Posted by Will Dracott on Wednesday, July 28, 2010,
Passage road in both directions is down to one lane yet again. More bus stops by the looks of things. The traffic lights on the crest of the hill are also out, so be on guard for pedestrians walking out infront of you!  Continue reading ...
Transport and logistics isn't just for businesses directly involved
in the transport sector. If you use transport in any part of your
business - from providing company cars for employees to moving goods or
produce or drawing up workplace travel plans – the transport and
logistics theme will point you towards the information you need.
You can access us directly at businesslink.gov.uk/transport
or find us in 'Your business sector' on businesslink.gov.uk.
Transport and logistics ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Monday, June 28, 2010,
In :
Motoring news
The Department of Motor Vehicles in California, USA is
considering the introduction of advanced new digital car number plates. A
variety of uses is proposed, including hosting advertising to raise
money for the state's coffers. Smart Plate, a company based in San
Francisco, has developed the new technology. The number plates show the
car's registration as usual, but have the ability to display customised
messages and advertisements. It is being proposed that the state
of California sel... Continue reading ...
The
Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has published a video on its YouTube
channel which explains how to sign up, free of charge, for DSA Direct
email alerts.
· watch
the video on YouTube
DSA
is encouraging learner drivers and driver trainers to sign up for the
service. It will help them to stay up to date with information about
learning to drive and ride, the driving test, and road safety.
If
you run your own website for learner drivers and riders, or driver
trainer... Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Sunday, June 27, 2010,
In :
Motoring news
Chancellor George Osborne delivered his first Budget,
introducing it as "tough but fair", with increased living costs likely
for most of the population. At first glance it appears that motorists
will pay dearly, thanks to a significant hike in the VAT rate. The
standout announcement in the Budget was a change in the VAT rate from
17.5- to 20 percent. This takes effect from 4 January 2011 and will up
the cost of everyday items for all. The 2.5 percent increase will have a
marked effect... Continue reading ...
The July issue of Despatch is
on its way to you. As you've signed up to DSA Direct you can also
view a copy online right now.
Despatch - July 2010
It’s celebration time
this month as we mark the British driving test’s 75th anniversary.
Since a Mr J Beene took
the first ever driving test in 1935, over 94 million tests have been
conducted in Great Britain, playing a vital role in making the country’s
roads a far safer place.
In the... Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Sunday, June 20, 2010,
In :
Car reviews
Renault has announced pricing and specifications for the
flagship Clio, the Gordini 200. Available to order now, this top
end version of the Renaultsport Clio 200 hot hatch costs £19,650. Only
500 will come to the UK. For that sum, buyers get a special blue
paint job with white racing stripes, an F1-style 'blade' incorporated
into the front bumper, white wing mirrors and a unique set of 17-inch
alloy wheels. Inside there are Gordini branded sports seats as
well as blue detailing on t... Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Thursday, June 17, 2010,
In :
Car reviews
Those who want the ultimate convertible Mercedes have had
their wish granted, courtesy of German tuner TC-Concepts. The
Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series is a car so focussed on performance that
AMG replaced its heavy folding roof with a lighter, fixed lid. The
downside is that owners can no longer experience the open-top cruising
that the SL does so well. TC-Concepts has modified the Merc to
offer the best of both worlds. It takes a 'standard' SL65 AMG, adds a
full Black Series body kit... Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Tuesday, June 8, 2010,
In :
Car reviews
This month marks 40 years since the introduction of the
Range Rover on June 17 1970. Land Rover's luxury 4x4 was - and
still is - one of the most revolutionary cars on the road due to its
ability to mix a luxurious driving experience with superb ability
off-road. The original Range Rover, now known as the Classic,
remained in production for 25 years. It was replaced by the second
generation model, the P38a, in 1994. The current version arrived
in 2001 and spawned the performance orient... Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Tuesday, June 8, 2010,
In :
Motoring news
New EU legislation that came into force yesterday (June 1)
could help to cut the cost of servicing and repairs for motorists. Current
EU law states that a car's warranty will not be affected if it is
serviced outside the franchised dealer network, as long as approved
parts are used and the work is carried out to the manufacturer's
specification. Until now, independent garages had to buy approved
parts from car manufacturers, but the new legislation allows parts
suppliers to sell their ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Sunday, June 6, 2010,
In :
Car reviews
Summer time and the living is easy, so how about making
your driving just as enjoyable and laid-back with a classic car?
Choose
the right car and all your motoring worries will melt away in the
sunshine and, if you're not keen on a winter's classic motoring, you'll
be able to sell up and maybe even make a profit.
All of our
choices can be had for £10,000 or less in tip-top condition. MGB
Roadster The MGB Roadster is the definition of the ideal
summer classic. There's a massive selection... Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Thursday, April 29, 2010,
The new independent drive will be introduced to the UK driving test in a few months time, which will take a good 10 minutes of the exam, something that a lot of learners arent looking forward to. However, on the bright side a manoeuvre will be dropped! Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Thursday, April 29, 2010,
The ABI says new drivers should have classes for at
least a year
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Learner drivers should take lessons for a minimum of 12 months, the
Association of British Insurers has suggested.
The ABI says the measure could cut up to 1,000 serious
injuries and deaths among UK drivers aged 17-21 each year.
It is also calling for l... Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Tuesday, April 27, 2010,
Fiat will launch a brand new Uno in 2012 - and pictures of
the production car have already leaked out. It's an interesting
revival for the Uno, which was originally launched in 1983 before being
replaced by the Punto supermini in the early 1990s. It's still sold in
Brazil, however. The looks of the new Uno mimic those of the
current Panda, though it's a bigger car and will be more expensive. It
uses the same chassis as the Grande Punto, shortened slightly. The
image of the car leaked ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Sunday, April 25, 2010,
There's no doubt that the cost of motoring is spiralling.
This is especially true of insurance premiums. Research shows that
they've risen by 4.3 percent on average since the start of 2010. But
there's no need to despair, for at the same time small cars are getting
more spacious, greener, cheaper to run and funkier than ever. Here are a
few with plenty of practicality, paucity and prestige (of their own
unique kind). Insurance ratings in the old 1-20 scale are
displayed first with the... Continue reading ...
Posted by Will Dracott on Thursday, April 1, 2010,
Changes to ID requirements for driving tests and
Driver CPC periodic training
DSA has been working closely with the Identity and Passport Service
(IPS) so we can accept UK Identity Cards issued by IPS as an alternative
means by which candidates may confirm their identity for all types of
driving tests and Driver CPC periodic training.
Candidates for driving tests and periodic training need to produce
evidence of their entitlement to drive the relevant vehicle and prove
their iden... Continue reading ...
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