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The AA declares that time is right for Grad...

Oct 21, 2024Comments off

At least 58 lives could be saved annually by graduated driver licensing (GDL), estimates* The AA as it steps up its calls for the system

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Calls for tougher driving tests in UK

Jun 24, 2024Comments off

Motoring experts are calling for tougher practical driving tests to reduce accidents on UK roads. Experts at Absolute Reg are calling for all new drivers

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New proposals to make coach driving attract...

May 03, 2024Comments off

Young people could soon find more careers in transport, after the government announced proposals to relax the minimum age requirements for bus and coach drivers

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Consultation opened of how to address the d...

Apr 16, 2024Comments off

On the 11th April 2024, the Department for Transport (DfT) open consultation on measures to relieve the driver shortage in the HGV and Bus/Coach sectors.

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Demand for Government action to reduce youn...

Apr 12, 2024Comments off

A group of 40 bereaved parents are demanding immediate action to tackle the unacceptable and disproportionately high number of young driver and passenger deaths on

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Theory test cheats triple in three years

Apr 09, 2024Comments off

Reports of cheating in driving theory tests have tripled amid low pass rates and long waits for a practical test booking. According to new Freedom

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MPs must act to save young drivers’ lives

Mar 18, 2024Comments off

A group of road safety experts have signed a letter calling on MPs from all political parties to commit to taking action on proven evidence-based

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An ‘epidemic’ of drug driving y...

Sep 27, 2023Comments off

A survey of 2,028 drivers conducted in March 2023 reveals almost a third (28%) of those aged 16-24 have themselves driven under the influence of

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Driven by Excellence: road safety and virtu...

Sep 21, 2023Comments off

In this Driven by Excellence episode from PDT Fleet Training Solutions, James Evans, founder of First Car and Managing Director of ICE Hub, talks about

HGVC partners with Youth First to give youn...

Feb 24, 2023Comments off

HGV training specialist HGVC has partnered with Youth First CIO, a London-based charity that helps young people get into work, to give disadvantaged young people the skills