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  Surge in number of children disqualified from driving 23 Jul 2018 (News)
  The number of children being disqualified from driving has exceeded 1000 for the first time on record. Data from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) obtained by the Daily Mail show that the number of youngsters aged 16 or under being disqualified from driving
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  First time pass for the first ever electric vehicle driving test 7 Feb 2013 (News)
  Navdeep Singh, an 18-year-old learner driver, passed his driving test first time, and in doing so made history by being the first person to pass a driving test in an electric vehicle – in this case the Vauxhall Ampera range-extended electric vehicle
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  Subaru's new model 'may help drivers save cash' 24 Feb 2009 (News)
  system. Priced from £9,995, 100 editions of the model are to be built - half in Shining Red and the other half in Black Mica. Subaru stated: "The new Justy 1.0 Twin Cam now offers even more - and offers a racy alternative for the younger and the young-at-heart motorist
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  Consultation aims to tighten mobile phone driving laws 19 Oct 2020 (News)
  . >>> Nearly one-in-five young people make video calls while driving The law - written in 2003 - states that an offence is committed if a driver uses a handheld phone for 'interactive telecommunication' while behind the wheel. As smartphones were not in existence then, the law no longer reflects
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  Company car drivers 'oblivious' to risk on country roads 29 Oct 2014 (News)
  : "As a young racing driver, I learnt a number of key skills, such as looking ahead and judging the road conditions. These skills are equally important for everyday driving in Britain. "Being a responsible driver, I try to anticipate hidden hazards and brake before the bend, and this is critical
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  New driving test from December will require following sat nav directions 15 Apr 2017 (News)
  for over a quarter of all deaths for those between age 15 and 19.  It's hoped that the new driving test will help lower the number of accidents among young drivers, who currently account for a fifth of the 2000 people killed on Britain's roads every year
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  Admiral barred from using Facebook to price car insurance 2 Nov 2016 (News)
  service for young drivers who are looking to buy or drive their first car. The move would have given the car insurance giant unprecedented access to its customers’ social media accounts.  On the day that the service was due to launched, however, Facebook blocked Admiral from
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  Seatbelt law 25 today 31 Jan 2008 (News)
  ". "With up to 15 drivers and front seat passengers killed each year by the impact of an unbelted rear seat passenger it is vital that everyone - young or old, travelling in the front or back - wears a seatbelt," commented the official. George Cayley developed the first seatbelts, for aircraft
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  Mazda5 comes to UK 22 Jan 2008 (News)
  to Mazda UK marketing director Mark Cameron, two key attractions to the range will be convenience and handling. He added that the vehicles will be a hit with young professionals between the ages of 35 and 45 and that it will be promoted as "a fine handling car that has our brand's typically
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  Hands-free phones should be banned, says road safety charity 18 Nov 2013 (News)
  fines for using a mobile at the wheel, made it easier for the police to tackle bad driving behaviour and we are looking at how we can improve young driver safety. I welcome Brake's Road Safety Week initiative which helps raises awareness of the importance of road safety."
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  Carmaker voices support for road safety initiative 26 May 2009 (News)
  . The programme allows youngsters to have their style behind the wheel analysed by a police response officer who will be able to highlight any areas of weakness. PC David Lee claimed: "The assessment drives have a massive impact and are hugely beneficial to the young drivers who take part
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  Lewis Hamilton Sets Standard for Mercedes Benz World Driving Academy 14 Aug 2009 (News)
  . At the wheel of a dual controlled Mercedes-Benz A-Class those over 12 years old and taller than 1.5 metres can take to the handling circuits.  Under the supervision of resident Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy coaches, young drivers and parents will undertake a number of fun
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  Insurance tax adds over £100 to your car premium 22 Jan 2016 (News)
  for continually rising premiums, which are said to add around £50 to a typical policy. Perhaps surprisingly, it’s older drivers that are facing the biggest rises with policies for over 50s going up more than 16 per cent in 2015, while young drivers – whose policies are already sky high
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  Motorists name children as 'big distraction' 19 Feb 2008 (News)
  British motorists have claimed that children in the back seat of their vehicles provide the biggest distraction when they are driving, new research shows. French motor manufacturer Citroen has found that out of 1,000 polled, 90 per cent believe young people in their car make them lose
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  Europcar Now Rents to 21 Year Olds 21 Feb 2008 (News)
  , whatever their need and whatever their age, bringing them the best in flexible and affordable car hire." *Subject to 'Young Driver Surcharge'. For 21 and 22 year olds this is a daily price of £12.75 and a maximum price of £89.35. For 23 and 24 year olds the daily price
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  Simple car insurance mistakes costing drivers up to £677 21 Mar 2018 (News)
  by over a quarter (26 per cent). Young drivers were also out of pocket, with unemployed students losing out on a 51 per cent saving by listing themselves as ‘unemployed’, instead of the more accurate ‘student’. “To get the best cover at the best price, you have
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  Flying Scotsman Trial to Begin at Mercedes Benz World 18 Mar 2009 (News)
  Experience – £110 for 1 hour •Mercedes-Benz of your Choice - £85 for 30 minutes •Kids Driving Experience - £40 for 30 minutes. •Kids Driving Experience - £75 for 1 hour. •Young Driver Training - £40 for 30 minutes
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  Drivers Don't Want Blanket 20 Limits 15 May 2014 (News)
  to be against the idea than female.  Fifty-five per cent of young drivers were against 20mph zones as a speed limit for towns while thirty-four per cent of older drivers were in favour. There was support for 20 limits in areas with high numbers of pedestrians such as parks (34 per
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  Parents offered motoring advice 24 Nov 2009 (News)
  people injured in car crashes were aged between 16 and 19 years old. Chief examiner Peter Rodger said: "For young adults, a lack of driver training and a blase attitude to safety inherited from their parents could combine to make a particularly lethal combination." Meanwhile
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  Over 14 million damaged cars on the road, new research suggests 24 Sep 2021 (News)
  per cent of drivers admitting their car was damaged. Young drivers are the most likely to own a damaged car, with two thirds (67 per cent) of 18-24-year-olds admitting their vehicle was "scarred" compared to two in five (41 per cent) of the over-65s