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Car keys next to a spilled drink owned by a drunk driver

We did a survey to better understand who in the UK is home to the worst drivers. We spoke to over 1000 people to enter understand their driving habits, which we’ve detailed below, as well as compiling some tips to improve the nation’s driving habits. Are you a good driver? We conducted our own survey […]

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What Are Drink Driving Courses Like?

If you have been convicted of drunk driving, the judge may request that you complete a drunk driving rehabilitation course. What are drink-driving rehabilitation courses like? We’ve compiled some facts about these courses and the type of things you can expect if you attend one. You will learn all about drink driving and the law During the course, you will […]

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What Do I Do If I Put The Petrol In My Diesel Car?

Putting the wrong fuel in your car is easier than you might think, but what can you do about it? First things first Don’t start your engine. Don’t try to fill up the rest of the fuel tank with diesel Don’t panic What you should do Starting your engine when you have put the wrong fuel […]

What Are The Penalties For Having No Car Insurance In The UK?

Some people choose to risk driving without a valid insurance policy in place. However, it’s illegal to drive on the road or in a public place without any form of insurance. You need to have third-party car insurance at the very least, or you could face a penalty. A fixed fine of £300 and 6 […]

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Convicted Driver Insurance: A Guide to Affordable Coverage

If you’ve received a driving conviction, you may find it challenging to secure affordable car insurance. Many mainstream insurers hesitate to provide coverage for drivers with convictions, but there are options available through specialist insurers like Insurance Revolution. We specialise in helping drivers with a range of convictions, including drink driving, drug driving, and other […]

When Stopped By The Police, How Do They Measure Alcohol Levels?

When Police pull a driver over, they are usually concerned with the driver’s Blood Alcohol Content or Concentration. They usually measure BAC in concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream and is measured as mass per volume. For example, using the English drink drive limit, a BAC of 0.8% means the same as 80 milligrams of alcohol for […]

Who Are The Electric Car Brands To Watch Our For?

Electric cars are becoming more sophisticated all the time and the major car manufacturers are producing some very interesting and innovative designs, but there are a handful of brands that people should watch out for. Tesla is one of the front runners when it comes to the development of electric vehicles, producing models across a variety […]

Is It Illegal For Someone Else To Take My Driving Test For Me?

In short, yes. It is illegal for anyone to impersonate the named driver and take the practical driving test, the theory test or both. This may seem like a very obvious answer, but some people get, or in some cases, pay, other people to take parts of their driving test for them. This isn’t a great idea, not only […]

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How Many People Pass Their Practical Driving Test?

On average, 1.6 million people take the practical driving test in the UK every year. However, the pass rate is only around 43%. In real numbers, this means that around 688,000 people actually pass their practical driving test. This equates to a failure rate of about 57%, or around 912,000 people. Interestingly, the pass rate […]

How Many People Pass Their Theory Test Every Year?

It seems that it is much easier to drive in theory than in practice! Or at least that is what the statistics tell us when 51.6% of the 1.6 million who take the theory test every year pass compared to the 43% of the same number who pass the practical driving test. The test is split into […]