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  1,000 Mile Porsche Drives Through Turkey From £3,381 29 Mar 2012 (News)
  What better way is there to see the beauty and history of Turkey than touring at the wheel of a Porsche? Enjoy an exhilarating 7 day drive from Istanbul to Antalya in Turkey in a 911/997 Carrera, 987 Boxster or Panamera  - 1,250 kilometres of superb driving over 7 days. After coaching, you get to drive yourself on the Turkish GP Circuit.
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  Drive it Day 2015: What's On 17 Apr 2015 (News)
  Subject to sufficient registrations, there will be a BBQ at the end of the drive.  
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  Kids Get to Drive Supercars 9 Jul 2009 (News)
  No more sitting in front of the box and turning green with envy as Jeremy Clarkson and company ‘smoke the tyres’ and screeches with excitement while driving the latest/fastest motoring exotica - now it can be your turn, too. Ideal as a holiday treat, Christmas or birthday present, or even as an exam pass or other incentive, a TeenTrackAttack supercar drive is exactly that – a thrill-a-minute driving experience.
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  Report calls for reduced drink-drive limit 16 Jun 2010 (News)
  Drink-driving is a growing problem and Sir Peter North's recommendations would bring the UK into line with driving legislation in many other European Union countries. This is a great opportunity to significantly reduce the number of road deaths and we urge the government to accept the findings in the North Review."
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  Kia now offers Venga to driving instructors 27 Jul 2010 (News)
  Kia's Driving School programme, which provides an all-inclusive package for professional driving instructors, is now available with the Kia Venga. The Venga joins the Picanto & Rio superminis, the cee'd & pro_cee'd hatchbacks and the Soul urban crossover on the programme offering a choice of instruction-ready vehicles to driving schools.
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  Young Driver Day at Porsche Centre, Silverstone, 15th May 28 Apr 2011 (News)
  The IAM has more than 100,000 members in the UK and Ireland. It is best known for the advanced driving test and the advanced driving, motorcycling and cycling courses. Its policy and research division offers advice and expertise on road safety.
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  NEW CIRCUIT DRIVING DAY PACKAGES AT ROCKINGHAM 7 Jan 2008 (News)
  DRIVING days have just got more competitive at the Rockingham Circuit in Northamptonshire with the launch of two new exciting packages for 2008. TrackPro and Time Attack have been designed to bring out the competitive streak in everyone, on and off-the-track, while providing maximum driving time at an affordable price.
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  Are Men or Women Better Drivers? 11 Jul 2008 (News)
  Programme (7th July 2008) recently asked motorists from five different stereotypes to retake the current driving test, as judged by the former chief driving instructor for Great Britain. Shockingly, the white van driver, OAP, school run mum, boy racer and a sales rep all failed the test. In light of this new research, Auto Trader has launched its Great British Driving Challenge to sort out the fact from the fiction when it comes to driving stereotypes once and for all.
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  UK motorists 'less likely to drive abroad' following Brexit 15 Aug 2016 (News)
  The survey data suggests that 14 per cent of UK motorists will take their cars to France this year – although it also suggests that when it comes to the business of driving abroad, many British motorists sit on a scale between mildly ignorant and plain stupid. More than one in five (23%) have forgotten which side of the road they’re supposed to be on while driving abroad, albeit momentarily, while four per cent have driven the wrong way around a roundabout.
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  A Chance for the Young Disabled to Drive a Car at Donington Park 29 Jun 2013 (News)
  If you are a young disabled person over 14 years of age you can probably take part in an exciting one-day driving event on Saturday 13 July at the Donington Park Launch Pad, Derbyshire.  You’ll get to drive a range of standard production cars with adaptations, including drive-from-wheelchair models, on a circuit at Donington Park that includes the historic Heritage Loop, which was once part of the race circuit itself and is often used for new vehicle launches.
