The RAC has warned UK drivers that fuel prices could rise to at least £1.50 per litre in a few weeks time. With this being said, drivers can conserve fuel and save money by knowing how their driving habits affect fuel economy and adopting fuel-saving techniques. The experts at Uswitch car insurance have put together […] The post Costly errors: How these 7 minor mistakes can inflate your fuel bills appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more

Following a system update two weeks ago, the DVLA has reminded all drivers of a change that will affect summer holidays this year. The organisation reminded people about the April 1 update on X. Anyone who intends to drive during their vacation this year should be aware of the new arrangement. There is a shift […] The post DVLA’s update on changes to international driving permits for summer travel appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more

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Business Waste, one of the UK’s leading waste management companies, is advocating for a change in the UK’s tyre disposal and recycling regulations. The UK produces over 50 million used tyres every year, which is currently costing the population over £270 million to recycle. Current industry laws mandate responsible tyre disposal to prevent environmental harm, […] The post Sustainability experts calls to action tyre manufacturers and resellers appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more

With the upcoming ban on petrol and diesel cars in 2035, and more manufacturers choosing to only sell automatic cars, the automotive industry is changing rapidly. And with a growing number of drivers now taking their tests in automatic cars, Macklin Motors have spotted searches for ‘automatic driving tests’ are up by 22% in the […] The post Should you learn to drive in an automatic? Automotive experts share the pros and cons appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more

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At the DIA, we are constantly thinking of what we can add to our long list of benefits for being a DIA member. From comprehensive insurance cover to expert advice at your fingertips, our aim is to offer our members as much as possible to make your driver-trainer careers as successful as possible. So we’d […] The post Are you interested in being sponsored by a car insurer? appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more

Due to impending changes in driving laws, drivers in the UK may have to have speed limiters added to their vehicles starting in July. Previously in 2022, all newly built cars on the continent were required by the European Union to have speed limiters installed. Regardless of where they are made, all cars sold in […] The post UK drivers may face mandatory speed limiters from July appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more

The Citroën C1 has been crowned as the best first car for Gen Z drivers (those aged 17-27), according to a new study by Independent Advisor Car Insurance. The Car Insurance experts at Independent Advisor created an index to analyse factors that determine the suitability of vehicle models for Gen Z drivers, including; median second […] The post Data reveals the best car models for new Gen Z drivers appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more

The car insurance experts asked the nation five common driving theory questions in the survey: (*Questions were sourced from Theory Test and represent essential road safety knowledge) The results: *The real theory test pass mark is 86%, in this case, we consider the pass mark to be 80%, which equates to 4 out of 5 […] The post 88% of UK drivers fail to answer FIVE basic theory questions appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more