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According to the data, acquired through a Freedom of Information request by motor insurance broker Adrian Flux, it takes an average of 13.1 weeks after booking a test to take it in the region – over 10 weeks shorter than some others.
It’s the only regi…
Following the trial of noise detectors in select regions last year, the UK clampdown on loud exhausts has advanced further in a court case brought by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) this month.
Wakefield-based firm AET Motorsport was hi…
The Ford Transit Custom has been named the International Van of the Year, while the Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok have been named joint winners of the International Pick-up Award (IPUA).
The Ford Transit Custom beat the Iveco eDaily and Renault Tra…
The theory test is an assessment of your knowledge of driving principles relevant to the class of vehicle you want to be licensed to operate. It tests your understanding of the traffic laws.
If you are learning to drive, you need to first give a theory…
Midlands family haulier Clarke Transport has moved its 475-strong fleet of trucks and trailers over to a Michelin X Multi new and remix policy to cut costs and “vastly reduce” downtime. The specialist in hazardous goods transport has fitted X Multi t…
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The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has won a crucial first court victory that will be music to the ears of anyone bothered by rowdy exhaust noises[1] on the street.
In what has been described as the first case of its kind, the DVSA says it …
Common winter mistakes could see drivers slapped with a hefty fine.
DVSA rules state your vehicle[1] must have a valid MOT certificate if it is to be driven. You also cannot drive or park your vehicle on the road if the MOT has run out, and you can be …
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But instructors and their students face problems as practice areas are limited to public car parks, shopping car parks, residential bays or driving test centres, where space is restricted.
There are growing fears the move could clog …
Image credit: Cambridgeshire Constabulary
Over 40 taxis were halted by law enforcement officers in Peterborough conducting a series of spot checks at the weekend.
The operation, titled Operation Insured, involved collaboration between licensing of…