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  Up to £11,000 Off new Volvos via Drivethedeal 14 Apr 2010 (News)
    With savings of around £11,000 off a facelifted new Volvo XC90 and 7.9% APR finance available with it, and around £6,000 off a new engine / new specification Volvo XC60, these deals are not to be missed.   Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe S 3dr £14,829 Saving £2,011   Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe SE 3dr [Start Stop] £16,764 Saving £2,251   Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe R DESIGN 3dr £16,831 Saving £2,259   Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux 3dr [Start Stop] £17,966 Saving £2,400     Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe S 5dr £18,090 Saving £2,070   Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE 5dr [Start Stop] £19,918 Saving £2,317   Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux 5dr [Start Stop] £21,195 Saving £2,490   Volvo V50 2.0D R DESIGN SE 5dr £21,476 Saving £2,572     Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe SE 5dr £20,250 Saving £4,275   Volvo V70 2.0D SE 5dr £21,498 Saving £4,429   Volvo V70 2.0D R DESIGN SE Premium 5dr £24,279 Saving £4,798   Volvo V70 D5 [205] SE Lux 5dr Geartronic £28,589 Saving £6,006     Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe ES 5dr £21,638 Saving £5,084   Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe SE Lux 5dr £25,056 Saving £6,167   Volvo XC60 D5 [205] ES 5dr AWD Geartronic £25,287 Saving £5,508   Volvo XC60 D3 [163] SE Lux Premium 5dr Geartronic £27,676 Saving £6,464     Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE 5dr Geartronic £26,347 Saving £10,433   Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 R DESIGN SE 5dr Geartronic £27,959 Saving £10,571   Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE Lux 5dr Geartronic £28,355 Saving £10,625   Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 Executive 5dr Geartronic £31,116 Saving £11,664     These deals and many more at  Drivethedeal    
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  Up to £11,711 Off New Volvos via Drivethedeal 12 Jan 2010 (News)
  With available savings of over £5,000 off an XC60, or over £11,000 off a new XC90, these deals are not to be missed.   Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe S 3dr £15,026 Saving £1,849 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe SE 3dr [Start Stop] £16,949 Saving £2,066 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe R DESIGN 3dr £17,051 Saving £2,074 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux 3dr [Start Stop] £18,164 Saving £2,201   Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe S 5dr £18,125 Saving £2,070 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE 5dr [Start Stop] £19,799 Saving £2,296 Volvo V50 2.0D R DESIGN SE 5dr £21,476 Saving £2,517 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux 5dr [Start Stop] £21,076 Saving £2,469   Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe SE 5dr £20,257 Saving £3,934 Volvo V70 2.0D SE 5dr £21,792 Saving £4,136 Volvo V70 2.0D R DESIGN SE Premium 5dr £24,279 Saving £4,798 Volvo V70 D5 [205] SE Lux 5dr Geartronic £28,386 Saving £6,006 Volvo XC60 2.4D [175] DRIVe S 5dr £21,561 Saving £4,867 Volvo XC60 2.4D [175] DRIVe SE 5dr £22,941 Saving £4,987 Volvo XC60 D5 [205] SE 5dr AWD £24,772 Saving £5,145 Volvo XC60 D5 [205] SE Lux Premium 5dr AWD Geartronic £30,084 Saving £5,605 Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 Active 5dr £22,269 Saving £8,630 Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE 5dr £24,661 Saving £10,237   (30% discount) Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE 5dr Geartronic £25,938 Saving £10,410 Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 R DESIGN SE 5dr Geartronic £27,480 Saving £10,618 Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE Lux 5dr Geartronic £27,877 Saving £10,672 Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 Executive 5dr Geartronic £30,637 Saving £11,711 These deals and many more at Drivethedeal
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  Cheap Volvo Contract Hire deals from £245.81pm 27 Jul 2009 (News)
