A survey shows drivers forget to wear seat belts after only four months of driving. It takes motorists just 10 weeks to become a “bad driver” after passing their test, according to a new poll. A survey of 2,000 car owners found the average new road user lets bad habits creep in less than three […]

LEARNERS can now book driving tests again following the hiatus caused by the coronavirus lockdown. But how many driving test centres are there in the UK? There are about 380 driving test centres in the UK. Some operate part-time, but most operate full-time. If you’re in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you can now book […]

THOUSANDS of learner drivers were struggling to book their driving test this morning after the DVSA website crashed again. More than 100,000 people were placed in a virtual queue after more driving test slots were released today. Learners had complained that the website was still crashing for them shortly after it reopened after 8am this […]

LEARNER drivers in England are able to take their tests again from today – but it won’t be the same as before. Driving tests were suspended in March at the start of lockdown to help stop the spread of the deadly covid 19. Lessons and theory tests were allowed to restart in England from July […]

Inviting Candidates to rebook tests. From Thursday 16th July onwards the DVSA will be contacting practical car test candidates who had their driving test put on hold due to the lockdown. Each candidate will be sent an email with a link to book a new test date and time as the usual booking system remains […]

Compulsory MOT testing for cars, vans, and motorcycles is to be reintroduced in England, Scotland, and Wales on August 1st 2020 as coronavirus restrictions continue to be lifted, the Government confirmed. But why was testing suspended in the first place, why is it being reintroduced soon, and what does it mean for your vehicle? Mandatory […]

  The coronavirus, once an “aggressive tiger” of a disease, has weakened and become more like a wild cat, according to a top Italian doctor.  Professor Matteo Bassett said he is convinced the virus is changing in severity” and patients are now surviving infections that would have killed them before.  And if the virus’s weakening […]

Practical driving tests are to be very different from the norm,Driving instructors will face a number of changes when lessons and tests can begin again after being postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.The Government has issued new guidance ahead of test centres reopening in the coming weeks – but as of yet no date has […]

Hundreds of thousands of people have had their driving tests cancelled or delayed as a result of the pandemic. It has been more than just a minor inconvenience for those looking for work and caring for children, while instructors face a nervous wait to find out when and how they can return to work safely. […]

The Department for Transport announced on 25 March that all cars, vans and motorcycles which usually would require an MOT will be exempted from needing a test for six months from 30 March onwards. Drivers were told they would be held responsible for ensuring their vehicles remained roadworthy during the test extension, else face fines […]