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Stop drive issued for some Citroen C3 and DS3 cars

5 days ago | driving.org | Adam Trimby

Citroën has issued a Europe-wide ‘stop drive’ recall notice for specific C3 and DS3 models due to a critical airbag safety issue. The DVSA has confirmed its full support for this action, which applies to:All C3 and DS3 vehicles built between 2009 and 2017Some models manufactured between 2018 and 2019As of 20 June 2025, affected vehicles must not be driven under any circumstances – including for instruction or driving tests – until inspected and repaired.
DIA CEO highlights licence scam concerns and test backlog issues on BBC Radio 4

5 days ago | driving.org | Adam Trimby

DIA CEO Carly Brookfield joined BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours on 23 June to raise public awareness of two major challenges affecting learners and instructors across the UK: a surge in social media advertising for obtaining driving licences without a theory or practical test and the ongoing test waiting times crisis.
Ultra-Rapid EV Charging Network to Launch Across UK and Europe

5 days ago | driving.org | Adam Trimby

Electric vehicle drivers in the UK and Europe could soon benefit from ultra-rapid charging times as Chinese manufacturer BYD (Build Your Dreams) confirms plans to deploy a new network of 1,000kW ‘flash chargers’ across the continent. The rollout is expected to begin within the next 12 months and could significantly cut charging times to just five minutes, similar to refuelling a petrol vehicle.
Driving Test Waiting Times - June 2025

1 week ago | driving.org | Adam Trimby

An update from DVSADVSA remains committed to reducing driving test waiting times. The average waiting time for a car practical driving test as of the end of May 2025 is:  Great Britain – 22.5 weeks Wales – 19.1 weeks Scotland – 21 weeks England – 22.8 weeks The average waiting time is the number of weeks before 10% of tests are available to book. DVSA’s figures for average driving test waiting times remain correct at the time of publication.
Smart motorway breakdown risk four times higher than conventional roads

1 week ago | driving.org | Adam Trimby

New analysis has found that drivers are four times more likely to break down on a smart motorway than a conventional one, raising significant safety concerns for instructors and their pupils. The study, based on a Freedom of Information request submitted by Go.Compare car insurance to National Highways, reveals that in 2024, smart motorways recorded 141,149 breakdowns – despite comprising far fewer miles than conventional motorways, which saw 110,229 breakdowns.
AA Driving School Expands EV Fleet for Instructors

1 week ago | driving.org | Adam Trimby

The AA Driving School has announced the addition of three new electric vehicles to its fleet, giving franchised instructors a wider choice when selecting their tuition car. From June 2025, franchisees will be able to choose from the Mini Aceman SE, VW ID.3 Pro Hatch, or the BYD Dolphin Comfort – all fully electric models. This marks another step in the AA Driving School’s journey to support instructors in preparing for the UK’s 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales.
Learners struggle to find tests as booking crisis deepens

1 week ago | driving.org | Adam Trimby

Learner drivers across the West of England are finding it “impossible” to book driving tests through official DVSA channels, prompting many to turn to high-cost cancellation apps, according to a new BBC report. While the issue is particularly acute in areas like Cheltenham, Gloucester, and Somerset, the growing demand and system exploitation have nationwide implications for the driver training industry.
Nearly half of technicians report flat tyres as major summer risk

2 weeks ago | driving.org | Adam Trimby

With the warmer months now underway, new findings from the experts at Vertu reveal that 46% of vehicle technicians say flat tyres are a common problem during summer. With rising temperatures and longer journeys, neglected tyres can quickly lead to breakdowns or more serious safety issues. Driving instructors and trainers should encourage regular tyre checks not only for their own vehicles but also help educate learners on seasonal vehicle care.
Twix advert banned for encouraging unsafe driving

2 weeks ago | driving.org | Adam Trimby

A television advert for Twix has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after it ruled the commercial “condoned unsafe driving”. The advert showed a man with flowing hair taking part in a cinematic car chase, ending in a crash between two identical caramel-coloured cars that land on top of each other like a Twix bar. In the final scene, a Twix falls through their sunroofs and the cars drive off still connected, with the tagline “two is more than one”.
Wales leads UK motorbike growth as national numbers rise 10.5%

2 weeks ago | driving.org | Adam Trimby

The number of privately owned motorbikes in the UK has grown by 10.5% over the past decade, according to new analysis of Department for Transport and DVLA data. The sharpest increase has been in Wales, where numbers have soared by 24.7% since 2015 – the highest of any region. The figures, compiled by Go.Compare motorbike insurance, highlight a steady rise in motorcycle ownership across most of the UK, with over 1.4 million bikes now licensed as of mid-2024, compared to 1.2 million in 2015.