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Soaring prices drive motorists off the road
Drivers are paying at least 20 per cent more to run their cars than they were a year ago, according to a recent survey.
Government move could see more fleet drivers with points
New Government moves to hand out on the spot fines and points for careless driving could see a rapid increase in the number of company car and van drivers with points, says CFC Solutions
'No excuse' for more than 3,300 drivers
DORSET Police and partners’ “no excuse” team caught more than 3,300 driving offenders between January 18th-March 31st. Most were given tickets including more than 800 for not wearing a seatbelt or for using a mobile phone whilst driving including one issued to a person who was using a phone whilst supervising a learner driver.
UK 'to offer more road safety education courses
Careless driving could be made an offence that is subject to a fixed penalty, under new plans set out by the government.
UK road safety breaches are alarming, says Autoglass
Six out 10 UK motorists believe they would fail if they had to take their driving test tomorrow, according to a new survey* by Autoglass®.
Instructors hit out at 12-hour extra lessons
DESPERATE efforts to cut road death tolls by targeting learner drivers have been described as both "unworkable" and "confusing".
Driving test examiner kidnapped by angry motorist
A FURIOUS learner driver kidnapped his examiner and took him on a 10-minute terror ride after his test was cancelled.
Learner driver on fifth test tries to bribe examiner - then attacks him when he declines envelope of cash
Failing your driving test repeatedly can be extremely embarrassing but few learners would resort to bribery or violence to ensure they passed the exam.
Black box that marks your driving helping teenager prove he is no boy racer
The data is combined to create a driver rating, from one (dangerous) to five (safe). Premiums are reviewed every 90 days in line with the rating. Those who score a four or five are rewarded, saving potentially 15 per cent on premiums. Those who consistently drive on the edge and score one or two will see premiums rise. The worst may pay an extra 20 per cent.
Soaring cost of fuel cuts traffic jams by TWENTY per cent
Congestion on Britain’s busiest roads has fallen by nearly 20 per cent over the last three-and-a-half years as motorists hit by spiraling fuel prices leave their cars at home.
MPs could push through 80mph motorway speed limit before summer break Read more:
A planned increase in motorway speed limits to 80mph could be made law before MPs take their summer leave in July.
Speed limits could be cut in response to the fuel crisis
TOUGH new speed limits to prevent drivers wasting petrol could be introduced if the world oil crisis worsens.
Number of test fraudsters quadruples in seven years
The Daily Mail can reveal details of the huge increase which allows thousands of unqualified and potentially lethal motorists on the road with genuine licenses.
Who can drive after a stroke?
Wondering if it's OK for someone you know to drive a car after they've had a stroke? A few simple tests at the doctor's office can help determine who is more likely to be a safe driver after a stroke.