A high proportion of learner drivers want their first car to be electrified, they told pollsters for the Motor Ombudsman. A survey revealed that nearly half (42%) of respondents would prefer their first car to be fully electric (26%) or in part electric i.e. a hybrid (16%), after passing their driving test. The research also found that male provisional licence holders are more likely than their … [Read more...]
Young driver insurance and new car package
Young Driver On the Road has partnered with iKube to offer novice driver insurance from £22 a week, along with affordable car leasing with Vauxhall. With one in four parents (24 per cent) admitting the high cost of car insurance is putting them off encouraging their child to learn to drive at 17, the UK’s leading pre-17 driving school has pledged to end insane premiums for new … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 June
Hyundai has announced prices and specifications of it new i20 5-door model. New i20 prices start from £13,995 for the 75ps and the 84ps is £15,495, a 7 speed dual clutch transmission introduced with the 1.0 T-GDi 100PS engine at £17,645, Connectivity increased across the range and safety features increased from SE upwards. A study of 2,000 car owners found the average new road user lets bad … [Read more...]
L-Drivers on motorways from 4 June
Learner drivers will be allowed on motorways from 4 June, says the Government . Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has welcomed this as ‘common sense’ and says it could save countless lives. An announcement from the DVSA yesterday said learners will need to be accompanied by an approved driving instructor in a car fitted with dual controls. Motorways lessons will be voluntary and it will … [Read more...]