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8 tips for driving in the dark as daylight savings time ends – don’t get caught out

The end of October marks the end of Daylight Saving Time, bringing more darkness to our evenings as winter approaches with sunset expected as early as 4pm. Many commuters will therefore find themselves driving home from work in the dark. According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), every year when the …

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Speed Limits: Do We Understand Them?

In this article, Howard Redwood delves into the significance behind numbers, letters, and shapes on road signs, explaining regional identifiers, speed limits, and the strategic placement of signs. Understand how grasping these details can enhance your driving awareness and adherence to road rules.

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Prices for cars, insurance, and fuel are making it more expensive for people to learn to drive, claims Heritage Car Insurance 

In comparison to just two years ago, learner drivers now have to pay an average of £11,137 to get on the road. This is a staggering 47% increase. This was revealed following analysis of Office of National Statistics (ONS) data by Heritage Car Insurance, which has added up the total cost of learning to drive …

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London in the top five UK cities for learner drivers

The best cities for learner drivers have been ranked in a new study – with Manchester named the top spot for those looking for driving lessons, whilst London ranked fifth. Researchers at A-Plan Insurance analysed over 125 thousand nationwide reviews left for driving instructors and schools in major cities, and assigned each a score out …

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5 warning signs you shouldn’t ignore in your vehicle: expert advice for safe driving

It’s been reported that 56% of Brits have or are planning a staycation this summer. This means that the roads will be busier as more people will be using their cars for long-distance journeys. Over the past month, the search for the term ‘vehicle warning signs’ has increased by 95% in the UK. Due to …

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British summer finally en route? AA Driving School tips and summer driving laws reminder

Drivers have dished the dirt on the worst habits they witness on the road in the heat, following reports warmer weather is on the way to rescue the British summer. An AA Driving School survey has discovered etiquette goes away on holiday over summer as one third have seen others trying to eat an ice …

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Generation game

Edmund King OBE looks at how young people’s interest in driving is often misunderstood. Work and education are key motivators, but the driving test backlog and bots blocking slots are ongoing challenges.

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