Drive Academy

04/06/2026

Congratulations 🥳 to Bob passing his test first time today at Newcastle Test Centre. No photo at the request of the pupil. Enjoy searching for a car and driving to see your grandad in Stafford. Safe driving Bob 🚗

04/06/2026

IMPORTANT: The DVSA has introduced new rules regarding driving test bookings. Please take a minute to read the attached flyer. Using unofficial test apps or social media sellers could result in your test being restricted or even cancelled by the DVSA.

31/05/2026

25/05/2026

🚗 We now have some availability for manual lessons. Please DM or call 07581 227676 for more information 🚗

18/05/2026

Posted by FAM Networks | If you're stressed, remember: China has a 25-lane highway that merges into four lanes. 🚗🌉

The viral photo showing what looks like a 25-lane highway collapsing into a bottleneck was taken on the G4 Beijing–Hong Kong–Macau Expressway. It was captured during China’s National Day Golden Week in 2015, when millions of people traveled simultaneously, creating extreme pressure on toll plazas.

The wide section is not a normal road but a massive toll collection area where vehicles spread out to pay. After the tolls, all cars must merge back into fewer lanes. During peak holiday travel that merge created the enormous backup seen in the famous image.

Transportation analysts still reference the photo when discussing holiday traffic management and infrastructure planning. The image remains popular because its scale looks almost impossible. It serves as a clear example of how travel surges can overwhelm even the largest road systems.



References:
BBC News: China’s Golden Week Travel Rush Creates Heavy Highway Congestion
Reuters: Massive Toll Plaza Traffic During China Holiday Travel Draws Attention
The Guardian: Millions Traveled During China’s Busy Golden Week Holiday Period

17/05/2026

🚗Learning to drive?

📆Remember that now only learners are able to book driving tests.

✅We’ve made this change to help make the booking process fairer and give more genuine learners access to tests.

👉Find out how test booking works: https://www.gov.uk/book-driving-test

10/02/2026

Congratulations to Elise passing her test today with just two driver faults 🥳. You can now drive yourself to work and other fun places!!
Safe driving 🚗

04/12/2025

In wet weather, stopping distances will be at least double that required for stopping on dry roads. This is because your tyres have less grip on the road.

In wet weather:

- You should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

- If the steering becomes unresponsive, it could mean water is affecting your vehicle's grip on the road.

- Ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually.

- The rain and spray from vehicles may make it difficult to see and be seen.

- Be aware of the dangers of spilt diesel that will make the surface very slippery.

- Take extra care around pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders.