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Brand new changes!
https://www.driving.org/milestones-shaping-the-future-of.../

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Milestones: Shaping the Future of learner Driver Training in the UK

Milestones: Shaping the Future of learner Driver Training in the UK

The Driving Instructors Association (DIA) is calling on all Potential Driving Instructors...

Tag: DRIVING.ORG

Tag: Top Tip Tuesday

24th Sep 2024

Oh dear oh dear!
https://www.ft.com/.../2e2aeed7-6d4f-4856-bd09-9cfa982ed1a8

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UK driving test delays creep back up after extra slots fail to dent backlog

UK driving test delays creep back up after extra slots fail to dent backlog

Four in five centres have a wait of more than three months, AA figures show...

Tag: FT.COM

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17th Sep 2024

Don't get caught out!
https://www.rac.co.uk/.../dvsa-issues-stark-warning-to.../

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DVSA issues stark warning to learner drivers over websites selling driving tests

DVSA issues stark warning to learner drivers over websites selling driving tests

With the backlog of learner drivers set to be a priority for the new Labour government, the DVSA has stated that drivers should be vigilant where they purchase their test from. This week, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging learner drivers to only use the official GOV.UK website to book and manage their driving test....

Tag: RAC.CO.UK

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10th Sep 2024

What's your plan when you pass your test?
https://www.rac.co.uk/.../survey-reveals-that-younger.../

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Survey reveals that younger drivers are less confident when buying a car | RAC Drive

Survey reveals that younger drivers are less confident when buying a car | RAC Drive

As the new '74 vehicle registration plates are set to be made available, a poll of 1,000 UK drivers commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has highlighted the generational differences in 'car confidence' when buying and owning vehicles...

Tag: RAC.CO.UK

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3rd Sep 2024

Oh Dear oh dear!
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/.../thousands-drivers...

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Thousands of drivers in England face being 'without licence' for 'six months'

Thousands of drivers in England face being 'without licence' for 'six months'

The UK’s largest pre-17 driving school, Young Driver, questioned 150 driving instructors, and found that two thirds (67%) currently have a waiting list for on-the-road lessons...

Tag: BIRMINGHAMMAIL.CO.UK

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27th Aug 2024

Are you clued up on the changes?
https://www.driving.org/over-40-of-uk-drivers-unaware-of.../

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Over 40% of UK drivers unaware of key Highway Code rule introduced two years ago

Over 40% of UK drivers unaware of key Highway Code rule introduced two years ago

More than two fifths of drivers are ignoring a landmark Highway Code provision that was implemented by the Department of Transport two years ago in an effort to increase road safety, according to a survey...

Tag: DRIVING.ORG

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20th Aug 2024

The real cause of the Driving Test waiting time Scandal...
https://www.theguardian.com/.../they-have-you-over-a...

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'They have you over a barrel': how scammers, touts and bots took over driving tests

'They have you over a barrel': how scammers, touts and bots took over driving tests

It can take you six months to get a driving test in England – unless you’re willing to pay a middleman up to £350. What’s behind this black market? And is there any way to avoid it?...

Tag: GUARDIAN.COM

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13th Aug 2024

An unconventional way to incentivise proper preparation for the driving test?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czk01jpnm5no

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Driving tests: Raise fees for those failing, says RAC Foundation

Driving tests: Raise fees for those failing, says RAC Foundation

Learner drivers that fail their test multiple times should have to pay more to retake it, the RAC Foundation has said...

Tag: BBC.CO.UK

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6th Aug 2024

 

 

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