Tag: Driving test
3 months ago
dailyrecord.co.uk

Moment pedestrian almost mowed down after running in front of learner driver on Scots road

Driving instructor Charlie was out with a pupil when a young lad ran out from behind another vehicle.

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5 months ago
mirror.co.uk

All new driving laws coming into force from today motorists need to know as year starts

AutoTrader has highlighted a number of law changes with some of which could catch more learners out when they take th...

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10 months ago
mirror.co.uk

Inside UK's brazen driving test scams selling block-booked slots for jaw-dropping sums

Lauren Rachel Jones is among many desperate learner drivers who have been unable to book tests for months, with 'book...

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10 months ago
nationalworld.com

Graduated driving licence: 2 in 3 people back phased learning and restrictions, says safety charity

Brake calls for government to introduce new regime with minimum learning period, passenger restrictions and lower dri...

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10 months ago
nationalworld.com

Driving test waiting times get worse at 2 in 5 test centres as learners struggle to book practica...

Queues get worse at more than 130 test centres as DVSA boss blames strikes, bots and early booking for continued prob...

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about 1 year ago
mirror.co.uk

Driving expert explains common road sign that lots of people 'never got'

Theory test specialist and TikTok star Annie has lifted the lid on a confusing road sign that many people don't under...

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about 1 year ago
mirror.co.uk

Student's 'exam cheat for hire' scheme saw him sit others' driving theory tests

Olivier Yolo, 27, of Monsall, Greater Manchester, is facing prison after agreeing to fraudulently take learner driver...

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about 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

What is a graduated driving licence? Passenger limits and curfews explained, and are they coming ...

The government reportedly looking into changes that could set new limits and minimum learning periods on young drivers

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about 1 year ago
express.co.uk

Pensioner passes driving test after 960 attempts much to the delight of her instructors

The 69-year-old racked up costs of more than £10,000 trying to get licence so she could run her business selling vege...

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about 1 year ago
irishmirror.ie

New EU digital driving licence to be introduced to crack down on rogue drivers

"To prevent impunity among road traffic offenders, a new system will be put in place, allowing for an EU-wide driving...

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about 1 year ago
mirror.co.uk

Learner driver paid impersonators £800 to sit theory driving test after 14 failures

Mohammad Shoaib was deeply embarrassed when he came to be known as the 'fifth failure' by colleagues and friends - he...

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over 1 year ago
dailyrecord.co.uk

Heartstopping moment pedestrian darts in front of learner driver on Scots road

Driving instructor Charlie was out with a pupil when a young lad ran out from behind another motor.

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over 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

Learner drivers urged to check if their test is affected by examiners’ strike

What to do if your test is cancelled as DVSA issues list of dates and locations affected by PCS strike action over pa...

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over 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

Learners face postcode lottery as driving test waiting lists reach six months

Latest DVSA figures reveal regional difference of up to 13 weeks as learners struggle to find practical test appointm...

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over 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

Drivers shifting away from manuals as automatic-only licences double

More than one million avoid taking manual test amid rise of EVs and standard-fit automatic gearboxes

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over 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

Driving tests cancelled across Britain for Queen’s funeral

Testing body confirms how services will operate during mourning period and how learners will be affected by state fun...

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over 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

Driving test experts’ tips on how to be test-ready and pass first time

With driving test pass rates falling, instructors offer advice to learners on how to be prepared to pass, from mock t...

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almost 2 years ago
nationalworld.com

Driving test slots being sold for £200 each as learners battle backlog

Third-party firms using automated systems to book DVSA appointments and find cancellations then selling them on for h...

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almost 2 years ago
nationalworld.com

The most learner-friendly driving test centres ranked by pass rates and waiting times

New ranking compares pass rates, waiting times and cancellations to find the most learner-friendly test centres in Br...

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almost 2 years ago
nationalworld.com

The most learner-friendly driving test centres ranked by pass rates and waiting times

New ranking compares pass rates, waiting times and cancellations to find the most learner-friendly test centres in Br...

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about 2 years ago
mirror.co.uk

One million drivers left without licences with DVLA still blaming backlog on Covid

Figures published by the Commons transport committee show that 254,000 of the 1.1million applicants still waiting on ...

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over 2 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Cyclists told to ride in the middle of road in major Highway Code shake-up

A major shake-up to the Highway Codes come in to force later this month, and people face a £200 fine if they don't fo...

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over 2 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Highway Code shake-up will change who gets priority at roundabouts from this week

A major shake-up to the Highway Codes come in to force on January 29, and people face a £200 fine if they don't follo...

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over 2 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Two in three drivers could be breaking the law on how far they can see number plates

The legal eyesight standard set out by the DVLA means that you must be able to read a number plate 20 metres away - i...

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over 2 years ago
inews.co.uk

Driving test backlog leaves UK learners waiting up to two years for a slot

Joe Holmes, 19, had three driving tests cancelled between February 2020 and April 2021 due to the pandemic

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over 2 years ago
irishmirror.ie

No more permit extensions for learner drivers despite driving test backlog with more than 67,000 ...

There are currently 67,684 people were waiting to receive an invitation for a driving test, while a further 10,094 ha...

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almost 3 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Parents' heartbreaking tribute to 'apple of eye' daughter, 19, who died in crash

Abby Hill, 19, from Acrefair, Wrexham, died in hospital days after being involved in a crash, with her parents and si...

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almost 3 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Molly-Mae rages parking fine has 'ruined her mood' after arriving minutes late

Molly-Mae Hague was gutted to discover that she had been slapped with a parking fine after she over ran the meter but...

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almost 3 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Tommy Fury looks thrilled as he passes his driving test weeks after Molly-Mae

Tommy Fury is said to have 'squealed' with joy after he finally passed his driving test weeks after his girlfriend Mo...

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about 3 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Hardworking carer, 31, wins £300k on scratchcard after battling through pandemic

Bianca 'Bee' Murton, from Bilston, West Midlands, bought the scratchcard on impulse after stopping at her local shop ...

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about 3 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Widow calls for elderly driving tests after driver, 93, kills cyclist husband

Simon Jones was cycling to work when he was struck by 93-year-old driver James MacKie who failed to stop at the scene...

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about 3 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Learners livid as driving tests scrapped until April - and they 'can't rebook'

EXCLUSIVE: Learner driver Tamara Davison, 26, was due to take her practical test in March but, like thousands of othe...

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