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Well done Sam on passing your driving test with only 3 driving faults you have worked so hard for it you deserve it I ho...
07/05/2026

Well done Sam on passing your driving test with only 3 driving faults you have worked so hard for it you deserve it I hope you have many years of safe and happy driving

Well done Daisy on passing your driving test first time you are amazing you have worked so hard for it I hope you have m...
05/05/2026

Well done Daisy on passing your driving test first time you are amazing you have worked so hard for it I hope you have many years of safe and happy driving

Well done charlotte for passing your driving test first time I hope that you will have many years of safe and happy driv...
10/03/2026

Well done charlotte for passing your driving test first time I hope that you will have many years of safe and happy driving

Well done Marlow on passing your driving test first time I hope now that you have a life time of safe and happy driving
18/02/2026

Well done Marlow on passing your driving test first time I hope now that you have a life time of safe and happy driving

Well done Lena on passing your driving test with only 3 driving faults I hope now that you have a life time of safe and ...
16/02/2026

Well done Lena on passing your driving test with only 3 driving faults I hope now that you have a life time of safe and happy driving

Well done lily on passing your driving test you have worked so hard for it you deserve it I hope you have many years of ...
27/01/2026

Well done lily on passing your driving test you have worked so hard for it you deserve it I hope you have many years of safe and happy driving

Well done Chloe on passing your driving test you have worked so hard for it you deserve it I hope you have many years of...
13/01/2026

Well done Chloe on passing your driving test you have worked so hard for it you deserve it I hope you have many years of safe and enjoyable travels

Well done Diya on passing your driving test with only one driver fault I hope now you have many years of safe and happy ...
22/10/2025

Well done Diya on passing your driving test with only one driver fault I hope now you have many years of safe and happy driving

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14/10/2025

Well done Ben for passing your driving test first time you deserve it you have worked so hard for it now go and enjoy it and have many years of safe and happy driving

09/10/2025

Winter crash season sparks debate as older driver casualties rise 12%
September 29, 2025
9:05 am
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With the onset of winter conditions, concerns are once again being raised about older driver safety, as new analysis highlights a 12% rise in serious collisions involving motorists over 70 in the past two decades.

Figures from LeaseCar reveal that, as of September 2024, nearly 6.3 million people aged 70 and above held a full UK driving licence. This includes 1.6 million drivers in their 80s and more than 500 centenarians still on the road.

While driving remains an important means of independence, the growth in older licence holders comes against a backdrop of rising casualty figures. Between 2004 and 2023, serious and fatal collisions involving older drivers rose by 12%, despite a 45% reduction across other age groups.

Older motorists accounted for 10% of all killed or seriously injured casualties in 2023. The most common contributory factors were reported as “failure to look properly” and “failure to judge another person’s path or speed”.

The risks are heightened in winter months. The AA reports accident rates typically increase after the clocks go back, as shorter daylight hours, wet roads, icy conditions, and glare create challenges – particularly for older drivers with reduced night vision or slower reaction times.

Policy changes under consideration
Government proposals currently under review include:

Mandatory eyesight tests for drivers over 70 every three years at licence renewal.
Cognitive and practical “fit-to-drive” assessments to ensure safety standards are maintained.
At present, over-70s must renew their licence every three years by self-declaring medical fitness to drive. This free process relies heavily on individual honesty and does not include mandatory testing.

Insurance costs
LeaseCar’s data also shows that while drivers aged 65–74 benefit from the lowest premiums at around £336 annually, costs rise sharply with age – averaging £417 for 75–84 year olds and more than £700 for drivers 85 and over.

Tim Alcock, Director at LeaseCar, commented: “The government’s proposed changes reflect a crucial conversation about how we support our ageing population while prioritising road safety. A proactive approach with regular, non-invasive assessments builds confidence and ensures support, rather than penalising experienced drivers who generally have strong safety records.”

For ADIs and PDIs, these developments may influence future conversations with older clients, both in assessing driver fitness and in advising on refresher training opportunities.

09/10/2025

2024 Road Casualty Statistics Show Stalled Progress as Tyre Safety Concerns Grow
September 25, 2025
9:34 am
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The government has published the 2024 road casualty statistics for Great Britain, revealing little movement in overall fatal and Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) figures. This stagnation has now persisted for over 15 years, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of existing road safety measures.

Within the broader report, tyre-related incidents have emerged as a key area of concern. In 2024, 172 KSIs were attributed to tyres, compared with 153 in 2023 and above the five-year average of 163. This represents a clear step backwards in tackling preventable collisions.

Vulnerable road users also featured heavily in the data. Powered two-wheel vehicles recorded 36 tyre-related KSIs in 2024 – a 24% increase on the previous year and the highest in a decade. For car occupants, tyre-related KSIs held at a stubborn five-year average of 102, with the 2024 figure exceeding that baseline by five cases.

TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety charity, has reacted with alarm. Chair Stuart Lovatt said: “We remain deeply concerned at the continued stagnation in the 5-year average for tyre-related KSIs. The figures for 2022 (152), 2023 (151), and 2024 (153) clearly demonstrate that more needs to be done. The 2024 figure of 172 tyre-related KSIs is especially alarming, as it is 9 higher than the 5-year average and represents a significant step backwards.”

TyreSafe points to the millions of illegal or poorly maintained tyres in circulation as a national issue requiring stronger enforcement and education. In 2024, RoSPA recognised the importance of tyre safety in its Safer Lives, Stronger Nation: The National Accident Prevention Strategy for the first time, calling for defects to be included in government action plans. TyreSafe is continuing to lobby for tyre defects to form part of the forthcoming Road Safety Strategy.

The charity is urging government and enforcement authorities to act swiftly to reduce the high number of casualties linked to tyres, which remain one of the most preventable causes of road deaths and serious injuries.

The statistics were published by the Department for Transport and can be accessed in full via the government website.

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