Articles by: Richard Borges

Road Safety

WebSafety launch new smartphone app in effort to reduce distractions while driving

The app locks the mobile device once it reaches a speed of five miles per hour in an effort to stop drivers from getting distracted by their mobile device while driving. 
Cars

65% of Londoners changed their vehicles for the ULEZ

Motorbike insurer Bikesure, recently surveyed 1,000 commuters in London to find out how the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has impacted them, in reflection of Bikesure’s annual ULEZ Survey, the first being conducted in 2019
Teaching & Training

Bill Plant Driving School launches online theory test lessons with driving instructors

During the current lockdown, Bill Plant Driving School have launched Online Theory Test Lessons, in partnership with Driving Test Success, to allow pupils plenty of practice to best prepare them for their Theory Test, when they’re reinstated.
Business

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, all theory tests have been cancelled until Friday 8 May 2020

DVSA are emailing anyone with a test booked during this time to let them know their test has been cancelled and that they will be automatically refunded.
Cars

Half of drivers don’t trust driverless technology

Half of the UK’s drivers do not trust new driverless technology, with women less likely to trust it than men (men 46% and women 55%). 
Business

RED Driving School calls on instructors to support COVID-19 delivery demand

Many of the 1,500 RED driving school instructors are taking to the roads to help meet the increased demand for delivery drivers caused by COVID-19.
Cars

Unsuprisingly new car registrations down

Data released from SMMT, shows a whopping 40% drop in March 2020 vs March 2019. In fact year to date 2020 is 31% down on 2019.
Business Opportunities

Free online training for the duration of the shutdown

ADINJC offering more support for members and non-members
Other

You cannot currently apply for a new provisional licence because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

You can still apply if you’re a key worker - for example, a doctor, nurse or school teacher.

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