New figures released by the RAC Foundation show that the teenage driver death toll is rising. Book Theory Test Today analyses the latest data highlighting a growing problem.
Road Safety
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May 15
The Highway Code | An Introduction for Learner Drivers
Driving isn’t all about driving, there are so many other factors to consider when it comes to motoring. Britain’s road rules are set out in the Highway Code and this is Book Theory Test Today’s crash course to this important guide.
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May 15
Teen driving changes when Mum’s in the car says research
Not too long ago Book Theory Test Today published a blog asking ‘if you had to choose, which parent would you want teaching you to drive?’ According to new research, having Mum in the car changes teen driving habits.
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Apr 15
UK Driving Tuition should start using the Finnish example
With a growing belief that UK driving tuition should begin much earlier than it does at present, Book Theory Test Today looks at the example being set by Finland.
25
Mar 15
Night Driving | Should it be Compulsory for Learner Drivers?
Driving experts are calling for learner drivers to be given night driving lessons on country roads. As the biggest shake-up of the driving test draws closer, Book Theory Test Today examines why experts want to see more learners taking night driving lessons.
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Mar 15
Driving Test Changes: Will they Actually Stop More Young People Dying on Britain’s Roads?
Book Theory Test Today’s research this week led us to a very interesting piece in the Yorkshire Post regarding driving test changes. Significantly, the article questions whether changing the driving test will help to save the lives of young people, to which Book Theory Test Today had to write a response.
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Mar 15
Driving While Smoking Banned in Vehicles with Children
From October 2015, driving while smoking in vehicles with children as passengers will be banned. Book Theory Test Today looks at the implications of this new law.
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Mar 15
Drivers on Mobiles should be Disgraced
There’s been an absolute furore about drivers on mobiles in the press recently. One particular news item that caught the attention of Book Theory Test Today was published by the BBC featuring Police Chief, Suzette Davenport, who claims that politicians ignore the rules when it comes to drivers on mobiles because it would cost votes. […]
05
Mar 15
New Drug-Drive Laws Now in Effect in England and Wales
New rules targeting drug-drivers are now in effect across England and Wales. With an increase in the number of learner drivers and fully fledged motorists taking to the roads under the influence of narcotics, Book Theory Test Today examines what the new laws mean for those caught offending.
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Mar 15
Driving Lessons Fail to Prepare New Motorists for Collisions Claims Insurer
Driving lessons are meant to help you become safer drivers, preparing you for your theory test and practical exam. However, one insurance company says that driving lessons don’t do enough to prepare you for the aftermath of a crash. If you had an accident would you know what to do?
