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 …
Nearly 37,000 ways to drive, claims Hyundai
Hyundai has revealed that there are 36,750 different ways to drive. The company partnered with Dr. Mark Hadley from the University of Warwick and driving expert Gary Lamb in creating …
Demand for automatic cars has doubled
Significantly more used car buyers are searching for automatic cars rather than manual, new figures reveal. The proportion of searches for automatics on AA Cars has risen from 9.9% in …
Slight decrease in road tax evasion
The government is still losing millions as a result of road tax evasion, despite a drop in the number of drivers failing to pay. Since road tax went paperless, the …
UK's penalty point hotspots revealed
The UK regions which issued the most penalty points in 2018 have been revealed. Avon & Somerset, Kent and West Yorkshire are among the areas that issued the most penalties …
Speed awareness courses reduce re-offending rates
Speed awareness courses slightly reduce the likelihood of re-offending, according to new research by Kwik Fit. A study of more than 2,000 British adults found that more than half of …
One in 10 drivers has had an accident driving at night
Around one in 10 British motorists has had an accident at night, according to a new survey from Green Flag. The study found that 9% of drivers admit to having …
Third of adults have had collision or near miss
Nearly a third of adults have been in a collision or near miss on the road in the past year. Brake has published this research at the start of Road …