4 h. ago Learner drivers face major test rule change under new safety plans

A major rule change may see learner drivers waiting six months between their theory and practical tests

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10 h. ago Learner drivers could have to wait six months before taking test under new strategy

The first road safety review in over ten years was published today

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13 h. ago Learner drivers may have to wait six months before taking test thanks to new rules

Leaners could have to wait six months between their theory and practical tests

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15 h. ago New drivers to face minimum learning period of up to six months

The UK Government will consult on whether to introduce a minimum learning period of three or six months as part of its road safety strategy.

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20 h. ago Definitive guide to the safest cars and the ones to worry about: FRED KELLY analyses Ford, Kia, VW Vauxhall, Nissan and so many more...

Despite car safety coming on leaps and bounds in recent years, modern hybrid vehicles are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as their petrol predecessors.

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22 h. ago New crackdown on ghost plates after Mail probe: MOT will now check your reg plate with penalty points for those who fail, plus new powers for DVLA on gangs in driving blitz

Motorists who use number plates invisible to road cameras face penalty points and having their vehicles seized under new plans to improve road safety launched today.

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32 h. ago Scots over 70 face driving ban if they fail mandatory eye test under road safety reforms

Driver training and testing is a reserved matter - meaning any changes to licensing are applied UK-wide.

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33 h. ago Motoring expert calls for mandatory eye tests for over 70s on eve of Road Safety Review publication

A new road safety strategy is expected to be laid out on Wednesday

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34 h. ago Almost 200 schools in Northern Ireland remain closed amid icy conditions

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins paid tribute to gritting teams working on the road network.

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37 h. ago Eye tests for older drivers and tighter alcohol limits could be introduced under road safety plans

The government’s road safety strategy aims to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads by 65 per cent by 2035

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47 h. ago Potential eye tests for drivers over 70 in new road safety plans

Elderly drivers may have to take eye tests

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57 h. ago Deaths set to outnumber births in the UK: 'Hard questions for the future'

Experts have worryingly predicted that the death rate in the UK will surpass the birth rate.

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3 d. ago New plans could see uninsured drivers hit with higher fines and tougher penalties

These plans will feature in the upcoming Road Safety Strategy as part of a wider consultation on motoring offences

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4 d. ago Why are hybrids so dangerous? Scientists blame high mileage, quiet engines, and concentrated urban use for death rates that are three times higher than petrol cars

Scientists have revealed why hybrid vehicles are so dangerous, as new data shows the eco-friendly motors' surprising death rate.

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4 d. ago Motorists warned against driving with snow on roof or risk little

Road safety expert warns of common winter driving mistakes as snow warnings issued across UK

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5 d. ago Petrol versus electric ‘fuel’ costs – an EV does the equivalent of 352 miles per gallon

With petrol costing an average of £6.17 a gallon to go around 40 miles, new research reveals an EV can go 350 miles for the same amount

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5 d. ago He threatened to petrol bomb his ex's home and said, 'I don't care if the kids are there'

Ryan Howells, 32, made threats against his ex-partner and her family after she ended their relationship and called her incessantly

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9 d. ago Cause of deadly Anthony Joshua crash announced as new pictures show devastating impact

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Nigeria, has given it's preliminary findings into the cause of a crash involving Anthony Joshua on Monday, in which, two men lost their lives

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1 week ago Death rates in hybrids 'three times higher than petrol cars' as road safety experts call for inquiry

A total of 122 people died in hybrid car crashes last year, compared with 777 in accidents involving petrol cars, according to Department for Transport figures analysed by The Mail on Sunday.

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1 week ago Death rates in hybrids 'three times higher than petrol cars' leading road safety experts to call for inquiry

A total of 122 people died in hybrid car crashes last year, compared with 777 in accidents involving petrol cars, according to Department for Transport figures analysed by The Mail on Sunday.

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