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I think some of these prices may be slightly out, but well done Swansea!
https://swanseabaynews.com/.../swansea-named-the.../
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Swansea named the cheapest area in the uk for driving lessons, according to study
A new study has named Swansea the cheapest UK city for learning to drive – with driving lessons costing an average of £23.50 per hour!...
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27th Dec 2022
A very interesting video within this one!
https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/.../petition-calls-for...
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Petition calls for harsher penalties for learner driver 'abuse' (video)
UK driving instructors are backing a nationwide campaign which aims to impose harsher penalties...
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20th Dec 2022
Well done Scarlett!
(13 times though!)
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/.../scarlett-moffatt...
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Scarlett Mofatt finally passes driving test after failing 13 times
The former Gogglebox star is set to front a new BBC One show about learning to drive...
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday
13th Dec 2022
Eventually you remember where every individual pothole is!
https://www.staffordshire-live.co.uk/.../driving...
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Driving instructors have to grab the wheel from learners as potholes are so bad
They have compiled a list of the worst ones in the town...
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6th Dec 2022
Comparing to last week's post, how not to get your Theory Pass Certificate!
https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/.../23063770.man-court.../
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Man in court over 'impersonating dozens of learner drivers taking theory tests'
A man is due in due in court over allegedly impersonating dozens of learner drivers taking their theory tests...
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday
29th Nov 2022
Courtesy of #carwow
https://www.carwow.co.uk/.../how-to-pass-your-driving...
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How to pass your driving theory test
How to pass your driving theory test October 24, 2022 by John Tallod...
Tag: CARWOW.CO.UK
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday
22nd Nov 2022
"...but the roads around the DVSA test centre are riddled with potholes and many junctions have road markings that are barely visible or completely worn away."
https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/.../fearful-edinburgh...
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Fearful Edinburgh instructor says learners have to imagine lines due to state of road
The roads around the DVSA test centre in Currie are in desperate need of repair as junction markings have been left to fade away. One local driving instructor has called on the council repair them...
Tag: EDINBURGHLIVE.CO.UK
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15th Nov 2022
Automatic HGV licence when passing your CAR driving test?
https://motortransport.co.uk/.../training-firm-issues.../
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Training firm issues new warning to DVSA as decision on relaxing driver rules looms
A consultation due to end next week about granting car drivers the automatic right to drive lorries up to 7.5-tonnes would increase the risk on the roads for everyone, according to a logistics training firm. SP Training said...
Tag: MOTORTRANSPORT.CO.UK
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8th Nov 2022
How not to plan your approach to your driving test!
https://www.heart.co.uk/.../woman-travels-500-miles.../
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Woman travels 500 miles to take UK's 'easiest' driving test but fails
Constance made the 10-hour reip from London to the Isle of Mull in the hope she'd pass...
Tag: HEART.CO.UK
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1st Nov 2022
DVSA have "Stalled more than any learner driver"
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-shropshire-63040221
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DVSA 'stalling over Whitchurch driving test base
An MP says she has learned the agency has not moved forward with an offer to use a site in...
Tag: BBC.CO.UK
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25th Oct 2022
In for a bumpy ride!
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/.../woman-put-learning...
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Woman put off learning to drive by "terrible" potholes
Liverpool council confirmed work has started on repairing the road...
Tag: LIVERPOOLECHO.CO.UK
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18th Oct 2022
DVSA urge learners to be test ready:
https://www.gov.uk/.../learner-drivers-urged-to-be-test...
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Learner drivers urged to be test-ready as pass rate falls
Learner drivers are being urged to check they're ready to pass their...
Tag: GOV.UK
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday, Government information
11th Oct 2022
AI Getting far too smart!
https://www.technologyreview.com/.../wayve-ai-driverless.../
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This startup's AI is smart enough to drive different types of vehicles
Lasy year, Wayve showed its deep-learning model could drive in multiple cities. Now it can driv...
Tag: TECHNOLOGYREVIEW.COM
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4th Oct 2022
Road Rage...
https://www.wearemarmalade.co.uk/.../victims-of-road-rage...
