Paul McCabe DVSA ADI

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27/02/2019

Paul's Motoring Academy is in March's Love Wirral Magazine. Tell us where you seen the advert

HOT OFF THE PRE55!

Look out for PMA in March’s Love Wirral Magazine. Tell us where you spotted our advert.

09/01/2019

A great first test pass of 2019! Well done Joss.

1st TEST of 2019 1st PA55 AL3RT of 2019!!!

A massive congratulations to Joss who passed his test this afternoon with a brilliant drive at Upton Test Centre. All your hard work paid off today well done!

31/12/2018

Is 2019 your year to drive?

22/12/2018

Make the decision

One Drink is Enough - No Drink is Better

Today’s post is not intended to frighten you, or use any scare tactics about drink driving. It has been posted to give you the facts about the effects on you and the consequences of making a decision to make that 10 minute drive home from the pub after a few drinks, rather than finding another way to get back home safely.

The Effects
Alcohol is a depressant that slows down your brain function and the effects can be measured from the first pint or glass of wine you have.
After a drink the brain takes longer to receive messages from the eyes, and so instructions to your body’s muscles are delayed resulting in slower reaction times.
This could mean the difference between stopping before a pedestrian crossing, and stopping on a pedestrian crossing.

You are more likely to take potentially dangerous risks after drinking because you act on urges that you would normally repress without alcohol. This effect of alcohol may have already placed you in a risky situation by convincing yourself that after only having ‘a couple’ of drinks you’re still fit to drive.

The effects of alcohol will not just last for that evening you drank. Alcohol takes time to leave your body so for example a strong pint of larger can take up to 3 hours to leave your system before it is legal for you to drive again. So a night of booze will mean that you could still be well over the limit the morning after.

How much can I drink?
There is no foolproof way of drinking and staying under the limit. The level varies from person to person due to

Weight
Gender
Metabolism
Current stress levels
Age – younger people tend to process alcohol more slowly

Because there is no guaranteed amount that would keep you under the limit all that can be said is one drink is enough – no drink is better.

Also take into account that a measure of alcohol poured in a bar or pub may be completely different than a measure that you pour at home.

The consequences
Causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs.

A maximum of 14 years imprisonment, an unlimited fine, disqualification from driving for at least 2 years and a mandatory extended driving test.

Driving or attempting to drive whilst above the legal limit or unfit through drink or drugs.

6 months imprisonment, a fine of up to £5000 and disqualification from driving for at least 12 months (3 years if convicted twice in 10 years).

Being in charge of a vehicle whilst above the legal limit or unfit through drink and drugs.

3 months imprisonment, a fine of up to £2500 and discretionary disqualification from driving.

Refusing to provide a specimen of breath, blood or urine for analysis.

6 months imprisonment, a fine of up to £5000 and disqualification from driving for at least 12 months.

Drink Driving Myths you won’t get away with.

Sucking on pennies or an alkaline battery
Licking a piece of tinfoil
Putting a fresh stick of chewing gum in your mouth before being tested
Holding your breath before a breathalyser test or hardly blowing during the test
Eating starchy foods

Modern breathalysers are pretty foolproof; if you have been drinking there is no escaping a positive (for alcohol) result.

Remember that being under the limit doesn’t necessarily guarantee your safety from prosecution. You can still be charged with the offence of being impaired through the effects of alcohol.

you can now download a 'Morning After' app to help you to check when you'll be safe to drive after a night. It's free to download from Google Play and the App Store.

Stay safe, stay on the roads, and stay sober when driving.

PMA

17/12/2018

Another fantastic first time pass this morning for PMA

PA55 AL3RT!

A massive congratulations to Jess T who has just passed her driving test 1st time at Upton Test Centre recording only 5 minors. That’s a brilliant drive and well deserved. Enjoy driving!

10/12/2018

Another 1st time pass for

PA55 AL3RT

A massive congratulations to Edward C who has just passed his test this morning 1st time with a fantastic drive around Upton Test Centre. Well done and enjoy driving!

04/12/2018

Thinking of driving lessons for Christmas? 🎄

25/11/2018

Only 30 days until Christmas 🎄 Give the gift of driving for Christmas this year.

30 days until Christmas! Which means you only have 29 more shopping days.

Is a Christmas voucher from PMA on your list? Intro 90, 5 Lesson or 10 Lesson vouchers available now.

16/11/2018

Another 1st time pass

PA55 AL3RT!!!

Well done to Dan F who’s just passed his test 1st time with only 3 minors at Upton Test Centre. That’s a brilliant result and got a compliment from the examiner about the standard of his driving. Enjoy driving!

15/11/2018

Changing a car bulb

Can you change your car bulbs?

Last night after I’d finished my last lesson a helpful fellow driver let me know that one of my rear tail lights wasn’t working. I thanked him and this morning I changed my bulb. It’s no more than a 10 minute job once you’ve had a bit of practice.
Always have a spare set of bulbs in your car and the correct equipment for the job, you never know when you may need them.