Britons appear to be heading out less despite the coronavirus lockdown rules being eased, with traffic congestion down during rush hour and fewer people going out to do shopping. Data from TomTom revealed congestion levels in the capital were at 20 per cent at 7am yesterday, down from 21 per cent at the same time … Read more
Are we set for a spike in car insurance claims? A fifth of motorists say they’ve struggled to get to grips with driving after weeks in lockdown… Motorists said they’ve been making more mistakes since returning to the road Since driving restrictions were eased in England on 10 May, 28% had stalled cars Some 21% … Read more
Would YOU still pass your driving test? Road signs quiz will challenge your knowledge of the Highway Code – and its creator says no one has scored full marks Robins & Day quizzed UK drivers using a series of different road sign images Challenge was to see whether they could identify the fake from the … Read more
SARAH VINE: Is it just me? Or are people who wear masks while driving alone mad? To wear or not to wear, that is the question that surrounded the notion of masks Government announced masks are compulsory on public transport as of June 15 Sarah Vine asks why people feel the need to wear them … Read more
Motorists granted a seven-month extension for driving licence renewals as the DVLA struggles to process applications during pandemic Drivers with photocard licences due to expire between 1 February and 31 August 2020 will be granted an extension to have them renewed Licences will be automatically extended by seven months from date of expiry Impacted motorists … Read more
Like millions before him, Prince Harry has packed his bags and made his way across the pond to chase the American Dream. And just like any other new arrival, the Duke of Sussex has a long checklist to go through as he settles into his new life in Los Angeles. From obtaining a social security … Read more
English day trippers caught making non-essential trips over the Welsh border during lockdown have been fined, a police chief said today, as restrictions have sparked a surge in staycation bookings at campsites. Superintendent Clark Jones-John of Dyfed Powys Police said a number of cars heading to the Brecon Beacons, a popular camping destination, had been … Read more
Commuting by rail is healthier than driving and can cut the risk of an early death by 10%, new study finds Findings came after a 25-year study of more than 300,000 commuters Benefits likely because rail users walk to and from station at each end of journey Cambridge University researchers also found giving up car … Read more
Well that’s one way to overtake! Dashcam footage shows car shooting past driver BACKWARDS in shower of sparks before coming to a halt as a crumpled heap Dashcam footage showed a car driving backwards on a dual carriageway The car hit two walls and spun out of control as sparks shot out in Russia The … Read more
With all driving tests suspended until 20 June 2020 due to coronavirus, there’ll be a backlog of learners desperate to take their practical test come the summer. If the lockdown has lifted by then, test bookings are expected to be choc-a-bloc for weeks. But should learners be going to their nearest test centre or hand-picking a … Read more