Major UK road safety changes proposed by Government
The UK Government unveils its Road Safety Strategy, including mandatory eyesight tests for over-70s, a longer learning period for new drivers, and lower alcohol limits. Read the full details.
The UK Government unveils its Road Safety Strategy, including mandatory eyesight tests for over-70s, a longer learning period for new drivers, and lower alcohol limits. Read the full details.
New research shows certain 'gifted learner' dogs can learn the names of toys by overhearing conversations, a skill previously thought to be uniquely human. Discover the fascinating findings.
Remarkable research shows 'gifted learner' dogs can pick up toy names simply by overhearing conversations, mirroring a skill seen in young children. Discover the science behind canine cognition.
New research shows some gifted dogs can learn new toy names just by overhearing conversations, with skills rivalling an 18-23-month-old child. Discover the science behind these clever canines.
The UK government unveils a new road safety strategy aiming to cut deaths by 65% by 2035. Key proposals include mandatory tests for older drivers, a lower drink-drive limit, and longer learning periods for novices.
Sharon Huddleston told BBC Breakfast her daughter would be alive with graduated driving licences. As the government launches a new road safety strategy, campaigners demand tougher rules for new drivers.
A father-of-three faces a four-month wait for a new driving test after his 285-mile journey was wasted. The test was cancelled because of 'a few raindrops' on the passenger seat. Read his full story.
A father-of-three faces a four-month wait after his 285-mile trip for a driving test was cancelled due to a damp passenger seat. Read his story and the DVSA's response.
Jacob Carroll's driving test was cancelled before he even started because of raindrops on the passenger seat. He had driven 285 miles to Scarborough for the test. Read his story.
Jacob Carroll's 285-mile trip to take his driving test ended before it began when the examiner refused to sit on a seat with 'a few raindrops'. Discover the full story and the DVSA's response.
A father's 285-mile journey for a driving test was wasted after an examiner refused to sit on a seat with 'a few raindrops'. Read his story and the DVSA's response.
A father's 285-mile journey for a driving test was wasted when an examiner refused to sit on a seat with 'a few raindrops'. Read his story and the DVSA's response.
The village of Miskin in Glamorgan is being swamped by learner drivers from across the UK, drawn by its test route reputation. Locals describe 'hell' as roads become congested. Read the full story.
UK learner drivers face a 22-week average wait for tests, with a backlog of 638,000. Many are travelling hundreds of miles to secure a slot. Read the DVSA's plan to fix the crisis.
Learner drivers are travelling hundreds of miles for tests as waiting lists hit 22 weeks. Discover the human impact and government plans to tackle the crisis.
Learner drivers are being scammed on TikTok and Instagram by fake accounts selling test slots and certificates. We reveal the red flags and what the DVSA is doing.
Learners pay up to £500 to automated bookers as driving test backlog persists. The DVSA's target for 7-week waits is now delayed until 2027. Read the full NAO report findings.
The DVSA warns learner drivers their theory test will be cancelled without a valid provisional licence. Avoid losing your £23 fee with this essential checklist.
Ministers urged to investigate claims touts pay driving instructors for login details to block-book tests, exploiting learners and worsening the 642,000-strong backlog. Read the full story.
A young couple died in a horrific wrong-way crash in Utah when a learner driver under influence collided with their vehicle. Two lives lost in preventable tragedy. Don't drink and drive.
New research reveals nearly a quarter of 18-30 year olds can't drive, with many citing expensive lessons and fear of tests. Discover how this impacts their freedom and social lives.
New UK driving test rules now require longer practice on faster roads to improve safety. Learn how these changes impact learner drivers and tackle the test backlog.
Learner drivers, discover the DVSA's crucial '16th fault rule' and the three types of faults that can make or break your practical driving test. Pass your test with confidence.
Major changes to the UK driving test begin November 24, 2025. Learn how fewer stops, reduced emergency stops and flexible independent driving affect your test.
The DVSA warns learner drivers could automatically fail driving tests for a simple seatbelt mistake. Discover the crucial error and how to avoid it.
New data reveals the extreme lengths learners go to pass the UK driving theory test, with one person attempting it 128 times. Discover the toughest questions and why the pass rate is falling.
The UK government bans bots and third parties from booking driving tests and enlists military examiners to tackle the severe 668,000-learner backlog. Find out how the new rules affect you.
The UK government is deploying military driving examiners to conduct civilian tests, creating 6,500 extra slots. New rules also target test resellers. Learn how this affects learner drivers.
Military driving examiners deployed to deliver 6,500 extra tests annually. New rules target third-party bots reselling appointments. Learn how this affects learner drivers across the UK.
Exclusive investigation uncovers the UK's most extraordinary driving test mishaps, featuring panicked candidates who confused garden gnomes for children and even claimed ghostly interference.