drivers

IAM RoadSmart condemns LGV licence proposals

Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has condemned government plans that could allow novice drivers to get behind the wheel of lorries. A recent government consultation suggested that drivers who possess […]

NWH Group introduces new driving school

Recycling and waste management company The NWH Group has launched a new driving school to help tackle the on-going HGV driver shortage. Through its new fully-funded training programme NWH Driving […]

UK’s ageing driver population revealed

The DVLA has reported that a record number of people over 70 years old are currently on the roads. Its data shows that over 5.7 million people aged 70 and […]

Drivers unconvinced by Highway Code changes

Changes to the Highway Code are due to come into force on January 29 which will give greater focus to the safety of vulnerable road users including pedestrians and cyclists. […]

Driver crisis sparks spike in searches

New research has found that online searches for ‘truck driver UK’ escalated a staggering 1,300% from 26 September, when the HGV shortage burst into the news. Analysis of Google search […]

‘Hit worn tyre drivers with fixed penalty’

The Government is being urged to introduce fixed penalties for motorists who are caught driving on illegal tyres. At the moment the three-point penalty and fine of up to £2,500 […]

Drivers fail to plan for repair costs

Allianz Global Assistance UK survey reveals that 52% of people would use a credit card or savings to pay for car repairs.     Less than 15% of car owners have […]

Britain’s best and worst drivers revealed

A new study from Gocompare.com Car Insurance has revealed Britain’s best and worst drivers. In an analysis of over six million car insurance quotes, the comparison site ranked occupations by […]