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  Pass Plus Just £35 23 Nov 2006 (News)
  Driving on Motorways Motorways are like no other roads: learn how to drive on them safely and correctly under expert supervision. Though primarily aimed at the 17 to 24 age group in the interest of improved driving standards and reduced accident rates for this high-risk group the grant, and scheme is open to new drivers in all age groups who have passed their driving test in the past 12-months.
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  IAM Tips For the Long Christmas Drive Home 19 Dec 2013 (News)
  Read these tips from the IAM and stay safe. Try to make your journey in daylight because driving on motorways in the dark in freezing rain can be particularly hazardous. Peter Rodger, the IAM's chief examiner offers these important tips on driving on the motorway at night: Driving in the dark can cause extra tiredness - plan your journey, scheduling at least one stop every two hours.
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  Drive it day: This weekend! 11 Apr 2013 (News)
  For almost a decade the Federation of British Historic Vehicles Clubs (FBHVC) has been celebrating the classic movement by encouraging owners to drive or show their classic cars for one day of the year. This year it takes place on 21 April, and there are events across the country supporting Drive It Day - if you're planning on joining in, there's 10 days to do to get your classic back on the road.
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  Young Driver Training Vital in Improving Road Safety 7 Dec 2011 (News)
  Road safety minister Mike Penning made an honest and passionate speech about ways to improve the driving of young people new to the roads.  The UK Driving Test, he said, was no longer "fit for purpose", and Pass Plus was only reducing crashes by young drivers by 1%. What is needed is better training towards a more realistic test, and post-test continued education of young drivers in order to instill in them the basic skills, observation and defensive driving techniques to survive unscathed on our increasingly congested roads.
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  Jaguar Land Rover launches classic driving experience 3 Oct 2017 (News)
  A new driving event that puts drivers at the wheel of some of the best-loved classic Jaguars and Land Rovers has been launched. The event, which is run by Jaguar Land Rover Classic, is held at the 5000-acre estate at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire.
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  From diver to driver 22 Aug 2011 (News)
  Olympic diving star Tom Daley turned his attention to driving at a special programme designed to introduce young people to driving, based at Goodwood. Tom is learning to drive in his MINI One D , which he was given as a present for his 17 th birthday in May.
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  'Britons' top European driving destination is Germany' 7 Jul 2008 (News)
  Speaking on behalf of the firm, Simon Ewart said: "These results reveal just how much Brits enjoy driving abroad ... It is great to get away and have your own freedom to come and go as you please." Meanwhile, recent research from Sainsbury's has revealed the number of people heading abroad in their vehicles this year.
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  Bugs cost motorists £44m in damage 24 Aug 2007 (News)
  Insects have been identified as the second-biggest distraction to motorists, causing 650,000 driving accidents each year, according to a new survey by insurance firm esure. Beaten to the top spot by strong sunlight, 75 per cent of drivers claimed to be distracted by bugs while driving, with four per cent admitting to reacting by slamming on the brakes and 22 per cent claiming they take their hands off the wheel.
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  FIAT eco:Drive educates drivers to use less fuel 9 Oct 2008 (News)
  Fiat has just launched a new device that could change the way motorists drive their cars forever. The Managing Director of Fiat Automobiles, Lorenzo Sistino, presented eco:Drive to the international press last week at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. This innovative system gives drivers an accurate insight into how their driving style influences their fuel consumption, and actively helps them to drive more efficiently, saving money and reducing their CO2 emissions.
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  Curios: Citroen 2CV Sahara 15 Jan 2015 (News)
  Even a standard Citroen Deux Chevaux is capable of crossing reasonably rough terrain thanks to its front-drive layout, large wheels and generous ground clearance. But Citroen reckoned a four-wheel drive version was a good idea, the end result being the 2CV Sahara of 1961 – which, instead of using a conventional all-wheel drive set-up, was fitted with an extra engine in the boot to ensure all-round traction.
