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WITH the DVSA announcing that the national average waiting time for a driving test is 17 weeks, it’s upped the pressure for learners to pass first time. Learner drivers could face waiting months for another shot at passing their test. Whereas before Covid learners could book a retest in a matter of weeks. Leasing Options has listed their top six tips to what learner drivers could do, alongside their lessons, to help maximise their chances of passing first time. 1.#DrivingInstructor TikT...

PREMIUM Doug Maughan spotted this restaurant in Singapore which appears to be boasting, in a topsy-turvy fashion, about the quality of its cuisine. Future perfect A SOUTH Ayrshire reader by the name of Auld Sanny admits that the future of motoring has him worried. “What should you do when your computerised self-driving car mows down a pedestrian?” he asks. “Do you just switch it off, switch it back on again, and continue on your way?” It’s a tricky situation. Though having jumpe...

We should all be able to use the roads safely By Letters to The Argus Something you want to say? Send us your views on the weeks news Brighton Sussex UK 4th January 2016 - Traffic cones are out as the roadworks started today on the A259 seafront road by the junction of West Street . The work which is expected to take 2 years will also involve the restoration of the seafront shelter THERE has been a recent spate o...

Common driving myths debunked Driving is an activity surrounded by rules and regulations. We learn about most of these from the Highway Code but along with the official guidance most drivers are at some point offered advice by friends and family on the well-known rules of the road. Sadly a lot of this well-meant information is more fiction than fact so we’ve taken a look at some of the most common motoring myths and the truth behind them. It’s illegal to drive in flip flops or barefoot Sign...

All speed cameras flash if you’ve been caught Not so. There are many different types of speed cameras and while some do flash when they function that’s not true of all of them, so the first you might know is when the dreaded Notice of Intended Prosecution drops through your letterbox. You won’t be fined for doing less than 10% over the speed limit Another common speeding myth, although one that has some basis in fact. The speed limit is just that - a limit - and if you exceed it you can b...

If the incident goes to court, the penalty could go up to a £5,000 fine, nine penalty points and even a driving ban.

If the incident goes to court, the penalty could go up to a £5,000 fine, nine penalty points and even a driving ban.

Wearing skirts, sunglasses or boots could land drivers with a £5k fine ‘The clothing and footwear you choose to wear whilst you are driving must not prevent you from using the controls in the correct manner.’ The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now There are always big stories on WalesOnline - dont miss any with our daily emailInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign me up now When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these ...

7 clothing items that could land you a £5,000 fine and a driving ban. (Canva) Certain clothing items could land up up to £5,000 in fains according to experts. Motoring experts at CarMoney have uncovered the seven common clothing items we all wear while driving that could actually be putting us at risk of breaking the law, getting points on our licence and a hefty fine. You could find yourself with a £100 on-the-spot fine and three penalty points for careless driving if you wear inapp...

With staycations rising in popularity, road trips are on the cards for many this summer while we await for international travel to return.