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Safety Most motorists back 12-month training rule for learner drivers

Most motorists back 12-month training rule for learner drivers

Research suggests drivers want learners to spend longer with an instructor.
By James Fossdyke 11 February 2021
Industry Covid-19 cuts mileage for more than half UK's motorists

Covid-19 cuts mileage for more than half UK's motorists

Affected drivers are being urged to adjust the mileage on their insurance policies to save money.
By James Fossdyke 08 December 2020
Safety 175 drivers crash into motorway roadworks every month

175 drivers crash into motorway roadworks every month

Baroness Vere has urged caution to protect road workers.
By James Fossdyke 19 November 2020
Safety One in five UK drivers has hit 100 mph on the public road

One in five UK drivers has hit 100 mph on the public road

And it's even more common among men and young drivers.
By James Fossdyke 17 November 2020
Industry More than half of UK drivers struggle with 'garage speak', study suggests

More than half of UK drivers struggle with 'garage speak', study suggests

And 50 percent think they've been ripped off as a result.
By James Fossdyke 16 November 2020
News These are the best times to take your driving test

These are the best times to take your driving test

Discover the optimal time to take your test.
By Dominik Wilde 11 November 2020
Lifestyle Three quarters of UK drivers no longer give lifts

Three quarters of UK drivers no longer give lifts

The pandemic has put people off car sharing.
By Dominik Wilde 11 November 2020
Safety UK cameras catch almost 10,000 tailgaters in just two weeks

UK cameras catch almost 10,000 tailgaters in just two weeks

Those caught will receive letters in the post.
By James Fossdyke 09 November 2020
Safety The UK's sleepiest drivers revealed

The UK's sleepiest drivers revealed

Southerners are apparently more prone to sleeping behind the wheel
By Dominik Wilde 03 November 2020
Corporate / Financial Nine in 10 drivers believe at least one of these insurance myths

Nine in 10 drivers believe at least one of these insurance myths

Common misconceptions include the belief that fully comprehensive insurance covers you to drive other vehicles.
By James Fossdyke 30 October 2020
Official Top 10 reasons UK drivers are not considering an EV for their next vehicle

Top 10 reasons UK drivers are not considering an EV for their next vehicle

Lack of suitable charging points and range anxiety continue to be the biggest turn-offs for the EV revolution.
By Dominik Wilde 09 October 2020
Official Gen-Zers changing minds about driving amid pandemic

Gen-Zers changing minds about driving amid pandemic

The car-loathing generation now wants to drive.
By Dominik Wilde 29 September 2020
Green Drivers urged to cut littering amid September spruce-up

Drivers urged to cut littering amid September spruce-up

Highways England says it picks 200,000 bags of litter from motorways every year.
By James Fossdyke 21 September 2020
Safety Lockdown saw drivers' confidence plummet, study suggests

Lockdown saw drivers' confidence plummet, study suggests

Survey indicates weeks away from the driving seat took their toll.
By James Fossdyke 21 September 2020
Technology More than half of drivers don't trust in-car infotainment

More than half of drivers don't trust in-car infotainment

60 percent said they didn't trust the tech.
By Dominik Wilde 16 September 2020
Safety Learner drivers find out 'what not to do' from their parents

Learner drivers find out 'what not to do' from their parents

Study from the AA suggests kids spot their parents' bad habits.
By James Fossdyke 01 September 2020
Commercial Vehicles Van drivers' biggest annoyances revealed

Van drivers' biggest annoyances revealed

Volkswagen wants you to consider van drivers as you return to the roads.
By Dominik Wilde 26 August 2020
Government Mayor of London could face legal challenge over Congestion Charge hike

Mayor of London could face legal challenge over Congestion Charge hike

Two organisations say "enough is enough".
By James Fossdyke 17 July 2020
Official Brits are worse drivers now than they were in 2011

Brits are worse drivers now than they were in 2011

Britain's worst motoring habits have been revealed.
By Dominik Wilde 03 July 2020
Safety Drivers urged to avoid MoT rush by booking early

Drivers urged to avoid MoT rush by booking early

The RAC is expecting a backlog as drivers take advantage of six-month MoT extensions for Covid-19.
By James Fossdyke 03 July 2020
Safety Drivers warned after 46,000 unsecured loads found on English motorways

Drivers warned after 46,000 unsecured loads found on English motorways

The warning comes ahead of lockdown lifting this weekend.
By James Fossdyke 01 July 2020
Safety Drivers urged to take care as new road layouts arrive in London

Drivers urged to take care as new road layouts arrive in London

The changes are supposed to improve safety after reports of speeding during lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 16 June 2020
Safety 14 million British drivers check their car once a year or less

14 million British drivers check their car once a year or less

One in 10 drivers never carries out any vehicle checks.
By James Fossdyke 15 June 2020
Safety Just one in seven drivers will make 'full use' of MOT extensions

Just one in seven drivers will make 'full use' of MOT extensions

RAC figures show roughly half have had their vehicle checked as usual during lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 11 June 2020
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