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Drivers say £15 'anti-frost' windscreen cover 'saves time and fuel' in cold weather

For a limited time, Amazon has discounted a four-layer windscreen cover that's amassed heaps of praise from impressed drivers

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Could you pass the driving test again? Thousands of 'experienced' Brits would fail second time

The Highway Code changes every year, despite most drivers failing to look over it since they passed their test and with driving offences rising, experts warn many would not pass their test today

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Top Gear's Richard Hammond flops in driving test after forgetting to do one thing

Top Gear and Grand Tour star Richard Hammond took his driving test again, but things didn't go as planned for the TV presenter and his daughter Izzy Hammond, who struggled to park

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Drivers are just discovering 'magic' button that defrosts car windscreen in seconds

The temperature has started to plummet again, with a weekend of snow and ice on its way so drivers will want to know a handy hack can defrost the windscreen in seconds

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Electric vehicle owners given weather warning as cars at risk of struggling to cope

Going electric with your vehicle is all fun and games but when winter strikes there are a few extra things to consider before hopping behind the wheel and hitting the road

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Motorists face two exams in order to keep their driving licence once they hit 70

Drivers born before 1954 who want to keep their driving licence may be asked to complete 'vision tests' and 'cognitive assessments' as part of the bi-annual process

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DVSA reveal the top 10 reasons people fail their driving tests from mirrors to parking

Practical driving test wait times are longer than ever, with less than half of learners passing the first time – now the DVSA have revealed the top reasons people fail

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Experts rate the most annoying driving habits carried out by UK motorists

The vast majority of drivers think they display great roadside manners, but also believe others do not, with certain motoring habits being rated more annoying than others

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Top 10 second-hand car bargains revealed as market value plummets over last year

A new list of the top 10 best value second-hand models currently available for purchase has been released. These cars offer modern design, plenty of features, and a spacious interior for thousands less than their original price.

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UK drivers with MOT booked warned of changes coming from December 23

The DVSA has confirmed the Christmas opening hours for practical driving tests and vehicle test stations, as well as for theory tests, which will affect several driver

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We played 'Soccer Saturday' and lucked out with drive to stunning new non-league ground

Anyone who's planned a weekend away for a large group will know choosing where to go and how to get there isn't as easy as it sounds, that's why we let football decide with a little help from Turo

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Brits could face a hefty £1,000 fine for wearing their winter coat behind the wheel

Drivers around the country are battling through winter and trying to keep their cars warm in the frosty mornings, but officials say keeping your coat on being the wheel could be incredibly costly

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Brits share their Christmas driving habits - including top songs for playlists

A third of Brits will have to travel via car for their festivities this year - with the majority agreeing it's part of a tradition they enjoy

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These cars are threatened with tax 'doubling' – including Ford and Vauxhall

The Government has released information around rising taxes for drivers, with some common models from Ford and Vauxhall being forced to dish out more money on their first year of ownership

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DVLA statement issued to all drivers born in winter of 1954 or early 1955

The DVLA has issued a message to drivers born in the winter of 1954 or early 1955 who have just turned 70 years of age - or will do shortly - are being alerted to guidance on what to do

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Driver caught on her phone worms her way out of six-month ban thanks to 'loophole'

Driving laws can be obscure and largely unknown, and one woman managed to talk her way out of a six month ban after she noticed and took advantage of a legal loophole

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Two thirds of Brits say modern technology is 'taking the fun out of driving'

A study of 2,000 drivers found two thirds admit they struggle to get their head around all the features on modern cars and just over half think driving skills are on the decline due to modern features.

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Motorists paid out record parking fines last year with over 1,000 tickets every hour

Motorists are constantly faced with hidden driving laws which could leave you out of pocket, with parking fines being the main offende – here's the list of the worst offending councils

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DVLA £1,000 fine risk for millions of drivers with common condition

The DVLA needs to be informed if you have a condition that affects around 12.5 million people in the UK

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Motorists could face prison for splashing pedestrians as expert reveals odd driving laws

Several motorists could be held accountable in court for simply driving through a puddle if they make any passers-by wet, leaving them with a few points and a hefty fine

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Santa sleigh on sale for £5,000 as the big man makes switch to Tesla, says expert

Families are warned this Christmas they could hear the slight rumble of an electric engine rather than jingle bells this year, as Father Christmas makes the switch to a Tesla

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British drivers warned over huge £2,745 car tax for 59 cars in April - see full list

