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Four in five Brits support additional driving tests for licence-holders

Published 02 September 2020
By Lizzie Catt
The majority of British motorists are in favour of second practical tests to help improve driving standards, according to a new survey.
Speeding drivers: higher fines for the worst offenders come into force

More than 1,000 drivers caught speeding daily

More than a thousand drivers are caught speeding on a daily basis, meaning a speeding violation takes place every 75 seconds
Published 27 June 2018
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More than half of drivers admit to speeding

Most motorists consider their skills at the wheel to be above-average. So perhaps it should come as no surprise that nearly half of Britain’s dri
Published 23 April 2018
Young drivers face £115 insurance increase to cover compensation

Young drivers face £115 insurance increase

Young drivers could be priced off the road if the government goes ahead with reforms to compensation payouts, which will in turn push up insuranc
Published 06 March 2017
Car insurance to soar after compensation shake-up

Car insurance to soar after compensation shake-up

Car insurance premiums are expected to rise after the government cut the discount rate used by courts in England and Wales to calculate...
Published 06 March 2017
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News: One in seven drivers can’t remember where they...

Now, is it on level one, level two or did I cycle in?
Published 11 July 2014
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News: More than half of drivers admit to speeding and...

With their lower accident record, motorways and dual carriageways are regarded as safer than A-roads but a survey of drivers shows speeding and tailgating...
Published 22 May 2014