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Safety UK: 'Supercab' police trucks now in use on the A1(M)

UK: 'Supercab' police trucks now in use on the A1(M)

The supercab initiative has already caught 26,000 offenders across the UK since 2015.
By James Fossdyke 04 April 2022
Safety UK: Safety organisation fears risks of scrapping towing tests

UK: Safety organisation fears risks of scrapping towing tests

The DVSA is consulting on whether to scrap the tests.
By James Fossdyke 02 September 2021
Commercial Vehicles DVSA recruits more HGV examiners to help tackle lorry driver shortage

DVSA recruits more HGV examiners to help tackle lorry driver shortage

The organisation hopes increasing test capacity will increase the supply of drivers.
By James Fossdyke 24 August 2021
Safety UK: Data reveals most common reasons for failing a driving test

UK: Data reveals most common reasons for failing a driving test

AA analysis of DVSA data shows turning right and using mirrors also tripped up many learners.
By James Fossdyke 04 August 2021
Safety Research suggests one in seven cars should have failed their last MOT

Research suggests one in seven cars should have failed their last MOT

But three percent of cars that failed should have passed.
By James Fossdyke 25 June 2021
Safety UK: Highway Code updates aim to boost motorway safety

UK: Highway Code updates aim to boost motorway safety

Proposed changes include guidance on using smart motorways.
By James Fossdyke 22 June 2021
Industry Estimated 1.86m drivers have not renewed MOTs after extensions

Estimated 1.86m drivers have not renewed MOTs after extensions

The Kwik Fit research draws on data from the DVSA.
By James Fossdyke 26 April 2021
Government Government asks for drivers' views on updates to the Highway Code

Government asks for drivers' views on updates to the Highway Code

Highways England is running a consultation on proposed changes.
By James Fossdyke 03 March 2021
Government DVSA apology after driving test booking service closed

DVSA apology after driving test booking service closed

"Unprecedented demand" post-lockdown saw the agency stop taking bookings.
By James Fossdyke 25 August 2020
Safety Government to ban old tyres on buses and trucks in bid to up safety

Government to ban old tyres on buses and trucks in bid to up safety

Tyres over 10 years old will be banned from this autumn.
By James Fossdyke 23 July 2020
Safety One in 10 cars could have dangerous faults amid MoT extensions

One in 10 cars could have dangerous faults amid MoT extensions

The coronavirus crisis meant some cars got six-month extensions to their annual roadworthiness test.
By James Fossdyke 09 July 2020
Safety HGV MoTs will recommence from next week after three-month delay

HGV MoTs will recommence from next week after three-month delay

July 4 will see tests return after coronavirus halted proceedings.
By James Fossdyke 23 June 2020
Government Driving tests and heavy vehicle MOTs halted due to coronavirus

Driving tests and heavy vehicle MOTs halted due to coronavirus

The government hopes the measures will help stop the virus spreading.
By James Fossdyke 24 March 2020
Safety Driving theory test to change in April with video-based questions

Driving theory test to change in April with video-based questions

The RAC says it's a "positive change"
By James Fossdyke 20 February 2020
Safety Authorities begin month-long safety crackdown on M62

Authorities begin month-long safety crackdown on M62

The northern motorway currently experiences an average of five collisions a day.
By James Fossdyke 26 September 2019
Exhaust-related MOT failures down 21 percent despite stricter rules

Exhaust-related MOT failures down 21 percent despite stricter rules

That's despite an increase in the number of MOTs undertaken since new rules came into force.
By James Fossdyke 03 September 2019
Government Over-emitting Euro 6 cars threaten to scupper air quality measures

Over-emitting Euro 6 cars threaten to scupper air quality measures

Government data shows some cars exempt from ULEZ charges are emitting more than they should.
By James Fossdyke 26 July 2019
Safety Government considering ban on older tyres for large vehicles

Government considering ban on older tyres for large vehicles

Proposals suggest banning tyres more than nine years old from use on HGVs and buses.
By James Fossdyke 24 June 2019
Safety Calls for earlier MoTs as one in four vans fails its first test

Calls for earlier MoTs as one in four vans fails its first test

Vans have done almost twice as many miles as cars at their first MoT.
By James Fossdyke 20 March 2019
Safety More than a million cars deemed 'dangerous' by new MOT test

More than a million cars deemed 'dangerous' by new MOT test

Dangerous faults cause approximately a third of all MOT failures.
By James Fossdyke 19 December 2018
Government New driving test comes into force, examiners go on strike

New driving test comes into force, examiners go on strike

If you were one of the few who knew the driving test was changing, you may not be able to take it.
By Dominik Wilde 03 December 2017
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