The changes to apprenticeships announced by the government will encourage more people to take up vocational training across the logistics sector, according to Logistics UK’s Head of Skills Policy Bethany Windsor. Speaking in response to changes to the apprenticeship system announced by the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson today, Ms … [Read more...]
The best cars for learners are ranked
Everyone wants the best chance of success when it comes to passing their driving test and the car you learn to drive in can play a big part in boosting your confidence. Learner driver insurance specialist Tempcover has reviewed some of the top learner car recommendations and explored factors such as safety ratings, MPG (miles per gallon), vehicle size, … [Read more...]
More circuits open to young drivers and riders
Circuit training by the UK’s leading road safety charity will be coming to two new venues this year - Knockhill Racing Circuit in Fife and Bicester Heritage Centre in Oxfordshire. The events will be run by IAM RoadSmart, giving drivers and riders the opportunity to learn precision driving and riding techniques on a racing circuit, and to develop … [Read more...]
Limit new drivers, Go Compare pollsters told
A new survey has revealed widespread support for stricter limits on new drivers, with 88% of Brits saying there should be additional measures for motorists who have just passed their test. The findings highlighted approval for rules like car type restrictions and passenger limits, reflecting growing public concern over road safety and a desire for increased … [Read more...]
Young Driver launch lessons for parents
Only 13% of parents think they’re a consistently good role model to their children when it comes to motoring skills, according to a new survey of over 2,270 parents. The research, which was conducted by the UK’s largest pre-17 driving school Young Driver, has prompted the organisation to launch a special driving lesson for parents who want to refresh their … [Read more...]
Premium prices slipping back, say Compare the Market
The cost of car insurance has fallen by £72 (-8%) year-on-year, according to new Premium Drivers research from Compare the Market. The average premium declined to £776 in September 2024, compared to £848 in September 2023. August 2024 and September 2024 were the first months where car insurance premiums have been cheaper than the same period in the previous … [Read more...]
Remove tax barriers to safety and save lives, says IAM RoadSmart
The UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is calling on the Chancellor to take steps to both saves lives and reduce the impact of road traffic collisions in her Autumn Budget. By incentivising the take-up of additional road safety courses through the tax system, it will also help save motorists money as the UK emerges from a cost-of-living … [Read more...]
Learners ripped off in test booking ‘black market’
With the average post-pandemic wait for a practical driving test still at around four-and-a-half months across England and Wales, the RAC is today warning learners to avoid websites offering to book or alert them to available test slots and only ever use the official Government site. Since January 2023, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), which … [Read more...]
Welsh racer joins McLaren development programme
Welsh teenager Ella Lloyd has joined the McLaren Driver Development programme. The 19-year-old will drive in Formula E's Women's Test in Valencia, Spain, on 7 November and will then represent McLaren in the 2025 F1 Academy season, in an entry operated by Rodin Motorsport. Lloyd, whose family is from Pontypridd, joins the programme following an impressive … [Read more...]
Testing times for learners
If pass rates are anything to go by, driving theory tests are hard – harder than they’ve ever been. Pass rates have dropped dramatically since 2007, falling from an average pass rate of 65% to 45% between April and December 2023. This is based on the latest government data, which we have analysed with help from the road surfacing experts at … [Read more...]
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