Vehicle Excise Duty rates are set to change in April 2025 and a number of popular cars will be hit by a £2,745 car tax hike. Here is the full list of cars to be affected

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Motorists using 'simple' hack to make their cars 'invisible' to speed cameras

Motorists are using a simple hack to make their cars 'invisible' to speed cameras and Police have now issued a serious warning to the drivers who are using the illegal tactic

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Psychic predicted Jaguar’s rebrand disaster and says Tarot Cards reveal brand's grim future

A psychic claims that Jaguar's controversial rebrand could be seen in the cards, and warns that the company could continue down a 'grim' path unless they reevaluate

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Motoring Electric vehicle owners given weather warning as cars at risk of struggling to cope Going electric with your vehicle is all fun and games but when winter strikes there are a few extra things to consider before hopping behind the wheel and hitting the road

Top Gear's Richard Hammond flops in driving test after forgetting to do one thing

Top Gear and Grand Tour star Richard Hammond took his driving test again, but things didn't go as planned for the TV presenter and his daughter Izzy Hammond, who struggled to park

Drivers are just discovering 'magic' button that defrosts car windscreen in seconds

The temperature has started to plummet again, with a weekend of snow and ice on its way so drivers will want to know a handy hack can defrost the windscreen in seconds

Snow Drivers say £15 'anti-frost' windscreen cover 'saves time and fuel' in cold weather For a limited time, Amazon has discounted a four-layer windscreen cover that's amassed heaps of praise from impressed drivers

Could you pass the driving test again? Thousands of 'experienced' Brits would fail second time

The Highway Code changes every year, despite most drivers failing to look over it since they passed their test and with driving offences rising, experts warn many would not pass their test today

Top Gear's Richard Hammond flops in driving test after forgetting to do one thing

Top Gear and Grand Tour star Richard Hammond took his driving test again, but things didn't go as planned for the TV presenter and his daughter Izzy Hammond, who struggled to park

Drivers are just discovering 'magic' button that defrosts car windscreen in seconds

The temperature has started to plummet again, with a weekend of snow and ice on its way so drivers will want to know a handy hack can defrost the windscreen in seconds

Electric vehicle owners given weather warning as cars at risk of struggling to cope

Going electric with your vehicle is all fun and games but when winter strikes there are a few extra things to consider before hopping behind the wheel and hitting the road

Health issues What is 'mystery illness' HMPV as China tackles outbreak with four key symptoms In what is feeling like a case of deja vu, the world is starting the new year with the threat of a 'mystery illness' currently spreading through China and which is thought to have 'already hit the UK'

China's 'mystery illness worse than COVID-19’ has already hit UK with alarming spike

New research shows there was an alarming spike of the hMPV - the same one currently ravaging China - in the UK over Christmas, particularly affecting one age group

New video exposes chaos inside Chinese hospitals as virus leaves patients hooked to IVs

Footage of an overcrowded hospital in China has surfaced after a HMPV virus outbreak, showing rows of children attached to IV drips surrounded by concerned and exhausted parents

Mystery virus plunges overcrowded hospitals into chaos as mortality 'worse than Covid'

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An outbreak of a pneumonia of 'unknown origin' has swept across China – cases of 'White Lung', pneumonia, fever and other respiratory virus symptoms have left hospitals overcrowded

Covid restrictions reintroduced as 'mystery' HMPV virus sweeps the globe

A nation has reintroduced Covid-19 safety measures after three cases of the 'mystery illness' HMPV in three young children have been reported as China battles outbreak

Crime Land Rover hunt launched as trove of jewellery stolen in 'terrifying' house raid North Wales Police are now trying to track down a Land Rover in connection with the robbery, which happened in Llandudno and saw a 'considerable amount' of jewellery stolen

Cops tell posh Brits to 'play classical music' to scare off thugs blighting area

Residents living in a posh London area have been told to play classical music, but not too loudly, after 22 people complained of a spate of drug-fuelled anti-social behaviour ruining their streets

Experts issue warning over 'risk' of more heavy snow across UK in just days

As the Met Office issues several yellow warnings for snow and ice - an independent forecaster has weighed in to give their verdict on whether we can expect more snow

EastEnders return 'sealed' after 27 years in Nigel Bates twist

EastEnders fans were left in shock on Monday night when a former character's wife made a surprise cameo - but will she be making a comeback?

Covid jab boffins develop Black Death vaccine over fears plague could spark next pandemic

Scientists behind the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronovirus jab have called for the UK to add a bubonic plague vaccine to its stockpile as the risk of a superbug strain rises