Drivers missing the freedom of the open road
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The government has announced that additional local restrictions will be introduced in Bolton to limit the spread of coronavirus. But driving tests are currently not impacted.
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Highways England is super-charging a green incentive scheme with a multi-million pound investment that allows businesses to try electric vehicles for free before they buy.
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NASP has expressed extreme disappointment and frustration at the continuing closure of Test Centre waiting rooms.
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An update from the DVSA: Increasing the number of car driving tests. The suspension of testing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to exceptionally high demand for driving tests.
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Car buyers want a lower monthly repayment with nearly half of buyers now seeking cars for under £250 a month.
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Fine at the beach – Drivers warned to watch out as thousands of parking tickets are issued.
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Might be a good idea to get your MOT booked sooner than later...
Doubling in demand for MOTs set to cause problems and potential fines for last minute bookers.
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Especially relevant with the current pandemic!
How clean is your car? Car stereos are nearly four times dirtier than a toilet seat
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Driving Tests will be available to book in England and Wales but will be limited, with only 35,675 tests available to book for the next six weeks. This is until the next set of tests are released on 1 September, so a rolling 6-week period is available.
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Driving lessons set to restart in Scotland on the 24th of August!
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“10 key changes to Highway Code will make cycling safer,” says Cycling UK
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Learner drivers who have had their driving lessons halted and tests cancelled since March, can now get a guaranteed pass in their Theory Test thanks to Driving Test Success.
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Over two-thirds (69%) of car owners over 55 bought their car outright without using finance, compared to half (50%) of 34 – 54yrs and a third (33%) of under 34s, according to a survey of over 2,000 UK drivers.
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Limit through roadworks to increase to 60mph – where safe and where shown on road signs. Highways England is to increase the basic speed at which motorists can drive through roadworks.
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Q & A from NASP/DVSA webinar held on 17 July
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Breakdown and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging drivers to report any road signs hidden by trees or bushes.
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Research shows that over the lifetime of a car electric vehicles work out at around £107 cheaper per year than petrol or diesel equivalents.
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The AA Driving School is expanding its fleet to include a mild hybrid option for the first time, as part of a new franchise package for driving instructors.
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Driving lessons in Wales set to restart - July 27th marked as the restart date for lessons in Wales as Scotland still waits!
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