Energy efficiency has quickly become one of the top priorities for those working on UK highways — and for good reason. Transport accounts for over a third of CO2 emissions, with most of this alarming figure attributed to road vehicles like cars and buses. That’s because they consume far more fossil fuels than lorries and […] The post UK highways: are they on the road to energy efficiency? appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more

Almost 3 in 5 parents (58%) contributed to the cost of driving lessons. This is the most common area where parents financially support their child’s driving education. Also common are some of the smaller costs, such as licence and test fees. 46% of parents helped with the cost of a provisional licence – £34 when […] The post Where are parents supporting in getting their kids on the road? appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more

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A completely new set of regulations governing private parking lots in the UK will be put into effect later this year. The new “Private Parking Code of Practice,” which is supported by the International Parking Community (IPC) and the British Parking Association (BPA), attempts to provide drivers more control by establishing a single, all-inclusive set […] The post New code of practice for private parking imposes grace period for parking fines appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more

Currently, there are more than 41 million cars on UK roads, which is a record high. As per the latest data released by Motorparc and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), there was a 1.7% annual growth to 41,404,589 at the end of 2023. There was a 1.6% annual increase in the total […] The post UK sees record high with over 41 million cars on roads appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more

The UK’s leading road safety charity IAM RoadSmart is delighted to announce a partnership with Thruxton racing circuit to host a new Young Drivers Skills Day on 22nd August 2024 at the Hampshire track. Tickets for this half-day experience are open to any young driver aged 17-30 and go on sale from today at a […] The post IAM RoadSmart launches first ever Young Drivers Skills Day this summer appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more

The Welsh Government plans to go back to the original 30 mph speed restriction on some newly constructed 20 mph speed limit roads starting in September 2024. Ken Skates, the new transport secretary, has invited the community to get in touch with their local councils and let them know where they think these improvements should […] The post Welsh Government reverses 20 mph speed limit back to 30mph appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more

As we head into May, brighter and warmer weather is finally expected to break through the chilly and rainy spring of previous weeks, bringing longer and brighter days. However, the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is alerting motorists about a portion of the Highway Code that is “important” to remember beforehand. Many drivers sometimes […] The post DVSA issues warning on little-known Highway Code rule appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more

It has come to light that the equipment supporting England’s network of smart motorways regularly stopped functioning, putting drivers “at risk.” From June 2022 to February 2024, there were 397 instances where the motorway network lost electricity, making it harder to identify when a car breaks down and potentially trap drivers in a live lane. […] The post Smart motorway equipment failures spark safety concerns appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more

Since the waiting times for driving test have been high, DVSA has seen a rise in the use of automated bots being used on the driving test booking service. This can result in the reselling of appointments, often at inflated prices. DVSA published a blog about the work it was doing to tackle this from […] The post DVSA: Limiting the number of times a test can be swapped online appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more