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Government introducing new measures to reduce the cost of driving

Justice Secretary Chris Grayling announced today (23 October) that the government has announced a raft of measures to help reduce the cost of driving. If you don’t take into consideration the cost of purchasing a car, the UK is one…

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Why are the UK’s roads full of potholes?

You may have noticed how many potholes there are on our roads at the moment. In fact, there are more potholes now than ever before – one for every mile of road according to new research. There’s been a 79%…

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Got a 20mph limit that’s sprung up near you?

The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) has clarified the position of the police force regarding enforcement of 20mph speed limits, and it’s not going to be good for your wallet. Many local authorities are implementing blanket 20mph speed limits…

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Self-driving cars are coming: will you even need a licence?

Self-driving, driverless or autonomous cars are going to change your life in ways you can’t even imagine. We’re entering an era where many people will choose to predominantly be a passenger in their own cars rather than have the pleasure…

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TRL report recommends restrictions on young drivers

The government commissioned a report from TRL in response to Department of Transport figures for 2011 showing rising numbers of 17-25-year-olds are involved in crashes. 22 percent of fatalities on Britain’s roads occur in incidents involving drivers in this age…

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Steeton: LGV vocational tests temporarily moving – update

LGV tests usually taken from Steeton will temporarily move to Patrick Green LGV test centre at a later date than previously announced. This is because the work to be carried out on the vocational testing area at Steeton has been…

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