    Volvo Contract Hire Special Offers   Volvo C30 1.6Petrol R-DESIGN @ £245.81 Volvo C30 1.6d DRIVe S/S @ £262.19 Volvo C30 1.6 DRIVe d S/S SE @ £284.31 Volvo C30 2.0D R-DESIGN @ £262.33 Volvo C30 1.6D R-DESIGN @ £251.27 Volvo S40 1.6petrol R-DESIGN @ £276.78 Volvo S40 1.6d DRIVe S/S @ £253.59 Volvo S40 1.6d DRIVe S/S SE @ £264.45 Volvo S40 2.0D R-DESIGN @ £275.88 Volvo S40 1.6D R-DESIGN @ £265.52 Volvo V50 1.6d DRIVe S/S @ £260.94 Volvo V50 1.6d DRIVe S/S SE @ £291.53 Volvo V50 2.0D R-DESIGN @ £299.15 Volvo V50 1.6D R-DESIGN @ £282.10 Volvo V70 1.6d DRIVe SE @ £267.46 Volvo V70 2.0D R-DESIGN SE @ £312.41 Volvo V70 2.0D SE @ £284.57 Volvo S80 1.6d DRIVe SE @ £307.81 Volvo S80 2.0D SE @ £339.94 Volvo XC60 2.4d DRIVe S @ £382.58 Volvo XC60 2.4d DRIVe SE @ £377.03 Volvo XC90 D5 ACTIVE @ £357.03 Volvo XC90 D5 SE @ £445.59 Volvo XC90 D5 R-DESIGN @ £467.68 Quick delivery, most models available in 14 days.
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  Hagerty Classic Car Insurance Announces 2012 Drive it Day 16 Feb 2012 (News)
  We at Donington Park are new and enthusiastic members of FBHVC and on a lovely spring day to drive your classic car through great countryside in the heart of England to a World class destination should make a fantastic day out for all those lucky enough to be involved.‟  Entry to the tour is free, but Hagerty are aiming to raise funds in support of the Marshall‟s Trust and HOPE for Cancer charities.  Places on the tour are limited to 150 cars, full entry details can be found at Hagerty Drive it Day       
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  IAM Launches Sensitive Older Driver Assessments 2 Jul 2014 (News)
  Or that your general driving ability has deteriorated over time. Or that you are coming up to renewing your licence at 70. Or that you just need a little extra reassurance after a break from driving, the IAM Mature Driver’s Assessment offers an impartial second opinion to help you make the right decisions.
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  Using a phone at the wheel is UK’s most hated driving habit 14 Apr 2014 (News)
  Driving while using a mobile phone is hated more by older drivers than younger drivers, with 62 per cent of over 65s naming it their most hated habit as opposed to 38 per cent of 18-24-year-olds.   Roger Griggs, director of communications at Kwik Fit, commented: “These driving habits aren’t just annoying, they are dangerous and some of them against the law.
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  Mercedes-Benz searches for best young driver 9 Aug 2012 (News)
  Mercedes-Benz is seeking the nation’s best young driver , with prizes on offer for winners, including a full course of driving lessons, test drives of brand new cars, a trip to the British Grand Prix as a VIP guest and even the opportunity to meet some celebrities. What’s more, drivers don’t even need a driving licence to compete – the only rules are that they must be over 16 and taller than 1.5m.
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  Volvo issues 'congestion charge scam' warning 18 Jan 2011 (News)
  There is even a suitably amateur website that Volvo has mocked up at www.avoidthecongestioncharge.com (pictured below) which claims to offer the DRIVe badge kit at a 'special introductory price' which includes 'full installation instructions' and works on whatever car you drive. But if you click on any of the 'Buy Now' links you're instead sent to the Volvo website with details of the DRIVe range.
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  Driving test turns 80 1 Jun 2015 (News)
  This week marks 80 years since the introduction of the driving test in Great Britain. The test became compulsory on 1 June, 1935. In 1934 there were just 1.5 million cars in use, but more than 7000 people were killed on the country’s roads.
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  Motorists confess their bad habits 19 Aug 2011 (News)
  Overall, 67% of drivers believe they would fail their driving test if they had to take a retest – a figure that rises to 73% with those aged between 17 and 25. Adrian Walsh, of motoring safety partnership RoadSafe, said: “There is a need for people to learn again how to drive.