a bit shocked and I didn't really know what to do. I tried to focus because I'd worked quite hard on my driving test.
"I tried to carry on driving to a high standard. At the end my driving examiner told me I'd passed and he had a word with my driving teacher to let him know what had happened to the car."
Tom's driving instructor Robert Jezierski, 56, said Tom was pretty quiet after being told he'd passed his test.
"Most pupils, when they've finished the test and they're told that they've passed - they have a big smile and put their thumbs up.
"But Tom just sat there quite quiet, obviously in shock at what had happened and a bit worried what I was going to say about the car.
"It wasn't that bad though. It cracked the number plate and there's a split in the front valance that goes along about three inches.
"But it was very fortunate, the amount of damage."
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/driving-lessons-gloucester-student-hits.html
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Driving Lessons Gloucester- Driving Test Pass- Shannon Brown of Gloucester, April 14th 2016.

Congratulations to Shannon Brown, who has passed her driving test at the first attempt, at Gloucester Driving Test Centre, on April 14th 2016. Shannon came to John Lowe Driving after trying elsewhere and being disappointed with the service. We teamed Shannon up with our driving instructor, Jackie Kaur, and Jackie has once again applied her magic touch and Shannon passed first time. Jackie was delighted and said that Shannon really applied herself to the lessons and fully deserved her success. All of us at John Lowe Driving wish Shannon well on the roads, welcome her to the first time pass club, and thank her for using our driving school. Well done! 
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Driving Lessons Gloucester- First Aid Knowledge Could Be Included In The Driving Test.

The Conservative MP, Will Quince is tabling a Bill this week that would compel learner drivers to attend a compulsory four hour practical first aid course presented by an approved driving instructor. This is intended to reduce the high level of death and serious injuries on the roads. It is thought that a majority of people would not feel confident enough to save a life at the scene of an accident. Apparently, just rolling an unconscious but breathing casualty onto their side and lifting their chin can be enough to save their life.
Such a qualification is nothing new on the Continent  where first aid is a compulsory part of driver training in countries including Germany where learners must attend a seven and a half hour first aid course and Switzerland where pupils are expected to have 10 hours of first aid training before they can pass their tests.
We fully support these measures at John Lowe Driving, and will make any changes necessary in our driving school to implement them. We will, of course, keep our loyal students up to date with any changes.
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/driving-lessons-gloucester-first-aid.html
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Driving Lessons Gloucester- Crazy End To A Test.

A learner driver who failed at a roundabout during his driving test could be sent to prison after threatening to kill his examiner and driving instructor.

Antony Kevin Alltree, 25, then chased his instructor around, swearing profusely.

Burnley Magistrates Court heard how Alltree flew into a rage after the examiner stopped him entering a roundabout in an unsafe manner by using the dual brake, on February 9.

 After pulling over to the side of the road, Alltree got out of the car, slammed the door and shouted at his examiner: “You would not have one that if you knew who I was.”

His driving Instructor tried to calm Alltree down, yet Alltree shouted: “All I have to do is make one phone call and you are both dead. I will kill you.”He then started banging on the car and continued to shout expletives. The examiner and instructor began to drive off towards the test centre and Alltree chased after the car screaming abuse.

The police were called and when Alltree arrived back at the test centre, he denied making threats. He claimed to have returned to the test centre to retrieve his provisional licence, which seems strange, as all provisionals have to be carried by the candidate throughout the driving test. They are never left at the test centre.

Alltree was released on bail, and the case is adjourned until April. The magistrates said that all sentencing options were open.

Events of this nature are fortunately very rare, most people accept things if the decision goes against them, but rarely, some people react in a hysterical manner, and the law takes a dim view. I have never seen this happen in Gloucester or Cheltenham.

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Driving Lessons Gloucester- Driving Test Pass- Brioney Davis of Churchdown April 11th 2016

Great result! Congratulations to Brioney Davis of Churchdown, who passed her driving test first time at Gloucester Driving Test Centre, with only two driving faults on April 11th 2016. This was obviously a very accomplished drive by Brioney, but her driving instructor, Martyn Brewer was not surprised, saying that Brioney was a very dedicated student who made a real effort all the way through. Brioney has her own car ready to go, and with the summer coming, what could be better? All of us at John Lowe Driving send our best wishes, look forward to seeing Brioney on the road, welcome her to the first time pass club, and thank her for using our driving school.
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/driving-lessons-gloucester-driving-test.html
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Driving Lessons Gloucester- Driving Test Pass- Brandon Crossum of Gloucester April 6th 2016

