West Midlands bus
~ The West Midlands bus is part of the service that runs locally transporting people from one destination to another with in West Midlands.
There are also other bus services like thé diamond bus plying specific routes, Ring and ride, Arriva, Stagecoach,The Green bus , Walsall Community Transport and more.
Within Birmingham the West Midlands NXBus is used
You can get the ticket on the bus or via the NXBus app on your phone.
Car ownership
Buying: You can check online at auto trader Uk
MOT: search for nearest garage in your area or speak to someone who drives a car
Buying car : auto trader
Buy cars from the manufacturer garage
as well if you know what you want e.g Range Rover, BMW and any one you like
Local garages as well but you need to go with some one who knows cars
Private people as well sell cars
– What is a drivers license . A drivers license is thé license or pass that makes the driver legally eligible to drive a car in the Uk with in thé category the person passed.
– Driving License: apply from DVLA
You can also contact DVLA by phone
0300 790 6802
Insurance
What is insurance: is the agreement by which a company or state undertakes to provide a guarantee of compensation for specified loss, damage, illness or death in return for payment of a specified premium
Different types of insurance cover:
Home , phone, car , pet, life and other sorts.
You can get a good deal from your own bank Barclays, Halifax , Lloyds e.t.c
Car: check on go compare site
There are different types of insurance cover for car: third party or comprehensive
Comprehensive is preferred
International driver license
An international driver’s license is a license that someone has from another country outside the Uk. The international driver’s license covers thé driver for one year after the first year you need to get a provisional driver’s license and use Learner plate on the car then arrange for a full Uk driving test.
this link is for someone driving in GB without a GB license
If you want to drive abroad
Dealing with accidents
It depends on who is responsible for the accident and actions both party prefer to take
Firstly acknowledging the accident and negotiating about repairs either through local garage or insurance policy.
If not agreed Police involvement and insurance.
If police involvement you get a reference number you use to chase the claim
Driving: always be aware of Road signs and markings especially if the road is under construction. Red lines, yellow line all have meanings please follow instructions and complete the online theory test prior booking practical driving
Car parking and Parking tickets: it is important to read the signs and information around before parking also make sure you park within the two white lines to prevent charges.
Clean air Zone: please check your vehicle details if you are liable to pay before going into the area there are signs telling you about the charges in Birmingham and outside Birmingham
Provisional license application : to apply you must be at least 15 years and 9 months, be able to read a number plate from 20 meters away, have been given permission to live in Great Britain for at least 185 days.
It allows you to drive while supervised by by your driving instructor or any driver over the age of 21 and have held a full license for at least three years. The only exception is on the motorway where you need an approved driving instructor
Find link
Police
Law enforcement staff from the government patrolling round environs to make sure thé public is safe.
Dealing with the police: be calm and listen
Immigration status:
Students over working check the government website for conditions to be met
Please stay informed with the latest changes in policies and government regulations regarding immigration status on the government website
Also check what your present immigration status can allow you to do and not to do
Benefits
It’s meant for citizens in the country with UK Passport or some others still under government support
Make sure you check before you claim any benefits if you are entitled to it
