Adam Trimby

3 days ago | drivertrainer.org | Adam Trimby

The M25 is officially the worst motorway for breakdowns per mile, according to new findings from Go.Compare car insurance. In 2024, the orbital route saw a staggering 27,335 breakdowns — that’s 238 per mile, more than any other motorway in England. The comparison site submitted a Freedom of Information request to National Highways, using the number of reported incidents against each road’s length to show which routes are most prone to mechanical issues.

3 days ago | driving.org | Adam Trimby

New analysis reveals the M25 as England’s most breakdown-prone motorway, with over 27,000 incidents reported in 2024 — the equivalent of 238 breakdowns per mile. The findings come from Go.Compare car insurance, which submitted a Freedom of Information request to National Highways. By comparing incident data to motorway lengths, the research identified routes where breakdowns are most common — providing useful insights for ADIs, fleet trainers and instructors supporting long-distance journeys.

4 days ago | driving.org | Adam Trimby

Driving instructors and fleet trainers using company cars should be aware of new HMRC advisory fuel rates (AFRs) introduced from 1 June 2025. These quarterly updates affect mileage reimbursement for business use and repayment for private use of company vehicles. The AFRs, which vary depending on engine size and fuel type, are used to calculate non-taxable mileage expenses.

5 days ago | drivertrainer.org | Adam Trimby

It turns out the biggest distracted driving mistakes aren’t what you’d expect. According to the RAC’s latest research, mobile phones and infotainment screens aren’t the top culprits – people are. In a poll of 2,691 UK drivers, 63% admitted making at least one mistake behind the wheel due to being distracted. The leading causes? Talking to passengers (43%) and daydreaming (37%). These findings challenge the idea that phones and dashboard tech are the biggest safety threats.

5 days ago | driving.org | Adam Trimby

A new study by RAC has revealed that the most common causes of distracted driving mistakes aren’t digital – they’re human. According to a survey of 2,691 UK motorists, nearly two-thirds (63%) admitted to making driving errors due to being distracted. Surprisingly, the biggest triggers were not smartphones or dashboard tech, but talking to passengers (43%) and daydreaming (37%). The RAC has warned these findings have potentially “catastrophic consequences” for road safety.