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Passing first time is the goal, and it’s achievable — around half of UK learner drivers pass on their first attempt. The other half typically fail for predictable, avoidable reasons. Understanding what examiners look for, structuring your preparation properly, and managing the test itself well all make a significant difference. Here’s a practical guide. What […]
Motorways are statistically the safest type of road in the UK — fatality rates per mile driven are lower than on A-roads or rural roads. But they don’t feel that way to many drivers, particularly those who passed their test recently or who have simply avoided motorways for years. The speed, the lane discipline, and […]
The case for choosing an electric vehicle as a first car has never been stronger — lower running costs, simpler mechanics, and an increasingly mature charging network. But the upfront cost of EVs has historically been a barrier, particularly for new drivers who are also absorbing the shock of insurance premiums. The good news is […]
With one in four parents (24 per cent) admitting the high cost of car insurance is putting them off encouraging their child to learn to drive at 17, the UK’s leading pre-17 driving school has pledged to end insane premiums for new drivers. According to the poll of 2,500 parents by Young Driver, which has […]
If learning to drive is one of your New Year’s resolutions, a new study has revealed the skills motorists would really like you to get to grips with before you pass your test. Research from Young Driver asked 1,000 UK motorists what elements of driving they thought should be focused on more in the learning […]
Getting private practice while learning to drive plays an important role in gaining vital experience behind the wheel before taking the driving test. Before you offer to take someone out make sure you have the relevant information. This week’s tips give advice to all those willing into giving the learner additional driving experience from IAM RoadSmart’s […]
As learner drivers take to the motorways for the first time in England, Scotland and Wales, road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist says some fundamental changes in the whole learning process are necessary to bring down casualties. GEM road safety officer Neil Worth said: “Driving on the motorway for the first time can […]
From Monday, 4th June 2018, learner drivers will be allowed to take motorway driving lessons with an approved driving instructor. Lessons will be voluntary Any driving lessons on the motorway will be voluntary. We know that some people won’t want to take lessons on the motorway or don’t live close enough to one for it […]
IAM RoadSmart has welcomed the Department of Transport commitment to monitor the Northern Ireland Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Scheme as a possible model for future roll out across the rest of the UK in the future. IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest road safety charity has long campaigned for a bespoke British graduated driving licensing scheme […]
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has welcomed Prime Minister Theresa May’s pledge to look at introducing a graduated licensing (GDL) scheme for young drivers – calling it long overdue. The pledge came during Prime Minister’s Questions, as Labour MP Jenny Chapman told MPs that one in four young drivers was involved in an accident within […]