Britain’s sole police insurance fraud unit says it is receiving an increased number of reports of fake car insurance policies being sold to young motorists.
Monthly Archives: December 2013
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Dec 13
UK Driving Theory Test Cheats Still Attempting to Cheat System
Following a recent case exposing a cheating learner-driver, who escaped a prison sentence after getting a friend to sit his 19th driving theory test appointment, Book Theory Test Today’s latest blog asks are these cheats escaping punishment too easily?
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Dec 13
New Driving Test Rules for Motorcycles, Lorries and Buses to be Introduced for 2014
The Government has announced a number of ‘progressive’ changes to driving test rules for lorry, bus and coach drivers, as well as motorcyclists.
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Dec 13
Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) Bans ‘£31 for Unlimited Driving Tests Adverts’
The ASA has ordered a ban on a website advert claiming to offer unlimited UK driving theory tests for £31 after discovering that the company actually charged almost double the price.
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Dec 13
Techniques Used by Drivers to Stave Off Tiredness Whilst Driving are not Effective Says Survey
A recent survey conducted by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has discovered that nearly two-thirds of UK motorists attempt to stave off tiredness using ‘ineffective’ techniques such as singing, opening the window, turning the radio on or talking to themselves.
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Dec 13
Lincolnshire Tops UK Road Deaths Figures
New data revealed by the Department for Transport (DfT) shows that Lincolnshire has the most number of recorded road deaths out of all local authorities in Britain.
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Dec 13
Driving Lessons – The Ideal Gift For Christmas – Book Theory Test Today
Christmas is fast approaching and if you’re a parent wondering what would make an ideal gift for a teenager aged 17 and upwards, Book Your Theory Test Today recommends driving lessons.
14
Dec 13
Foreign Language Driving Test to be Abolished by April 2014
Road Safety Minister, Robert Goodwill, has officially announced that driving test candidates will no longer have access to foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on their driving test, starting from April 7 2014.
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Dec 13
Cracking Down On Speed – New Speeding Laws Could Result in a Ban for Exceeding Limit by 2mph
The Home Office has stunned motoring organisations with the introduction of a new ‘zero tolerance’ policy on speeding.
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Dec 13
UK Motorists Bemoan State of Britain’s Roads
The state of Britain’s roads features highly on the list of complaints made by UK drivers taking part in the RAC’s annual survey.
05
Dec 13
UK Motorists Driving Without Licences Increasing DVLA Confirms
The number of motorists taking to Britain’s roads, without a full UK driving licence, is increasing reports the DVLA.
03
Dec 13
Plans to Cut Car Costs Targets Whiplash Insurance Claims
A series of measures aimed at reducing motoring costs, including insurance premiums, have been unveiled by the Government.
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Dec 13
Problem of Speeding through Roadworks Increasing Reports Highways Agency
The Highways Agency has released a series of video clips highlighting the consequences of motorists who speed through roadworks just to cut journey times.