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Driving examiners plan to strike over driving test changes 20 Nov 2017 (News)
Over 2000 driving examiners are planning a walkout on the day that the new driving test is introduced over concerns about changes in working conditions and the way the test is carried out. The Public and Commercial Service (PCS) union has warned thousands of driving tests could be cancelled when its members take part in the walkout, due to take place on the 4 - 5 December.
Red Driving School To Offer Affordable Fully Comprehensive Insurance For Young Drivers 15 Oct 2012 (News)
“At RED Driving School we recognise that the high cost of car insurance is one of the reasons behind many young people postponing learning to drive,” said Ian McIntosh, CEO of RED Driving School. “At RED our learners follow a structured training path which gives them the skills and confidence to pass their test and to drive safely beyond the test stage.
Calls for motorway training to be added to driving test 11 Mar 2011 (News)
Motorway training should be integrated into the driving test to help improve the general standard of driving, according to the Driving Instructors Association which also wants the current Pass Plus scheme integrated into the driving test syllabus. The DIA is the UK's largest body representing professional driver trainers and says those applying for a driving test should only be allowed to do so once instructors are confident that candidates have sufficient experience of driving on all the types of road they will encounter when they have a full licence.
The 10 easiest places to pass your driving test 10 Jul 2017 (News)
More than a million driving tests take place in the UK every year, but less than half of all learners obtain a pass which means drivers are paying over £40 million on failed driving tests. However, did you know that the pass rates vary wildly, depending on where you take your test?
Surge in number of children disqualified from driving 23 Jul 2018 (News)
The DVLA figures were obtained under a Freedom of Information request and show that 242 children were found guilty of dangerous or reckless driving in the UK, while a further 178 were convicted of careless driving. Four children under the age of nine were also prosecuted for speeding or dangerous driving offences. “It’s frightening to think that anyone under the age of 17 has been caught driving on public roads, let alone children as young as eight.
TV PROGRAMME SEEKS LEARNER DRIVERS 24 Feb 2003 (News)
Is learning to pass your driving test driving you crazy? Are you man enough to admit that you are finding learning to drive difficult? Granada is looking for learner drivers (including males!) who are struggling to pass their driving test for a brand new television series to be screened later in the year.
Fantastic first year for Mercedes Driving Academy 24 Jun 2010 (News)
Students can enrol two years earlier than with other driving schools, and start mastering driving skills on the handling circuits at Mercedes-Benz World under the expert tuition of certified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) driving coaches. As well as practical tuition in a safe off-road environment and later, for older students, on public roads, there are classroom seminars, peer pressure group discussions along with advice on car maintenance, first aid and economical driving techniques.
AA Driving School to use the new Ford Focus 22 Aug 2011 (News)
If you fancy learning to drive in the brand new Ford Focus then you’ll be pleased to hear that the AA is to add more than 1,650 of them to its driving school fleet. The AA Driving School already uses the Ford Fiesta in it’s fleet of 2,200 cars.
Confused.com adds Drive Like a Girl Telematics to its panel of insurers 8 Jun 2013 (News)
“Anyone who drives responsibly and safely will be rewarded. Safe driving means lots of things, for example, smooth deceleration and acceleration, driving at speeds appropriate to the road conditions. We believe that safer drivers should get cheaper insurance”, said Charlotte Halkett, spokeswoman at drive like a girl.
Top 10: Front-wheel drive classics 14 Dec 2017 (News)
It’s easy to see the appeal of front-wheel drive, particularly when it comes to space efficiency and sharp, nimble handling, and there’s certainly no shortage of front-drive classics on today’s scene. Here are our verdicts on 10 of the most significant.
Top 10 toughest places to take the driving test 10 Jul 2017 (News)
Here are the 10 test centres with the lowest driving test pass rates in the UK The 10 easiest places to take your driving test in the UK based on pass rate
Police Federation calls for lower drink drive limit 19 May 2015 (News)
The Police Federation has called for the drink drive limit to be lowered from 80mg to 50mg per 100ml of blood, to match the limit in Scotland and many European countries. The Federation has drawn particular attention to drink driving among women.
Lewis Hamilton to meet budding drivers at Mercedes Driving Academy 2 Jul 2011 (News)
The Driving Academy aims to teach learners how to drive, not just past their driving test. Each of its 5000 students have been coached by the team that has been trained according to HERMES - the latest EU research standard.
Lewis Hamilton Sets Standard for Mercedes Benz World Driving Academy 14 Aug 2009 (News)
” The Summer Driving Challenge is offered by Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy launched in June 2009 and aims to encourage safer driving on Britain’s roads by coaching students to become good drivers and not just pass their test.
First time pass for the first ever electric vehicle driving test 7 Feb 2013 (News)
Navdeep Singh, an 18-year-old learner driver, passed his driving test first time, and in doing so made history by being the first person to pass a driving test in an electric vehicle – in this case the Vauxhall Ampera range-extended electric vehicle.
New Prius Lets Drivers Select Electric, ECO or Power Drive Modes 2 Jun 2009 (News)
Fuel-efficient, low emissions driving does not have to confine the motorist to a one-size-fits-all driving style. Thanks to Toyota innovation, the new third-generation Prius comes equipped with three selectable “on-demand” driving modes that let the driver make the most of different driving conditions.
434 arrested in Scotland as part of Festive Drink Drive campaign 8 Jun 2015 (News)
The campaign was launched in response to a survey which found that one in four drivers in Scotland were unaware that drink driving results in a criminal record, with offences remaining on record for 20 years or more. Its aim was to raise awareness of drink driving laws. During one week alone 107 motorists were found to be over the drink drive limit, with a further 13 found to be unit to drive through the effect of drink or drugs.
ABI proposals to reduce young driver deaths 24 Nov 2011 (News)
The Association of British Insurers (ABI), has suggested a zero-tolerance drink drive limit for drivers under the age of 25 , as well as for them to be banned from driving at night, in an effort to reduce accidents in the most at-risk group. However the AA has suggested that a night driving ban would be too restrictive, alienating younger drivers, and that it’s not practical.
Driving examiners set to strike on July 10 7 Jul 2014 (News)
Learners who have their driving tests booked for July 10 should expect disruption as driving examiners who are members of the Public and Commercial Service union are set to go on strike for the day over pay conditions. Workers from other public service sectors are expected to strike too.
Couples are increasingly choosing to drive their own wedding cars 12 Sep 2013 (News)
According to classic car hire specialist Great Escape, wedding couples are choosing to drive their own cars thanks to a combination of belt tightening and a ‘do it yourself’. The number of self-drive hire wedding cars in the UK has doubled during the last year. Some couples are now booking up to two years in advance in order to secure dates on their preferred self drive classic car.