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DVSA delivers record 2.13 million driving tests and claims waiting times are falling
DVSA has conducted more than 2.13 million practical driving tests in the 12 months to August 2026, the highest rolling 12-month figure on record. The latest figures show more than 906,000 tests were carried out between April and August 2026, an increase of 15.5% compared with the same period last year. Test availability has also increased, according to the under pressure regulator. On 1 September 2026, DVSA says there were 50,000 more tests available than on the same date in 2025. Driving examiner numbers are now at their highest level since November 2017, as DVSA continues efforts to increase testing …
Young drivers are choosing electric cars as petrol loses appeal
More than half of young and prospective drivers aged 17 to 20 would like their first car to be electric, according to new research commissioned ...
Young driver tyre safety campaign warns two illegal tyres could cost a licence
TyreSafe has relaunched its Young Driver Campaign, warning that two illegal tyres could be enough for a new driver to lose their licence. The campaign ...
Summer ice road risk grows as autumn rain returns
The first heavy rain following a prolonged dry spell can create deceptively slippery road conditions, prompting drivers and trainers to prepare for what is sometimes ...
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Teaching 20mph without turning it into a fuel economy argument
Olivia Baldock-Ward explores how ADIs can use 20mph limits as a valuable teaching opportunity rather than a debate about fuel economy. Discover practical coaching techniques that ...
The Driver in the Driverless Car
Tom Harrington explores the ethical, social and human questions surrounding autonomous vehicles, asking not just whether driverless cars can transform transport, but whether society is ready ...
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The Hidden Dangers, Unspoken Pressures, and Uncomfortable Realities of Learning to Drive
Tom Harrington provides an examination of learner-driver vulnerability, instructor intervention, responsibility and risk during professional driving instruction.
The role of driver trainers and learners in developing safe driving behaviour
Tom Harrington argues that developing safe drivers is a shared responsibility. Through professional instruction, active learner engagement and continued reflection, driving education should build responsible ...
Why clear communication matters more than technical jargon in driving lessons
Tom Harrington argues that technical knowledge alone does not make an effective driving instructor. Clear, accessible communication is essential if learners are to understand, progress ...
Teaching For Life, Not Just The Test
Tom Harrington explores a question that sits at the heart of professional driver training: are we creating safe drivers for life, or simply helping learners ...
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Spring Motorcycle Maintenance
As the roads begin to dry, the skies brighten and motorcycles reappear across the country, now is the perfect time for riders to prepare for ...
Are You Ready for the 2026 Changes to the Motorcycle Theory Test?
New questions on CPR and the use of AEDs are being added to the motorcycle theory test, strengthening the focus on first aid alongside riding ...
Why Some Driver Trainers Lose Their Voice
Driver training might seem low-risk and conversational, but many instructors face an overlooked hazard, vocal strain. After long days of new pupils, controls lessons, and ...
Driving and the Twelve Days of Christmas
Drawing on the familiar rhythm of The Twelve Days of Christmas, Tom Harrington reimagines the season as a practical teaching tool, using its themes ...
Latest Reviews
Geely EX2
China’s best-selling car has arrived in the UK. Geely EX2 promises generous space, plentiful technology and up to 214 miles of range in a compact, ...
Volvo EX60 Electric
This mid-size electric SUV is chic, relaxing to drive and sustainability-minded – is Volvo onto a winner with the Volvo EX60 Electric?
Volkswagen T-Roc
A consistent best-seller, this new generation of VW T-Roc is the reimagining traditional strengths in a more fashionable format
Vauxhall Astra Hatch
The refreshed Vauxhall Astra gets subtle styling tweaks, new colours, a longer-range electric version and an updated interior with improved trims and ergonomic seats. Familiar, ...