Tag: Driving Standards Agency
Driving licence applications to include blood donor registration prompt
The message will be seen by millions of people each year who register for a new driving license, in the hopes to encourage young drivers to become blood donors
Insurance experts warn drivers not to do this one thing after an accident
A new survey has highlighted the fact many drivers don't know what to do if they are involved in a car accident.
DVLA issues 'declare now' warning over medical condition that 1.5m Brits suffer from
It's a common condition that 1.5 million people in the UK suffer from, and anything that might affect their driving must be declared
Drivers could risk fines for 'parking outside their own homes' due to new rules
The Government is considering a nationwide ban on pavement parking - which would see drivers fined for leaving their cars outside their own homes
Drivers given £1k Highway Code warning as Brits told to keep one item
The warning has been issued as the weather changes across the UK, with autumn bringing longer nights and increased moisture in the air
DVLA warns drivers aged over 70 'you need to' take action now
The DVLA has issued an important reminder to people who are aged 70 or over - and there are certain circumstances where drivers are required to renew their driving licences
Drivers face £5,000 fine for making this one common mistake on the road
Hundreds of drivers have been fined in the last couple of years for making simple mistakes even some losing their driving licenses
UK drivers told do not touch phones 3pm next Sunday regardless of temptation
Mobile phones will vibrate and emit a loud siren‑like sound for up to ten seconds.
Warning to people with caravans as thousands of Brits hit the road this weekend
This bank holiday, thousands of Brits are expected to hit the road for a caravan holiday, but new research has found that one in five are unaware of the rules surrounding towing a trailer
Could you pass a UK driving theory test in 2025? Try our quiz to find out
People need to pass this test in the UK before taking a practical driving assessment
Serious warning issued as 'robust enforcement' of road rules starts
The DVSA has warned that 'serious enforcement' is on the way for some drivers as it focuses on light goods vehicles in its latest enforcement push
Tricky new questions learner drivers will need to answer in theory test
The Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency has announced that driver theory test will include questions on CPR and defibrillators for the first time starting next year
What to do when being tailgated - driving instructor shares how to prevent smash
Tailgating is not only annoying, it is also a safety hazard playing a part in one in eight accidents on major roads
Driving expert's clever trick to stop tailgaters without having to brake
Being tailgated is a regular occurrence and a dangerous one, but there is a simple solution to deal with it without causing a potentially fatal collision, according to a driving expert
Millions of drivers are breaking Highway Code every day without even knowing it
There are certain things drivers do every day on the roads that they won't give a second thought to - but they could actually be against the Highway Code