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When thinking about car accidents, most people think of a car crash on a motorway or a busy road. However, one in five accidents happen in car parks, and all of them can be avoided. With accidents regularly happening in car parks, here are the top accidents and how to stop them from happening. When…

Using a mobile phone in any way is set to become illegal as the government plans to tighten existing laws. In the UK, it is currently illegal to call or text anyone whilst driving unless you are in an emergency where you need to call for help. The new law that is set to take…

driveJohnson’s proudly sponsors Tony Mills and supports the England Amputee Football Team. Mills is also driveJohnson’s newest instructor. The footballer and long jump star made the dramatic switch to us from another competitor, and we couldn’t be happier. Following his prolific sporting career, Mills the driving instructor is looking to kick it up a gear…

The number of young people with a full driving licence has fallen to its lowest ever number on record. This comes after driving lessons and tests have been suspended during Covid-19 lockdowns in the UK. Financial pressures have also increased due to the Covid-19 pandemic, meaning fewer people have the money to learn to drive.…

We received some very sad news on Monday 22nd March 2021 that one of our long-serving driving instructors, Martin Mayston, based in Bedford had passed away in the early hours of Friday 19th March. Martin had been fighting motor neurone disease (MND) since 2018. At the start of his diagnosis and throughout the middle stages…

You could face a fine of up to £130 if you are travelling in a car, van or lorry and drive within one of the bus lanes, including on approach to the Thames’ bridges. Regardless of the hours that you’re travelling, the fine will be enforced with the aim of preventing buses from getting stuck…