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  Bugs cost motorists £44m in damage 24 Aug 2007 (News)
  Insects have been identified as the second-biggest distraction to motorists, causing 650,000 driving accidents each year, according to a new survey by insurance firm esure. Beaten to the top spot by strong sunlight, 75 per cent of drivers claimed to be distracted by bugs while driving
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  FIAT eco:Drive educates drivers to use less fuel 9 Oct 2008 (News)
  Fiat has just launched a new device that could change the way motorists drive their cars forever. The Managing Director of Fiat Automobiles, Lorenzo Sistino, presented eco:Drive to the international press last week at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. This innovative system gives drivers an accurate
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  Curios: Citroen 2CV Sahara 15 Jan 2015 (News)
  Even a standard Citroen Deux Chevaux is capable of crossing reasonably rough terrain thanks to its front-drive layout, large wheels and generous ground clearance. But Citroen reckoned a four-wheel drive version was a good idea, the end result being the 2CV Sahara of 1961
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  Ford announces dates for its Driving Skills for Life scheme 25 Sep 2013 (News)
  Ford has announced the dates for its free training scheme for young drivers. Ford Driving Skills for Life will be rolled out across the UK from September and be organised in conjunction with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA
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  Coronavirus: Driving test waiting times reach new high 22 Apr 2021 (News)
  Learner drivers are waiting up to 18 weeks for a practical driving test due to a huge backlog caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic forced the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) to cancel 241,127 practical driving tests between April 2020
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  5 MINI Cooper S JCWs Available to Drive at Moving Motor Show 10 Jun 2015 (News)
  BMW is offering drives of 5 of its 233PS MINI Cooper JCW up the hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed Moving Motor Show on Thursday 25th June. With the most powerful engine ever for a road-going MINI, show-goers will be able to experience the  John Cooper Works
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  Drive Caterhams at Autosport Show 26 Nov 2009 (News)
  Motorsport enthusiasts attending Autosport International at Birmingham's NEC on 14-17 January 2010 will get the chance to sample one of the most exhilarating sports cars on the market, with the return of the Caterham Drive Experience. The Caterham, which accelerates from 0-60mph
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  The perfect Christmas present for 11-17 year olds 8 Dec 2010 (News)
  upwards of 10,000 sessions for 11- to 17-year-olds at its seven sites nationwide. The scheme puts youngsters behind the wheel of new dual control SEAT Ibizas alongside qualified Government-approved driving instructors to give them their first taste of real-world driving in a safe, secure
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  Richard Hammond beats Sunday boredom with a drive in his Lagonda 27 Apr 2015 (News)
  Now he’s left Top Gear, TV presenter Richard Hammond is at a bit of a loose end. In fact, you could say he’s bored. So, in a new video posted to his YouTube channel, he’s decided to tackle that boredom by going for a drive in his stunning 1931 Lagonda
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  Safety for driving workers encouraged 4 Jun 2008 (News)
  Seminars are to be held on road safety, car advice and proper road practices in Scotland for workers whose jobs require them to drive. Stewart Stevenson MSP, the Scottish government's minister for transport, infrastructure
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  Britons 'love driving in convertibles' 15 Apr 2008 (News)
  Motorists in the UK are enjoying driving around in used convertibles, according to new research. Car supermarket chain Carcraft revealed a 33 per cent increase in the uptake of topless cars over the course of 2006 and 2007. The vehicles picked up most frequently by consumers
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  We have a go at the Audi Driving Experience 5 Nov 2015 (News)
  required to drive it properly. In fact the same is true of 4x4s, hot hatches and sports cars. You can just jump in and go. But a bit of extra learning won’t hurt anyone, especially with an expert teacher. And if you take your lessons at the Audi Driving Experience at Silverstone
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Ford Focus RS to cost from £28,940 16 Sep 2015 (News)
  Ford announced last night that its new 2.3 litre 350PS all wheel drive Focus RS would go on sale from £28,940. The car gets from 0-60 in 4.5 seconds and tops out at 165mph, eclipsing the new Honda Civic Type R. The 2.3 litre engine is basically the same
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  Half of drivers drive too tired, says Brake 25 Jul 2013 (News)
  Road Safety charity Brake has warned that drivers are taking too many risks when it comes to tiredness. In 2011 there were 84 deaths and 420 serious injuries in tiredness related crashes in the UK, yet according to Brake half of male drivers are happy to drive more than
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  Ford launches young driver training programme 25 Jun 2013 (News)
  for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and the Automobile Association (AA). The free training, called Ford Driving Skills for Life, will feature a combination of classroom based teaching and hands-on exercises, which will cover: vehicle handling, hazard recognition, distractions
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  Latest Vauxhall offers from Drive the Deal 28 May 2013 (News)
  Drive the Deal is offering significant savings off the price of brand new, dealer supplied Vauxhalls. Deals include more than £3000 off the popular Corsa and almost £4000 off the brand new Cascada cabriolet. Prices include road tax and delivery to your door
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  Test Drive a 370Z And Maybe Win Race Training 28 Jul 2009 (News)
  but with an accessible price tag. Providing 331PS of pure driving pleasure from its 3.7-litre 24-valve engine, resulting in a 5.2 seconds 0-62mph time, few sports cars can offer so
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  Revealed: Top 10 driving annoyances 16 Aug 2017 (News)
  From parking nightmares to texting at the wheel, we reveal the top 10 annoyances for drivers in the UK.
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  Learners to get motorway lessons from 2018 14 Aug 2017 (News)
  Learner drivers will be allowed to have lessons on motorways from 2018. The Government ruling lifts the ban that prevents provisional licence holders from driving on motorways, provided that they're accompanied by a qualified instructor and using a car with dual-controls
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  Young drivers offered free safety training by Ford 1 Sep 2014 (News)
  Ford has extended its free driver training programme for motorists aged 17-24. Driving Skills for Life was launched across the UK in 2013 in a bid to cut accidents and Ford has confirmed that the programme will return in 2014, with the first event taking