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Victims of road rage - Learner driver stories | Marmalade
Hear real stories from learner drivers and their instructors, dealing with abuse on the roads...
Tag: MARMALADE.CO.UK
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27th Sep 2022
The world of EV Driving!
https://uk.motor1.com/.../shocking-electric-car-survey.../
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UK: These crazy unusual EV survey question responses may shock you
It's crazy how little people know about certain topics. Despite a lack of information and a pleth...
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20th Sep 2022
"..Harsher penalties on road users who abuse learner drivers"
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/.../penalties-abuse...
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Instructor calls for harsher penalties on motorists who abuse learner drivers
'Other road users are quick to forget that there's someone in that car that they're hurling abuse...
Tag: CHRONICLELIVE.CO.UK
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13th Sep 2022
Not a lot changing on the driving test waiting time side of things!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-62463083
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Driving tests: More than half a million learners still waiting
Young people like 18-year-old Eloise says it could be another year before they pass their test...
Tag: BBC.CO.UK
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday
6th Sep 2022
Petrol Prices getting you down?
https://www.bloomberg.com/.../why-the-uk-s-petrol-prices...
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Why the UK's Petrol Prices Aren't Plunging With Oil
Ask any British driver about the soaring cost of petrol and they'll probably tell you something...
Tag: BLOOMBERG.COM
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30th Aug 2022
"The DVSA said "all candidates are assessed to the same standard" and their results are "entirely dependent" on how they drive on the day."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-62093245
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Driving Tests: Why are more men passing than women?
Women and girls face "subconcious stigma" that they are bad or nervous, one driver says...
Tag: BBC.CO.UK
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday
23rd Aug 2022
An interesting read!
https://www.gov.uk/.../collec.../driving-instructor-research
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Driving instructor research
"Research carried out with approved driving instructors about how..."
Tag: GOV.UK
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday, Government Information
16th Aug 2022
Close to home.....
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/.../drug-driving...
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Drug-driving dad killed 'lovely little'son, 8 in M60 crash as mum pays tribute
"He is greatly missed and he was just a lovely little boy."
Tag: MANCHESTEREVENINGNEWS.CO.UK
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday
9th Aug 2022
Oh dear Oh dear!
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/.../driving...
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Driving instructor smashes into lamppost while overtaking ambulance
Pictures shared by police showed extensive damage caused to the car...
Tag: MANCHESTEREVENINGNEWS.CO.UK
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2nd Aug 2022
The comments on the news article suggest there may be some uncertainty whether the driver was in fact a driving instructor or was an Amazon delivery driver and so driving instructors should not be maligned for their standard of driving when there is such doubt.
"The standards of vision for driving"
https://www.gov.uk/driving-eyesight-rules
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Driving Eyesight rules
The eyesight rules to pass your driving test and for whatever you're driving...
Tag: GOV.UK
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday, Government information
26th Jul 2022
Refused theory test as scars "didn't match ID" The importance of keeping your photocard licence up to date!
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/.../severe-burn-victim...
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Burns victim 'refused driving test' as scars 'didn't match ID'
Darren Harris died for several miniutes following the shock, before being...
Tag: BIRMINGHAMMAIL.CO.UK
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19th Jul 2022
Guidance on Mock Driving tests
Useful for learners and instructors alike!
https://www.gov.uk/.../carry-out-mock-driving-tests-for...
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Carry out mock driving tests for your pupils
What driving instructors should do to carry out realistic mock driving tests...
Tag: GOV.UK
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday, Government Information
12th Jul 2022
"Learner drivers will still need to pay for the costs of the theory and practical driving tests"
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/.../certain-benefit...
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Certain benefit claimants to get 40 hours of free driving lessons
Learner drivers will still need to pay for costs of the theory and practical driving tests...
Tag: LIVERPOOLECHO.CO.UK
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday
5th Jul 2022
How not to be get the private practice in!
https://www.express.co.uk/.../learner-drivers-driving...
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Learner driver caught by police after being supervised by his 15-year-old daughter
A LEARNER driver was caught by police after he let his 15-year-old daughter supervise him...
