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Shocking Number Of Drivers Admit To Using Phone While Driving
A recent study by the global leader in telematics and connected motor insurance, IMS, has found that most drivers in the UK have admitted to not being able to complete a journey without reaching for their mobile phone!
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Learners Facing Extended Wait Times For Driving Tests
Learner drivers throughout the United Kingdom are grappling with prolonged delays in securing practical driving test appointments as the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) struggles to address the mounting backlog.
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Would you Pay A Parking Charge If It Wasn’t Your Fault?
Would you pay a parking fine if you had done nothing wrong? A recent AA survey reveals that one in twenty UK motorists are settling private parking charges even when they believe they've done nothing wrong, just to avoid the stress and uncertainty of contesting them!
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How To Save Money On Your Car Insurance
Are you looking to cut the costs of your car insurance? We would all like more cash in our pocket, and with a few clever strategies, you can reduce your premium without needing to compromise on the level of cover!
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The DVLA Give Their Top Tips For Avoiding Online Scams
Did you know that nearly 20,000 people contacted the DVLA last year to report a suspected scam? As criminals and fraudsters become more advanced, it is becoming harder to sport these scams, which means it has never been more important for motorists to stay vigilant.
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40% Of Drivers Have No Commuting Alternative
According to new research from the RAC, four in ten (40%) motorists believe they have no viable alternative to using their car for commuting. This figure rises significantly to 70% for those residing in rural areas.
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Councils Increasingly Moving Towards Cashless Parking
An increasing number of local authorities are considering switching to cashless parking systems in a bid to cut costs, according to the AA. While some councils have already implemented cashless payments in part or all of their car parks, more are now looking to follow suit.
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Two Drivers Caught Watching YouTube While Driving
Two motorists were caught watching YouTube videos on their mobile phones during Operation Tramline last month. Supported by National Highways, the operation saw police using an HGV tractor unit to monitor offences committed by lorry drivers on major roads.
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Do You Know The Dangers Of Driving While Drowsy?
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and the Fatigue Group are warning drivers of the dangers of drowsy driving after more than 430 people were killed or seriously injured, and nearly 1,300 collisions were recorded due to tiredness in 2023.
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Over One In Seven Drivers See Others Not Buckling Up
Recent figures from The AA Charitable Trust have revealed that more than one in seven drivers frequently witness others not wearing seatbelts on motorways. According to the data, 15% of respondents reported seeing a driver without a seatbelt, while 14% observed unbelted passengers travelling on these high-speed roads.
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