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Safe Driving School of Motoring headed up by Jacqui Moran is based in Ballinrobe. A former driving examiner (SGS) and approved driving instructor (RSA), Ms Moran has years of experience in the business having worked previously as an instructor in Co Kildare before moving here with her husband Michael from Kilmaine and her two children.

Yesterday (Thursday) we saw our first real fall of snow in Mayo this year which brought cheer and fun to many a heart before the sun returned and melted it all away. But with low temperatures promised for this weekend drivers have been encouraged to exercise extreme caution on the roads.

From May 1 learner drivers paying for driving lessons should only use an approved driving instructor who registered with the Road Safety Authority.

From the beginning of this month learner drivers paying for driving lessons should only use a full permit holding approved driving Instructor registered with the Road Safety Authority.

From May 1 learner drivers paying for driving lessons should only be using an approved driving instructor who registered with the Road Safety Authority.

Good manners might seem old fashioned to some but they cost nothing and show you have an air of grace. However, good manners seem to be lost on many of this county’s drivers.

A road safety campaign targeting tourists was launched yesterday (Thursday) with a view to enhancing their awareness of road safety and enlightening them on the importance of complying with the rules of the road.

There was a 56 per cent increase in the number of drivers in Mayo who were given penalty points for driving while using their mobile phones last year.

Driving the car is a rite of passage for young people. It signals greater independence and the coming of adulthood. For many young people it is a sign of status. Young drivers are known as greater risk takers relative to adults. This, combined with the operation of a several ton vehicle and limited on-the-road experience, is clearly a mix that leads to greater risk. Reducing risk requires multiple interventions.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is warning road users to be extra alert and that greater levels of observation, anticipation, and concentration are required when driving in snow or icy conditions.