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Over a Million drivers took speed awareness course in 2020
More than a million drivers took a speed awareness course in 2020 despite car use plummeting due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Why you shouldn’t wait for the orange light before refuelling
Topping up with fuel is a tedious process, especially in winter when it means standing out in the cold for a few minutes. It’s why so many motorists put it off until the last possible moment.
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Drivers who pay car insurance monthly could be up to £500 worse off
Motorists have been warned to watch out for extortionate APR on car insurance as it’s revealed paying monthly could cost almost £500 more than if paid in one lump sum.
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Fuel prices static despite a sharp rise in the price of oil
Fuel prices remained almost unchanged in November despite a barrel of oil shooting up $10 to $46 a 27% monthly rise, data from RAC Fuel Watch shows.
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Road traffic sees largest falls since quarterly records began
The amount of motor vehicle traffic on the roads fell 18.9% for the year ending September 2020 following coronavirus lockdown measures.
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Waiting until last day to switch car insurance ‘can ramp up cost of policy’
Motorists could typically save more than £300 by switching their car insurance three weeks before their existing policy is due to end, rather than waiting until the last day, analysis suggests.
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Motorists submitting more than 35 dashcam videos to UK police each day
Drivers across the country submit more than 35 dashcam videos of potential traffic offenses being committed to UK police forces each day.
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Nearly half of UK drivers putting off essential car maintenance in 2020
Close to half of UK motorists have delayed servicing their cars or performing essential maintenance during 2020, a new survey has found.
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Car insurance myths could see millions of drivers risk fines
Drivers across the UK could be risking fines, points on their licence or higher premiums by falling for car insurance myths, according to new research.
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How can I get my car winter-ready?
Though winter is still technically some way off, now is a great time to get your car ready.
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Mobile video calls pose ‘clear and present danger’ on UK roads
Nearly a fifth (18%) of young drivers admit to video calling while behind the wheel, a new survey suggests.
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September marked the end of three months of fuel price increases
September saw the end of three consecutive months of rising fuel costs, according to data released today.
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DVLA launches online replacement logbook service
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has introduced a new online service which drastically cuts the time required to obtain a replacement logbook.
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Speeding threatens road safety as much as drink and drug driving, says charity
A leading independent UK road safety charity is calling for speeding to become as socially unacceptable as driving under the influence after discovering that many people see excessive speed as acceptable.
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Third of UK motorists have put off car servicing because of coronavirus
A third of UK drivers have delayed getting their car serviced as a result of the financial constraints caused by the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey has found.
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August sees third consecutive monthly fuel price rise but prices not expected to rocket
The price of petrol and diesel rose for the third month in a row – though figures suggest that they aren’t rapidly approaching pre-pandemic levels.
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Traffic chaos ahead with 18m leisure journeys expected over the bank holiday weekend
Holidaymakers planning to get away over the long weekend could be in for a slow journey as 18 million leisure journeys are expected between Friday and Monday.
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Government Wants To Allow Automated Lane Keeping Systems On Roads In 2021
The government is considering introducing new Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS) technology on the country’s roads starting early next year.
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Fuel duty revenue down by £2.4bn in April and May
Fuel duty revenue was down by £2.4bn in April and May compared with the same period last year as the coronavirus pandemic and resulting lockdown brought the number of drivers on the UK’s roads tumbling down.
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Drivers urged to book MOT tests now to avoid the rush
Drivers are being urged to get their cars MOT tested this summer to avoid the rush as thousands look to get their vehicles tested after making use of the six-month coronavirus extension.
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