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Auto Express Driver Power survey names top 3 superminis of 2013
Auto Express’ Driver Power survey has named the three best superminis of 2013, but should learner drivers consider buying one of the winners for a first car? What’s a supermini? Superminis are small cars which are larger than city cars … Continue reading
Young drivers may not be meeting eyesight regulations
We all know that speeding, using a hand-held phone behind the wheel and drink driving are illegal, but did you know you could be breaking the law by not wearing glasses? Driving eyesight regulations All drivers in the UK must … Continue reading
Fine for using phone whilst driving set to increase to £90
The Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin, has indicated that fines for texting whilst driving will increase by 50%. Using any kind of handheld device whilst in control of a vehicle was made illegal in 2003, but, since then, over 1 million … Continue reading
Young drivers are reluctant to try telematics insurance
58% of young drivers are unwilling to try telematics insurance plans, according to the business advisory firm, Deloitte. Telematics insurance policies are designed to help reduce the costs of motoring for young drivers, who may otherwise have to pay inflated … Continue reading
Driving instructor arrested for teaching ‘doughnuts’
An American driving instructor has been arrested for telling his student to perform ‘doughnuts’ in a field. The unconventional driving lesson was suggested by South Charleston driving instructor Edwin Anderson, who claims it was an attempt to teach off-road driving … Continue reading
Cadillac predicts self-driving cars by 2020
Cadillac have claimed that semi-self-driving cars will be available by 2020. Hype surrounding driverless cars has been building for years, and car-makers, Cadillac, have predicted that we’ll be using them in this decade. The vehicles they’re expecting us to be … Continue reading
BBC Three’s ‘Licence to Kill’ takes a serious look at road safety
Having received complaints over their controversial show, Barely Legal Drivers, BBC Three have taken a more serious approach to road safety with their documentary, Licence to Kill. Last night, viewers watched as Sophie Morgan – a 28 year old disabled … Continue reading
Hands-free texting while driving proven a distraction
An American study has found that voice-activated texting while driving can be just as dangerous as typing out a message. The research, carried out by the Texas Transportation Institute at Texas A&M University, looked at whether hands-free technology is actually … Continue reading
BBC’s Barely Legal Drivers receives over 300 complaints
When the first episode of BBC Three’s Barely Legal Drivers hit our TV screens almost two weeks ago, we looked at the shocking actions of the young drivers involved. Now, two episodes into the series, thousands of viewers have watched … Continue reading
Instructor opens first driving school for homosexuals
A driving instructor from Manchester has started a driving school specifically for homosexual learner drivers. Karis Smith, founder of Gay Driving School, started the driving school in response to jokes being made about learner drivers’ sexuality when on lessons. Miss … Continue reading