Tag: EXPRESS.CO.UK
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday
28th Jun 2022
"The Driving Test Black Market"
https://metro.co.uk/.../dvsa-driving-test-slots-sold.../
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Driving test slots sold for five times their value online amid national shortage
Online sellers are cashing in on months-long waiting lists for a test caused by Covid-19 backlog...
Tag: METRO.CO.UK
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21st Jun 2022
Understanding your driving test result:
https://www.gov.uk/.../understanding-your-driving-test...
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Understanding your driving test result
Find out what's assessed during your driving test, what things count as faults, and how to improve...
Tag: GOV.UK
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday, Government information
14th Jun 2022
Advice for new ADI's and Supervising Drivers:
https://www.gov.uk/guid.../rules-for-observing-driving-tests
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Sit in and observe driving tests
You can sit in and observe a driving test if you're 16 or over, but cannot take any part in...
Tag: GOV.UK
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday, Government information
7th Jun 2022
More effects of the Driving Test Backlog
https://www.hampshirelive.news/.../instructors-warn...
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Massive hampshire driving test backlog 'dangerous for learners'
Learners are experiencing long delays in getting a test due to the delays in the past two years...
Tag: HAMPSHIRELIVE.NEWS
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday
31st May 2022
More local Driving Test Centres get the "Axe"
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-shropshire-60954774>
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Grant Shapps rejects plea to keep Whitchurch driving test centre
The transport secretary has rejected calls to keep a driving test centre open. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) announced plans to close the Whitchurch test centre...
Tag: BBC.CO.UK
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24th May 2022
Tax it - Don't risk it!
https://insidedvla.blog.gov.uk/.../tax-it-dont-risk-it.../">
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Tax it, don't risk it - DVLA hits the road to highlight the risks of vehicle tax evasion - Inside DVLA blog
The law is clear – you must tax your vehicle if you’re using it or keeping it on a public road. If you’re keeping the vehicle off the road, it must either be taxed or have ...
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday
17th May 2022
Superfast electric vehicle charging?
https://metro.co.uk/.../new-battery-charging-tech-could.../
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Electric cars could be charged in just nine seconds with new quantum tech
One of the biggest barriers to getting an electric car is the amount of time it takes to charge the battery...
Tag: METRO.CO.UK
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday
10th May 2022
Hands off that phone!
https://www.think.gov.uk/campaign/mobiles-2022/
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Mobiles 2022 - THINK!
Hands on the wheel? Hands off your phone. THINK! has launched a new campaign...
Tag: THINK.GOV.UK
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday
3rd May 2022
Road pricing? What does it mean?
https://www.cinch.co.uk/.../pay-per-mile-road-charging...
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Pay-per-mile road charging likely for UK - everything you need to know
What is road pricing and why are UK MPs considering implementing it nationwide? We explain all...
Tag: CINCH.CO.UK
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26th Apr 2022
How many YEARS to clear the driving test backlog?
https://www.the-gazette.co.uk/.../20037792.will-driving.../
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When will the driving test backlog clear in the UK?
The driving test backlog will take a long time to clear in the UK...
Tag: THE-GAZETTE.CO.UK
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19th Apr 2022
How is your progress to your full licence going?
https://www.adrianflux.co.uk/.../learning-drive-experience/
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What's it like learning to drive? | Adrian Flux Learner Driver Hub
Learner drivers are increasingly choosing to take both driving lessons and their practical driving tests in cars with automatic gearboxes; a sign, experts say, that many see learning to drive a manual car as a skill that will be pointless in the future...
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12th Apr 2022
From start to finish - Getting your driving licence:
https://www.adrianflux.co.uk/.../guide-passing-driving-test/
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The Adrian Flux guide to passing your driving test
Learner drivers are increasingly choosing to take both driving lessons and their practical driving tests in cars with automatic gearboxes; a sign, experts say, that many see learning to drive a manual car as a skill that will be pointless in the future...
