Complete Driving

Very happy for this young mother to be. You did absolutely wonderful. Congratulations, looking forward to meet your new little baby in a couple of weeks.

Tomorrow, you may see an increased presence on the M6 from Charnock Richard services to Burton in Kendal, and we want to let you know why.

Saturday will see thousands of motorbike riders make their way up to Barrow in honour of the late ‘Hairy Bikers’ star, Dave Myers.

Titled ‘Dave Day’, motorcyclists will travel from all over the country to meet at Burton in Kendal, before riding in a procession into Barrow in Furness.

For us in Lancashire, we are expecting a lot of those participating to make their way up the M6 through to the Cumbrian border and on to the meeting point.

Our Roads Policing Unit officers will be out and about working with National Highways teams and Cumbria Constabulary, to help keep traffic flowing smoothly,

We’d like to use this time to remind you about driving in a manner which is mindful of the safety of vulnerable road users, including motorcyclists.

So, what can you do to keep motorcyclists safe whilst out and about?

🛣️ Drivers should make a point of looking for motorcyclists at junctions. They can be hard to see at first glance because of their shape and colouring.

👀Make eye contact where possible to show you have seen them. Use your indicators to signal intentions and look out for their signals.

🏍Give motorcyclists plenty of space if overtaking them.

🚗Always check for motorcyclists when opening your car door, or when doing a manoeuvre.

🚦Understand that advanced stop lines at lights to allow vulnerable road users to get to the front and increase their visibility. You must stop at the first white line reached if the lights are amber or red. When the green signal shows, allow the vulnerable road user time and space to move off.

🚐Check your mirrors regularly and be aware of who and what is also driving around you.

For motorcyclists, you should:

🏍Wear a good quality, well-fitting helmet and protective clothing.

🏍Wear bright, fluorescent gear during the day, and reflective gear at night.

🏍Take a ‘lifesaver’ glance over your shoulder before carrying out manoeuvres, so you know where other drivers are.

🏍We’d urge all motorcyclists to install dashcam on their bikes. This can be submitted to us here 👉 https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/lancashire/appeal/public-dashcam-submission

👆Please do read the above, and drive carefully this weekend, especially due to the unprecedented number of motorbikes we may see on our motorway network on Saturday.

Another very successful student this morning was, Anijitha. You were lots of fun to work with and you did a great job. I enjoyed working with you. I look forward to seeing you soon. All the very best.

Ayane, you did really good today. I was so impressed with your determination to get your license. Your focus on what you needed to do to be successful, knowing how important it was to get as many lessons in as possible to master your goal. I was very happy for you. Great job. I look forward to seeing you around town. All the very best.

I received two very nice message to day from two of my students who were successful in getting their license.

Hi Debra,
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your help and guidance. I was able to pass the test today, and I couldn't have done it without your support. I'm greatful for everything you taught me..! Thank you so much again.
Hope you have a wonderful day!

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Thank you so much for all your help and lessons. I learned a lot from you. I know I need more practice, but I will definitely practice and drive safe. Thank you so much..