Road rage rising among younger drivers
Younger drivers are more prone to road rage than older motorists, according to a survey carried out by Saga Car Insurance. Its survey of 1,000 adults found that 16% of […]
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Graduated driving licences critical to road safety
GEM Motoring Assist has renewed its call for the introduction of graduated driving licences in the UK. It has joined with other road safety groups to urge the government to […]
Motor insurance prices stubbornly high in Northern Ireland
Motor insurance prices in Northern Ireland fell just £2 in the last quarter compared to decreases of £50 in the West Midlands and £30 in London. According to new data […]
Young drivers unaware insurance is compulsory – MIB
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau has revealed that 25% of young drivers do not realise that motor insurance is a legal requirement. It has launched Operation Drive Insured to raise awareness […]
IAM RoadSmart offers free skills day to young drivers
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart is hosting a free driving skills and road safety day for young motorists. It is inviting 40 drivers and 40 riders to Thruxton Circuit, Hampshire […]
Graduated driving licences to be introduced in Northern Ireland
Graduated driving licences will be introduced in Northern Ireland from 1 October. The Department for Infrastructure has announced it will introduce the scheme as part of a wider Road Safety […]
Young drivers warming to fully electric cars
A new annual study has found that nearly one in five young drivers expect their next car to be fully electric. The research also found that more than half of […]
Ghost brokers cost young drivers £2,000
Young drivers who buy fake insurance policies from ghost brokers lose an average of £2,000, according to Aviva. Its data has found that ghost brokers are increasingly targeting drivers aged […]
Young drivers prioritise DIY car repairs and upgrades
New research from eBay Advertising has revealed that younger drivers are increasingly embracing DIY car repairs and upgrades. Its survey of 1,000 UK car owners found that 67% of Gen […]
Admiral launches Your Ride Your Rules campaign
Leading insurer Admiral is urging Gen Z drivers to break the silence around unsafe driving through a new campaign, Your Ride Your Rules. With road traffic accidents still the number […]
Driving test delays addressed with new measures
The government has announced a series of new measures to address long driving test delays. This comes after the BBC revealed that waiting times to book a practical test have reached […]
Government rules out Graduated Driving Licences
The UK government has ruled out introducing graduated driving licences for young drivers, despite pressure from a number of road safety bodies. Speaking during a parliamentary debate this week, future […]