DVSA is changing the way it handles complaints to make the process simpler, quicker and clearer. The biggest change is the removal of a stage of the process. The process …
New car sales down, emissions up
Registration figures show a seven-year low in new car sales, while average CO2 emissions have increased. New car registration figures for 2019 show a drop of around 2.4%. With a …
RED helps learners ‘Get a Grip’
RED Driving School, Michelin and Kwik-Fit have launched a tyre safety campaign, ‘Get a Grip.’ The partnership aims to teach learner and novice drivers about the benefits of using high-quality …
Most driving offences are for speeding
Speeding accounts for 17 in every 20 motoring offences, according to figures from the RAC Foundation. The analysis was based on Home Office data, and showed that 84% of all …
Number of business drivers killed or injured on roads remains static
The number of business drivers killed or seriously injured in road accidents has remained stable over the last decade. In 2009, there were 5,442 serious and fatal crashes in Britain …
Roadworks removed for festive season
Highways England says around 98% of motorways and major A roads will be roadworks-free in time for Christmas. The vast majority of roadworks will be removed from the motorway and …
How to report a dangerous driver
Nearly 50% of AA members would report a stranger who was preparing to drink-drive. However, if the drunk person was a family member, only 2% of AA members surveyed said …
November worst month for car accidents
The UK had 122,635 recorded accidents in 2018 – that’s around 336 a day. New research from Holts Auto also found: Most road accidents happen in November20% of all road …
Wednesdays in April have highest driving test pass rates
DVSA results have shown April has the highest male and female practical driving test pass rates between 2018 and 2019. The team at Bill Plant Driving School analysed data from …
Charge your EV for free at Tesco
New charging points have been installed at 100 Tesco supermarkets. Hundreds of electric vehicle owners can enjoy free charging while they shop as a result of a tie-up between supermarket …