Tag: ADRIANFLUX.CO.UK
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5th Apr 2022
Potential changes around the corner?
https://www.driving.co.uk/.../learning-to-change-gear.../
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Learning to change gear will be pointless due to 2030 rule change, experts say
Learner drivers are increasingly choosing to take both driving lessons and their practical driving tests in cars with automatic gearboxes; a sign, experts say, that many see learning to drive a manual car as a skill that will be pointless in the future...
Tag: DRIVING.CO.UK
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29th Mar 2022
A "Top Tip" to your first car?
https://www.driving.co.uk/.../best-hot-hatchbacks-to-buy.../
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Best hot hatchbacks to buy 2022
In a world full of SUVs, it's good to know that the hot hatchback is...
Tag: DRIVING.CO.UK
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday
15th Mar 2022
From the book: What happens on Driving Test Day!
https://www.gov.uk/driving-test/what-happens-during-test
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Driving test: cars
When to book your car driving test, what to take with you, what happens during the test ...
Tag: GOV.UK
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday, Government information
8th Mar 2022
More on changes to driving test procedures:
https://www.nationalworld.com/.../driving-test-changes...
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Driving test changes will force learners to wait longer for resits
Proposed changes will extend rebooking waiting time to a month and cut cancellation refund window ...
Tag: NATIONALWORLD.COM
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday
1st Mar 2022
How not to practice between lessons!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-60151506
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Cornwall learner driver arrested twice on same day in same car
A learner driver was arrested twice on the same day, in the same car - for the same offence...
Tag: BBC.CO.UK
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday
22nd Feb 2022
More DVSA delays to provisional licences:
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/.../dvla-issues...
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DVLA issues latest update on processing times for driving licences and log books
The DVLA has issued an update to paper driving licence and logbook process times due to a high volume of enquiries. As wait times could take a long time, you may still be able to drive while your application is being processed...
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday
15th Feb 2022
Imminent changes to the driving test procedures: https://www.gov.uk/.../driving-tests-improving...
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Driving tests: improving availablity and processes
Safe driving is a lifetime skill and something that improves with experience. But obtaining a broad range of skills, knowledge and understanding, and driving experience, during the initial learning to drive stage is vitally important...
Tag: GOV.UK
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday, Government Information
8th Feb 2022
Extreme cold: are we over the worst of it?
https://www.rac.co.uk/.../top-tips-in-the-extreme-cold/
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Top car tips in extreme cold - DIY fixes to try | RAC Drive
Here are some of the things to keep an eye out for, together with some fixes you can try at home yourself...
Tag: RAC.CO.UK
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday
1st Feb 2022
Continuing the winter theme on today's Top Tip!
What's your essential kit to carry in your car?
https://www.rac.co.uk/.../Winter-breakdown-kit-checklist/
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Winter Breakdown Kit Checklist & Essentials | RAC Drive
Many of our cars don't like the cold weather. Take a few minutes to ensure you're fully...
Tag: RAC.CO.UK
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25th Jan 2022
Top Tips for unpredictable January weather!
https://www.wearemarmalade.co.uk/.../10-tips-for-driving...
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10 tips for driving in winter | Marmalade
If you'll be new on the roads this winter, check out these top tips to...
Tag: WEAREMARMALADE.CO.UK
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday
18th Jan 2022
Smart motorways are always a controversial one, What's your thoughts?
https://www.rac.co.uk/.../mps-no-more-smart-motorways.../
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MPs: No more smart motorways please, until safety upgrades are made | RAC Drive
The Transport Committee has called for the ‘premature’ rollout of all-lane running smart motorways to be paused amid a flood of safety concerns...
Tag: RAC.CO.UK
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11th Jan 2022
A Top Tip for "Keyless Start" car owners!
https://www.driving.co.uk/.../advice/block-car-key-signal/
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How to block my car signal to prevent keyless vehicle theft
KEYLESS cars, which allow the doors to be locked and unlocked by touching the door handle (or even simply approaching it) while the fob is in your pocket or bag, are brilliantly convenient...
Tag: DRIVING.CO.UK
Tag: Top Tip Tuesday
4th Jan 2022
