North Wales is among the top places to head this Easter and summer if you have an electric car and want the best deal. Warwick has been named the UK’s top staycation spot for electric vehicle (EV) drivers, according to a new study by car insurance provider Ageas. The research, which analysed 100 popular towns and villages across the UK, ranked each … [Read more...]
Education: Road Safety
New test rules announced
New rules for driving tests will come into force over the next few months, said the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. It wants to make the booking system fairer and end the practice of agents creaming off additional charges from learners who struggle to find slots. From 12 May, only learner drivers will be permitted to book, change or swap a car driving … [Read more...]
Five ways to get free fuel
With geopolitical tensions continuing, the cost of fuel continues to rise but there are some free ways to stretch economy. That's why Ash Young, car expert at 1dot has shared simple tips to help drivers cut fuel use and save money: Check your tyre pressure every other week to reduce drag and increase consumption. Clean your windows and … [Read more...]
Wales’s drivers facing bumpy ride for some time
There is no quick fix for Welsh roads, reports ALARM survey Road users should not expect a quick fix to the condition of local roads in Wales, despite reported increases in funding, says this year’s Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey report. Significant investment in highways maintenance from both the Welsh Government, via the Local … [Read more...]
Survey suggests drivers support driving theory retests
MoneySuperMarket research reveals that almost half (48%) of the UK’s motorists think all drivers should have to retake a theory test every few years. Almost three quarters (72%) of drivers say they would like to be notified when The Highway Code gets an update to stay on top of rule changes The Government is expected to update the theory … [Read more...]
What the driving test changes mean to learners
Big changes to booking driving tests begin on 1 April. From From 31 March 2026, learner drivers in England, Scotland, and Wales can only make two changes to their driving test booking. If you’re a learner driver, a major change is coming to the way you book your driving test. From 31 March, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is … [Read more...]
Men say they’re on top in sexes drive
A new study suggests more than half of British men believe they are better drivers than women. The research from ChooseMyCar.com exposed the truth that 55 per cent of males consider themselves the superior sex when it comes to driving a vehicle. This jumped up to two thirds (68 per cent) in the Millennial age group (30-45), closely followed by 66 per cent … [Read more...]
The challenges facing UK’s fully automated roads
Highway engineers say the UK road network must be modernised and improved if it is to cope with Government plans for fully automated vehicles. The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation has called for a balanced and pragmatic approach to automated vehicle regulation that supports safety, sustainability and the effective operation of the UK’s … [Read more...]
Pothole puddles plague
The RAC fears near constant rain so far this year has led to a sudden spike in drivers being caught out by potholes hidden in puddles. Reports to the RAC from broken-down drivers about potholes in February averaged 225-a-day, nearly three-and-a-half times the 66-a-day seen in the same month last year and more than five times the 43-a-day … [Read more...]
Touchscreen controls are unsafe, say fleet operators
Cars with touchscreen controls are potentially more dangerous and fleets should consider removing from their choice lists on safety grounds, FleetCheck is warning. Touchscreen only systems have become more popular in recent years, particularly on BEV models, and this is distracting to drivers. The subject has been in the news this week with iPhone … [Read more...]
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