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  Ford announces dates for its Driving Skills for Life scheme 25 Sep 2013 (News)
  Mark Ovenden, chairman and managing director, Ford of Britain said: “We are delighted to offer Ford Driving Skills for Life in the UK. These first training dates and venues are only the start of our Ford DSFL campaign and there will be more to come in 2014 and beyond.” For more information about Ford Driving Skills for Life and to register your interest,  click here  
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  Coronavirus: Driving test waiting times reach new high 22 Apr 2021 (News)
  Learner drivers are waiting up to 18 weeks for a practical driving test due to a huge backlog caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic forced the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) to cancel 241,127 practical driving tests between April 2020 and March 2021, a figure that has left test centres with long waiting lists of learner drivers who are desperate to take their practical test.  The Government's roadmap out of lockdown permits practical driving tests to restart in England and Wales today (6 May for those in Scotland) but research from heycar has revealed that eager learners will probably be met with disappointment .  According to a Freedom of Information request carried out by heycar, the worst affected areas with an 18 week waiting time are Halifax (Maltings), Cheadle, Isle of Scilly, Crieff and Llandrindod Wells .  Bradford (Manningham), Northwich, Isle of Mull and Bristol (Jubilee House) are among the places where waits stretch to 17 weeks while learners in Bridgend and Llantrisant face delays of 16 weeks.
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  5 MINI Cooper S JCWs Available to Drive at Moving Motor Show 10 Jun 2015 (News)
  Harry will be located on the MINI stand across the weekend and is available for interviews.* Anyone interested in driving the most powerful MINI ever should visit the manufacturer’s stand in the Moving Motor Show pavillion. Tickets for the ultimate test drive experience are now on sale at just £30 for an adult ticket, young persons (13-21) half-price and children under 13 free of charge, via  www.goodwood.com/tickets or 01243 755055 .
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  Drive Caterhams at Autosport Show 26 Nov 2009 (News)
  Located in Hall 4, next to the Live Action Arena, the experience will enable show-goers to share a ride around a specially-constructed drift course. "We are excited to be bringing the Caterham Drive Experience back to Autosport International," Caterham's Sales and Marketing Director Andrew Noble said. "With Caterham it's all about the action and the exhilaration of driving, so our participation in the show is much more than just cars on carpet.
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  The perfect Christmas present for 11-17 year olds 8 Dec 2010 (News)
  The scheme puts youngsters behind the wheel of new dual control SEAT Ibizas alongside qualified Government-approved driving instructors to give them their first taste of real-world driving in a safe, secure environment on private land. Devised to develop the driving skills and attitudes of youngsters before they are old enough to drive on public roads, SEAT Young Driver is also a great fun experience.
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  Richard Hammond beats Sunday boredom with a drive in his Lagonda 27 Apr 2015 (News)
  v=VdHqhoceoP8">Boredom solved: I'll go for a drive -  Hammond is shown getting into his Lagonda and nipping off to the shops to buy a Pot Noodle. The former Top Gear presenter confessed that it was love at first sight with the Lagonda, but that as soon as he bought it, he needed to figure out how to use it.
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  Safety for driving workers encouraged 4 Jun 2008 (News)
  Seminars are to be held on road safety, car advice and proper road practices in Scotland for workers whose jobs require them to drive. Stewart Stevenson MSP, the Scottish government's minister for transport, infrastructure and climate change, has backed the plans put forward by the Scottish Centre for Healthy Working Lives, in association with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
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  Britons 'love driving in convertibles' 15 Apr 2008 (News)
  Motorists in the UK are enjoying driving around in used convertibles, according to new research. Car supermarket chain Carcraft revealed a 33 per cent increase in the uptake of topless cars over the course of 2006 and 2007. The vehicles picked up most frequently by consumers are the Mazda MX-5 and BMW-3, the automobile company added, while newer convertibles such as the BMW 3-series have also proved popular.
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  We have a go at the Audi Driving Experience 5 Nov 2015 (News)
  This activity requires you to drive flat out at a set of cones and then, at the last possible second, brake as hard as possible and swerve around them – something that feels wholly unnatural and, first time around, a little scary.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Ford Focus RS to cost from £28,940 16 Sep 2015 (News)
  It develops 440Nm from 2,000 0- 4,500rpm with a 15 second overboost to 470Nm The all-new Focus RS optimises acceleration by introducing Launch Control technology to a Ford RS model for the first time. The model also debuts new Ford Performance All-Wheel Drive with Dynamic Torque Vectoring, for outstanding traction and grip with unmatched agility and cornering speed. Focus RS drivers can select four different Drive Modes that configure the AWD system, damper controls, Electronic Stability Control, steering and engine responses, and exhaust sound to deliver optimum performance in road or circuit driving conditions.