Approximately 33% of new cars that are sold in Norway in 2018 were electric. Will there soon be a time when Newbury will make the same switch with more people not only turning to electric but in turn turning to automatic driving lessons In Norway they have a target of zero emissions from new cars […]

Cruising in the middle lane is not only frustrating for other drivers but also illegal and could land you with a hefty fine and 3 points on your licence. Not only is it one of the most annoying things that drivers do but it can also be very dangerous. Incredibly 50% of motorists admit to […]

Recently a coach was involved with a collision with a lorry leaving a truck stop on the A1 at Witterings in Cambridgeshire. Three people were killed in the accident. One important factor that lead to the accident was the length of the slip road. The acceleration lane was found, by Accident Investigators, to be only […]

The Hazard Perception test now includes more clips containing bad weather to test pupils ability to deal with poor visibility etc. The tests looks at pupils ability to spot “developing hazards” that will cause them to change speed or direction. There are a total of 14 clips and points are scored from 5 down to […]

The Department of Transport has set out it’s plans to help protect vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists and also to combat road rage in a 2 year plan. The Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy called upon 14,000 people on their opinions on what needs to be done to improve road safety for […]

As a way to keep cyclists safer the government are proposing a change to the highway code. Drivers will be asked to give way to cyclists and pedestrians when turning left and will also be taught to use the “Dutch reach” when opening doors. The idea is to bring the highway code up to date […]

MPs want a ban on diesel cars much sooner and say it should be brought forward to 2032. The current Government plans want a ban in 2040 however the terms of the plan are very vague. A report criticised a cut in subsidies and a lack of suitable charge points. However the government have expressed […]

The theory test may be changing again to match modern day situations. Vape clouds coming from car windows, pot holes and even drones may well be included in a revamped test according to reports. Over 50% of drivers feel that the current theory test is outdated and doesn’t truly reflect modern day driving. The current […]

The police are clamping down on tailgating, imposing £100 fines.This comes after research from the Highways England that shows almost 2,000 accidents were caused last year by tailgaters resulting in over 100 fatalities. Research also shows that a driver being tailgated experiences an increase in heart rate, anxiety and an increased level of stress. It […]