Adam Trimby

3 weeks ago | driving.org | Adam Trimby

As the UK moves towards a greener transport system, concerns are growing that disabled drivers are being left behind in the shift to electric and autonomous vehicles. With around 1.35 million disabled drivers expected on UK roads by 2035, the need for inclusive infrastructure is becoming increasingly urgent.

1 month ago | driving.org | Adam Trimby

The recent Stocktake Report into the safety of ‘smart’ motorways has renewed calls for the reinstatement of the hard shoulder. The report from National Highways, along with analysis from the Office of Road and Rail (ORR), has reinforced fears that removing hard shoulders has made motorways more dangerous, rather than improving safety and traffic flow as originally intended.

1 month ago | drivertrainer.org | Adam Trimby

From 8 April 2025, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will require learner drivers to give 10 full working days’ notice if they need to change or cancel their car driving test without losing the test fee. Currently, only three full working days’ notice is needed. The change, which is part of DVSA’s 7-point plan to reduce driving test waiting times, aims to make better use of test slots and help more learners secure appointments when they are ready.

1 month ago | driving.org | Adam Trimby

From 8 April 2025, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will require learner drivers to give 10 full working days’ notice if they need to change or cancel their car driving test without losing the test fee. Currently, only three full working days’ notice is needed. The change, which is part of DVSA’s 7-point plan to reduce driving test waiting times, aims to make better use of test slots and help more learners secure appointments when they are ready.

1 month ago | drivertrainer.org | Adam Trimby

More than a third of UK motorists (36%) support wider 20mph speed limits if it means lower car insurance costs, according to new research. The latest Startline Used Car Tracker, based on a survey of 302 consumers, also reveals that over half (54%) would accept lower speed limits in general if it resulted in cheaper premiums. These findings follow a Confused.com reportthat suggests UK insurers are seeing fewer claims in 20mph zones, leading to reduced insurance costs.