Concerns Rise Over Over-70s Losing Driving Licences and Access to ID Under New Eyesight Regulations Monday, February 2, 2026 driving eyesight seniors id departmentfortransport roadsafety licence optometrists vision consultation sport The UK Department for Transport (DfT) is considering new regulations that would require motorists aged 70 and over to undergo compulsory eyesight tests every three years to maintain their driving licences. This proposal, part … Read More
Driving Instructor Shares 3 Essential Safety Tips as Storm Chandra Hits Tuesday, January 27, 2026 storm driving safety visibility flooding weather traffic braking headlights precautions As Storm Chandra batters the region with powerful winds and heavy rain, driving instructor Mark Zondo, known online as Theory Test Hero, has outlined three key safety rules every driver must follow to stay safe on the roads. … Read More
Driving Instructor Reveals Crucial Following Distance to Keep in Icy Conditions Wednesday, January 14, 2026 driving safety icy winter distance highwaycode snow weather stopping roads This winter, many parts of the UK have faced snowy and icy conditions, with more severe weather, including a ‘Beast from the East’ blizzard, on the horizon. As temperatures drop and roads become hazardous, … Read More
Gloucestershire Driving Instructor Shares Simple Steering Tip to Avoid Potholes Tuesday, January 13, 2026 potholes driving instructor steering safety gloucestershire motoring repairs roads technique Potholes are a persistent headache for drivers, often resulting in costly repairs to tyres, suspension, and steering systems. According to the RAC, the average cost of pothole-related damage is around £320 per incident, with … Read More
Young Woman Pleads Guilty to Causing Fatal Cotswolds Crash Tuesday, January 6, 2026 cotswolds crash driving accident death injury court sentencing taxi uninsured Liberty Mitchell, 21, has admitted responsibility for a tragic crash in the Cotswolds that resulted in two deaths and multiple serious injuries. At Gloucester Crown Court on December 18, Mitchell pleaded guilty to two counts … Read More
Woman Dies in Fatal Forest of Dean Collision, Man Arrested Wednesday, December 31, 2025 accident forestofdean collision ford kia police investigation crash driving gloucestershire A tragic car accident in the Forest of Dean claimed the life of a woman in her 60s from Gloucester on Tuesday, December 30. Emergency services responded to a collision between a blue Ford and a black Kia on Whitehall Lane in … Read More