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  What to Do about the Driving Examiner Strike 22 Mar 2008 (News)
  The Driving Standards Agency is urging all driving test candidates booked to take tests just before and after Easter to turn up regardless of the threat of strike action by examiners who are members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union. The union is urging its driving
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  Rural Roads Should Be Part Of The Test, Says IAM 23 Jan 2012 (News)
  The IAM is renewing its call on the government to make driving on rural A-roads a mandatory part of the driving test. IAM research shows that 82 per cent of rural fatal and serious casualties are on single carriageway roads compared with just 18 per cent on motorways
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  Young Driver Day at Porsche Centre, Silverstone, 15th May 28 Apr 2011 (News)
  The IAM, the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, is holding a young driver skills day at Silverstone Porsche centre on 15 May 2011. The day will involve a series of driving activities designed to challenge and improve young driver’s skills in a safe and fun
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  MB World Bids to Cut Young Driver Road Deaths 6 Nov 2008 (News)
  Mercedes-Benz World today pledged to reduce the number of road deaths caused by collisions involving young drivers. The Surrey-based Brand Experience Centre is hosting Safe Drive, Stay Alive in Action with Surrey Fire & Rescue, six free courses in which attendees aged between 16
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  NEW CIRCUIT DRIVING DAY PACKAGES AT ROCKINGHAM 7 Jan 2008 (News)
  DRIVING days have just got more competitive at the Rockingham Circuit in Northamptonshire with the launch of two new exciting packages for 2008. TrackPro and Time Attack have been designed to bring out the competitive streak in everyone, on and off-the-track, while
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  Are Men or Women Better Drivers? 11 Jul 2008 (News)
  www.autotrader.co.uk is launching a new challenge to find the UK’s best motorist and dispel some of the myths and stereotypes around driving! According to research from Auto Trader amongst nearly 21,000 UK motorists
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  Named and shamed: Britain's drink driving capital 30 Nov 2017 (News)
  car insurance quotes over the past 12 months, found that almost three in every 1000 drivers in Sunderland have a drink or drug driving conviction. Truro in Cornwall (with 2.6 in every 1000) and Coventry (2.53) follow in second and third place, with all three areas entering the top
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  UK motorists 'less likely to drive abroad' following Brexit 15 Aug 2016 (News)
  Almost three in ten British drivers say they’re less likely to take their car abroad following Britain’s decision to leave the European Union. A survey of 1400 drivers has found that 28 per cent say Brexit has made them think twice about driving abroad, mainly
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  More enforcement needed for law-breaking tailgaters 17 Aug 2014 (News)
  Drivers are reporting encouraging signs that the fines brought in one year ago to tackle careless driving are starting to have an effect. But these positive signs could be stifled if the police do not enforce
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  A Chance for the Young Disabled to Drive a Car at Donington Park 29 Jun 2013 (News)
  If you are a young disabled person over 14 years of age you can probably take part in an exciting one-day driving event on Saturday 13 July at the Donington Park Launch Pad, Derbyshire.  You’ll get to drive a range of standard production cars with adaptations
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  How To Drive Home Safely This Christmas 21 Dec 2011 (News)
  Driving home for Christmas Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week, he is advising you on making your journey home over Christmas: Prepare your vehicle – check tyre pressure, top up your washer
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  Up to £11,000 Off new Volvos via Drivethedeal 14 Apr 2010 (News)
  finance available with it, and around £6,000 off a new engine / new specification Volvo XC60, these deals are not to be missed.   Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe S 3dr £14,829 Saving £2,011   Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe SE 3dr [Start Stop] £16,764
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  Up to £11,711 Off New Volvos via Drivethedeal 12 Jan 2010 (News)
  , these deals are not to be missed.   Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe S 3dr £15,026 Saving £1,849 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe SE 3dr [Start Stop] £16,949 Saving £2,066 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe R DESIGN 3dr £17,051 Saving £2,074 Volvo
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  Cheap Volvo Contract Hire deals from £245.81pm 27 Jul 2009 (News)
  0161 406 3936 for competitive quotes on all makes and models.   Volvo Contract Hire Special Offers   Volvo C30 1.6Petrol R-DESIGN @ £245.81 Volvo C30 1.6d DRIVe S/S @ £262.19 Volvo C30 1.6 DRIVe d S/S SE @ £284.31
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  Hagerty Classic Car Insurance Announces 2012 Drive it Day 16 Feb 2012 (News)
  Hagerty International, the classic car and bike insurance specialist, will be hosting a classic car tour to celebrate Drive It Day, the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Club‟s annual classic car day.  As in previous years, Hagerty are inviting
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  Those that pass their test first time make safer drivers 25 Jun 2020 (News)
  Drivers who pass their driving test at the first time of asking are among the safest on the road, according to new research.  MoneySuperMarket.com surveyed 2000 drivers and found that over a third (36 per cent) of first-time passers have never had an accident
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  IAM Launches Sensitive Older Driver Assessments 2 Jul 2014 (News)
  Many families are worried that their older drivers may no longer be capable of driving safely, yet are too embarrassed to approach them. The IAM now provides a sensitive solution to this dilemma. If you are concerned that your reactions aren’t as fast as they used
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  New breathalysers to crackdown on drink driving 11 Jun 2018 (News)
  New roadside breathalysers that will allow the police to gather on-the-spot proof are set to be introduced in 2020. The new instant test means drivers suspected of drink driving will not have to be taken back to a police station in order to obtain evidence
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  Using a phone at the wheel is UK’s most hated driving habit 14 Apr 2014 (News)
  Almost half of all drivers (47 per cent) say they can't stand it when they see other motorists using their phone at the wheel, according to a Kwik Fit survey. That makes it the UK’s most hated driving habit, ahead of tailgating (42 per cent) and failing to indicate (35 per
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  Mercedes-Benz searches for best young driver 9 Aug 2012 (News)
  Mercedes-Benz is seeking the nation’s best young driver , with prizes on offer for winners, including a full course of driving lessons, test drives of brand new cars, a trip to the British Grand Prix as a VIP guest