Well done, Brandon Crossum, on your first time driving test pass at Gloucester Driving Test Centre on April 6th 2016, with only three driving faults. That's really good going, to pass first time with nearly a clean sheet, not many can match that. Brandons' driving instructor was Martyn Brewer, who was very pleased, and tells us that Brandon has got a nice Seat Leon car ready to go. Brandon is also a talented golfer, so his test pass will be a big help with those golf clubs. All of us at John Lowe Driving send our congratulations, look forward to seeing you on the road, and welcome you to the first time pass club. Thanks for using our driving school.
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/driving-lessons-gloucester-driving-test_8.html
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Driving Lessons Gloucester- Driving Test Pass- Tom King of Gloucester April 5th 2016

Congratulations to Tom King of Gloucester who passed his driving test on April 5th 2016 at Gloucester Driving Test Centre with only two driving faults. Toms' driving instructor was Martyn Brewer, says that Tom has his car ready and waiting and will have no problems after such a positive test result. Martyn sends his best wishes, and all of us at John Lowe Driving say well done and thanks for using our driving school.
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/driving-lessons-gloucester-driving-test_7.html
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Driving Lessons Gloucester. Learners On Motorways.- An Update.

It would seem that plans to allow learner drivers onto motorways is to go ahead next year (2017.)

 This change will allow learner drivers to experience the different driving conditions and speeds found on motorways, hopefully cutting down the potential for accidents and confusion that can arise when motorways are first used by novice drivers. The student will have to be accompanied by a fully qualified approved driving instructor in a car fitted with dual controls.

These new opportunities will not be compulsory yet, due to remote districts, away from a motorway network, where some students live. It will not be part of the driving test either for the same reason.

Driving Lessons Gloucester- Driving Test Fraud and Impersonation.

As any learner driver will tell you, the earning of a full licence requires a commitment of time, patience and money, with few easy choices, but is regarded as such an important step in life, that most people will undertake driving lessons as early as possible. Your full driving licence opens up employment chances,leisure activities and ease of travel, not just in the U.K., but pretty much all over the world. so it is obviously regarded as a prized possession. Most people will go through the process quite happily and emerge with their full licence, but a minority of  people will try to buck the system, by paying someone else to sit the tests for them. This applies to the theory as well as the driving tests. Attempting to obtain a driving licence by deception is a crime that is growing. 

Criminal gangs involved in identity theft also regard driving licences as a crucial tool, and become involved in impersonation for these reasons as well.

The vast majority of learner drivers are going through the process perfectly honestly and are obviously frustrated and enraged when a minority of dishonest people end up with a licence without making any effort. These people are unqualified and unsafe on the roads and probably don't take much notice of requirements such as car maintenance, MOT tests and insurance. 

Here at John Lowe Driving, we are always alert for any "strange" requests from telephone enquiries and they usually come in a similar form. Somebody will call on a withheld number saying that they've just moved to Gloucester, having learnt somewhere else and they've managed to get a test for next day or next week, and could we collect them at the railway station. They nearly always speak too quickly and are easily confused. Any calls of this nature are immediately discarded, and in future will be reported to the DVSA fraud and integrity team.

The DVSA is on the case in clamping down on the criminals – and, very often, it is organised criminal gangs that are behind this activity – attempting to obtain fraudulent licences. Since 2004 it has had a dedicated specialist fraud and integrity team, involved in investigating and uncovering driving test fraud.

We get to know our students well during their time learning to drive with us, so on the rare occasion that somebody acts out of character can be detected quickly by our driving instructors, and appropriate action taken if fraudulent behaviour is suspected. Cheats and scammers will not get past us, we are here to take care of our regular, loyal and honest students, and to keep the roads safe for all.
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/driving-lessons-gloucester-driving-test_4.html
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Driving Lessons Gloucester- Driver Asks for Points and Fine, Instead of Course.

Police have reported that a driver caught using his mobile phone has asked to be fined and given penalty points rather than have to attend a "boring" driver improvement course. He had only recently attended a course on another matter and could not face it again.

He wrote, "Just give me the points and the fine, I did the mobile phone course yesterday and it was as boring as hell."

Courses are sometimes offered by police forces, instead of penalties for some offences. The traffic police shared the form online saying "some will never learn," adding that the risks involved in using a mobile when driving were well known.

It is not known where this took place.

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Officers said the risks associated with using a phone while driving are very clear.

No details about where the man was stopped have been released.

Driving Lessons Gloucester- Campaign for Driving Safety around Horses.

A campaign has been started by the British Horse Society to encourage drivers to drive with care and consideration around horses, as there seems to be an increase in the number of accidents between horse riders and cars.

During the last five years over 2,000 of these incidents have occured, most commonly in June, and this led to the deaths of 181 horses and 36 riders.

The British Horse Society is aiming to make drivers aware of the need to drive no faster than 15mph around horses, be patient, avoid unnecessary noise such as revving and using the horn and to pass with at least a cars width, driving away slowly. 

These suggestions on how to drive around horses seem obvious to most responsible drivers, but the statistics show that some drivers are not getting the message.
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/driving-lessons-gloucester-campaign-for.html

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