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An Approved Driving Instructor, offering various training for, new learner drivers, drivers holding a full licence, wishing to gain more confidence, for ageing drivers wishing to undertake an ageing driver assessment, PDI’s wishing to become ADI’s

Britain’s growing e-scooter casualty problem has been thrown back into sharp focus following the publication of the late...
30/05/2026

Britain’s growing e-scooter casualty problem has been thrown back into sharp focus following the publication of the latest provisional road casualty figures.

Casualty figures have increased significantly and could be the tip of the iceberg due to under-reporting.

Road safety campaigners and emergency services are warning that a lack of legislation and regulation is leaving riders and other road users at increasing risk.

Rising trends
Department for Transport data shows there were hundreds of reported collisions involving e-scooters in 2025, including a significant number resulting in serious injuries and deaths.

While official figures capture only reported incidents, safety organisations believe the true scale of the problem is likely to be far higher due to under-reporting and the difficulty of accurately identifying privately owned e-scooters involved in collisions.

The figures come amid growing frustration that the Government has yet to introduce comprehensive legislation governing private e-scooter use, despite years of trials taking place across towns and cities in England.

Provisionally, there were an estimated 1,484 casualties in collisions involving e-scooters, compared to 1,390 in 2024.

There were 10 people killed in collisions involving e-scooters (10 of whom were e-scooter riders) compared to six in 2024 – a 67% rise.

The DfT’s best estimate, after adjusting for changes in police reporting, is that there were 485 seriously injured and 989 slightly injured in collisions involving e-scooters; this compares with 428 and 956, respectively, in 2024.




Drivers using mobile phones to browse social media, watch videos and access the internet while driving have reached thei...
30/05/2026

Drivers using mobile phones to browse social media, watch videos and access the internet while driving have reached their highest level since 2018.

The new research from the RAC is prompting renewed warnings from road safety organisations about the growing dangers of distracted driving.

While handheld phone use is essentially legal while driving, there is increasing research to show that it is as dangerous as drivnk driving.

Engaged tone
The RAC’s latest findings suggest illegal handheld mobile phone use remains stubbornly widespread despite tougher penalties and years of safety campaigns aimed at changing driver behaviour.

While hands-free mobile phone use is legal, it is limited, and if deemed distracting and dangerous, even hands-free phone use behind the wheel can be prosecuted.

The motoring organisation said an increasing number of motorists admitted to using phones for activities far beyond calls and navigation, including scrolling social media feeds, watching online videos and browsing the internet while behind the wheel.

Road safety experts warn the trend reflects the growing “always connected” culture driven by smartphones and social media habits, with concerns that many drivers underestimate the level of distraction involved.





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26/05/2026

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Riding the clutch is the single most avoidable driving habit, causing significant mechanical damage to cars.The new rese...
16/05/2026

Riding the clutch is the single most avoidable driving habit, causing significant mechanical damage to cars.

The new research drew on input from dealership professionals and garage mechanics.

With the rise of EVs and the growing popularity of modern automatic gearboxes, this problem could be remedied through evolution rather than training.

Holding the reins
A survey conducted as part of the Vertu Quarterly Aftersales Survey (Q1 2026) found that 53% of technicians identified clutch riding as the leading avoidable cause of vehicle wear.

It ranked ahead of aggressive acceleration and harsh braking (38%) and driving with under-inflated tyres (9%).

The findings come amid rising repair costs and growing consumer concern about clutch reliability.

Searches for “how to make a clutch last longer” have increased by 100% over the past three months, suggesting more drivers are experiencing expensive clutch-related issues.

Repair bills are also climbing. Industry data cited alongside the survey shows repair costs for popular used cars have risen by around 20% year on year.

At the same time, clutch replacement remains one of the most labour-intensive and costly jobs a garage can undertake.

Horse to water
Master Technician Lucas Buckler of Vertu Ford Bromley explained that many drivers are unaware they are damaging their vehicle.

“Most drivers who ride the clutch don’t realise they’re doing it,” he said, describing two common habits.

The first is resting a foot lightly on the clutch pedal between gear changes.

Even slight pressure can keep the clutch partially engaged, causing internal components to grind continuously.

The second occurs frequently in traffic or on hills, when drivers hold the clutch at the “bite point” rather than using the brake or handbrake.

While this can prevent rollback or stalling, it also causes constant slippage between the engine and transmission, accelerating wear.

“Over time, that friction adds up,” Buckler said.

A clutch that typically lasts around 100,000 miles may need replacement at 20,000 to 30,000 miles if it is consistently misused.

Replacement costs typically range from £500 to £1,000, depending on the vehicle.

Dring dringA survey of 2,000 drivers, conducted by temporary car insurance provider Tempcover, found that 60% of motoris...
16/05/2026

Dring dring
A survey of 2,000 drivers, conducted by temporary car insurance provider Tempcover, found that 60% of motorists take voice calls while driving, with one in five doing so often or always.

Meanwhile, 11% say they take video calls at least sometimes, underscoring the growing role of in-car connectivity.

These revelations come despite high awareness of the dangers.

While 68% of drivers admit voice calls are distracting, this figure rises to 87% for video calls.

Despite this, 94% of those who take calls say they feel confident their in-car setup allows them to drive safely while talking on the phone.

Most respondents who use phones while driving rely on built-in systems such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or Bluetooth (67%), while 12% use dashboard-mounted phones in speaker mode.

Dial it down
Public appetite for stronger action appears to be growing.

Four in five drivers (80%) support stricter enforcement, with nearly half (49%) strongly supporting tougher measures.

Among the most popular proposals were:

Harsher penalties when phone use contributes to a crash (53%)
Increased fines (50%)
Additional penalty points (44%)
Automatic licence suspension for repeat offenders (42%)
More consistent enforcement with fewer warnings (42%)

Centre Lane Only Drivers (CLODs) continue to cause issues on the strategic road network.The confusion over motorway lane...
15/05/2026

Centre Lane Only Drivers (CLODs) continue to cause issues on the strategic road network.

The confusion over motorway lane rules is leaving millions of UK motorists at risk of fines, penalty points and potentially serious collisions.

New research from dash cam manufacturer Nextbase reveals that the majority of drivers remain unaware of the rules and their consequences.

Not a clue
A study of 2,000 UK adults has found that three in five drivers do not know the law on middle-lane driving, despite the offence carrying penalties under careless driving legislation.

Just one in 18 drivers could correctly identify the punishment for unnecessary middle-lane driving — a £100 fine and three penalty points.

Under Rule 264 of the Highway Code, drivers should remain in the left-hand lane unless overtaking.

However, the survey suggests many motorists either misunderstand the rules or routinely ignore them.

One in six UK adults (17%) admitted they naturally gravitate towards the middle lane even when roads are clear, while a further 10% said they head directly for the right-hand lane.

This comes despite 86% of motorway users claiming they use lanes correctly

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02/05/2026

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