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SEAT puts disabled youngsters in the driving seat 21 Oct 2011 (News)
The SEAT Young Drivers programme is expanding to allow disabled youngsters aged 11 and up to get behind the wheel and build early driving experiences. The lessons mean that wheelchair users can get behind the wheel of a SEAT -
Just a third of drivers aware of mobile phone laws 23 Jun 2018 (News)
More than a year has passed since the introduction of tougher penalties for drivers who use a mobile behind the wheel, but new research has found that just a third are aware of the consequences of phone driving laws. The penalty for using a mobile phone at the wheel -
New drivers to lose licence if caught using a phone 1 Mar 2017 (News)
From today, motorists caught using a handheld mobile phone while driving will automatically receive six penalty points and a £200 fine. Newer drivers, who have a limit of six points within their first two years of driving, could find their licence immediately revoked -
The Price of Drink Driving Could be an 85% Insurance Hike 5 Dec 2011 (News)
Motorists convicted of drink driving could see the cost of their car insurance premiums rise by an average 85 per cent on average, according to MoneySupermarket.com . Research carried out by the price comparison -
Advent Calendar Competition Day 13 Prize - Young Driver Lesson 13 Dec 2017 (News)
day 13 prize is a driving lesson for 10-17 year olds in dual control Vauxhall Corsas, with a fully qualified driving instructor at 50+ venues across the UK. This will be a voucher for a 30 minute lesson. For more information on this and other Young Driver products -
Christmas Gift Guide: Top 10 driving games 23 Nov 2017 (News)
Driving games give car lovers the opportunity to experience cars and circuits they would otherwise never even see, let alone drive. They provide escapism that is ever more realistic as years pass, with graphics and physics moving on to the point where screenshots could just as easily -
DSA online test booking downtime 2 Sep 2011 (News)
If you’re planning on booking your driving test over the weekend then be aware that the DSA online booking form will be offline from 6PM on Friday 2 nd September until 6PM on Monday 5 th of September. The system usually allows users to book a practical -
DVLA confirms that some over-70s licence renewals cannot be done online 23 Apr 2021 (News)
Some drivers will not be able to renew their over-70s driving licence online. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has confirmed to HonestJohn.co.uk that some drivers who are applying to renew their driving licence as they turn 70 will not be able to apply -
Mobility Roadshow 25th-27th June: Final Reminder 23 Jun 2015 (News)
The Mobility Roadshow: the UK's biggest event covering every type of disability aid and incorporating Get Going Live takes place at Donington Park Circuit, Derbyshire on 25th-27th June. Get Going Live is a free-of charge test-driving event for young and novice -
Company drivers 'more careless' according to survey 13 May 2014 (News)
Drivers of company vehicles are 25 per cent more likely than company drivers using their own vehicles to have a minor accident, according to a recent survey by IAM Drive & Survive. When asked about car park bumps and minor scrapes in a work vehicle versus a personal -
IAM Launches Young Driver Attitude Report 1 Jan 2012 (News)
or seriously injured as young female drivers*. Thirty per cent of car occupant fatalities are drivers aged 17-24, or passengers of a driver aged 17-24*1, yet this age group makes up only eight per cent of all driving licence holders*2. The report also highlights the fact that young -
Up to £10,500 Off New Volvos via Drivethedeal 28 Jul 2010 (News)
a new XC90, these deals are not to be missed. Order now to beat the VAT increase. Volvo C30 DRIVe [109] ES 3dr £16,357 Saving £1,638 Volvo C30 DRIVe [109] SE 3dr £17,936 Saving £1,834 Volvo C30 D2 [115] R DESIGN 3dr £18,359 Saving -
Department of Transport holiday driving tips 26 Jul 2011 (News)
Transport Minister Norman Baker advises that people can save money by planning ahead and adjusting their driving this summer. Sensible forethought and improved driving techniques could save as much as £10 on a 500-mile holiday trip. First of all, check your tyre -
Green driving techniques 'help an eco-friendly car perform at its best' 27 Oct 2008 (News)
People looking for car buying advice may be interested to hear simply buying a fuel-efficient vehicle may not save motorists that much money if they do not change the way they drive, according to Clean Green Cars. Using -
Police using double-decker buses to catch motorists who text 27 Sep 2018 (News)
are then diverted to a designated location and shown the recording of them on their phone. Within a few hours of Operation Top Deck's launch, 45 drivers were caught using their phone while driving. On the first day of the initiative, a woman was caught eating a bowl of cereal while driving, she -
A third of company drivers uninsured for business mileage 29 Jul 2014 (News)
Britain has been revealed as a nation of hidden business fleets, with one third of British drivers who drive as part of their job uninsured for business miles, according to research from telematics company Masternaut. On average, these drivers clock up 4,708 uninsured -
Google to build self-driving cars 28 May 2014 (News)
Google is to build its own self driving vehicles rather than modifying cars from an existing manufacturer. Currently a prototype, the small two-seater doesn't have conventional controls such as a steering wheel, accelerator pedal or brake - instead there is simply a stop/go button -
Mobility Roadshow Next Week 21 Jun 2013 (News)
International Centre the Mobility Roadshow is celebrating 30 years showcasing the latest in adaptations and conversions that enable people with disabilities to find the best driving solutions for their particular needs – whether as disabled driver or passenger. In 1983 it was first to offer -
Aviva launches insurance-saving app 19 Jun 2013 (News)
Aviva has launched a new smartphone app that could save good drivers as much as 20% off the price of their car insurance. The app, called Aviva Drive, works with Apple or Android devices and monitors driving over 200 miles before awarding a score - and a discount -
Winter Driving Tips From the IAM 4 Nov 2011 (News)
IAM chief examiner Peter Rodger said: “Now is the time to start thinking about how to deal with wintry weather, so that when it comes along you are ready for it.” Rodger offers six tips to drive confidently in icy conditions: Ensure you have de-icer and a scraper. Before