A shocking new report shows that thousands of learners are cutting corners.

A man fed up with Britain’s pothole problem has found a very unusual way to make his point—by treating them like gold mines. Tired of navigating a particularly deep pothole that had repeatedly damaged the tracking of local delivery vans and commuter vehicles, the individual donned a high-visibility jacket, grabbed a traditional sieve, and began staging mock "gold panning" sessions inside the water-filled crater. By pretending to search for gold, the protester is exaggerating

It probably seemed like a clever solution at the time. Too much to fit inside the vehicle? No problem. Just strap it to the roof, tighten everything down, and be on your way. What could possibly go wrong? As it turns out… quite a lot. A commercial driver in Hertfordshire gave local highway patrol officers one of the most clear-cut unsecured load citations of the year. Dashcam and highway monitoring footage went viral after police intercepted an electric vehicle navigating a b

If it feels like you’re dodging more potholes than ever, you’re not imagining it. According to the RAC, there are over one million potholes on UK roads at any given time with drivers encountering an average of six potholes per mile on council‑controlled roads. It’s a figure that’s led some to describe the issue as a “pothole pandemic” — and for motorists, fleet operators and businesses, it’s quickly becoming one of the most common and costly risks on the road. Unlike major ac

A bridge in East Yorkshire has been taken out of the River Hull as part of a £1 million upgrade project. The Weel Bridge, which has been in place since the 1950s, was lifted out in a major operation using a large crane. The 70‑year‑old bridge — which has connected Beverley with the nearby village of Weel since the 1950s, was carefully removed in a highly coordinated operation that saw a huge crane lift the 20‑tonne structure clear of the river. Instead of fixing it on-site, e

Fleet operators are being warned not to become complacent about road safety after new figures showed that progress in reducing serious road accidents has stalled. Industry experts say the latest data should act as a wake‑up call for organisations that run vehicles for work, as accident levels are no longer falling at the rate seen in previous years. Figures covering England’s major road network show little change in the number of people killed or seriously injured, while earl

The Government has confirmed a £27 billion investment in England’s road network, setting out plans to maintain, renew and upgrade motorways and major A‑roads over the next five years as part of its third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3). The funding will focus on improving the Strategic Road Network, which includes England’s motorways and key A‑roads managed by National Highways. Ministers say the investment is intended to support economic growth, improve journey reliability a

Fleet operators using light commercial vehicles for international work are being urged to prepare for a major regulatory change coming into force in July 2026, which will see many vans brought into scope of tachograph and drivers’ hours rules for the first time. Under the new rules, vans and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) over 2.5 tonnes that are used for cross‑border transport into the EU will be required to operate with second‑generation smart tachographs. This change for

MPs have launched a major inquiry into the Government’s new Road Safety Strategy, marking the first comprehensive review of national road‑safety policy in more than a decade. The Transport Committee will examine whether the strategy’s proposals — published earlier this month — go far enough to cut the number of people killed or seriously injured on British roads. The Government’s strategy aims to significantly reduce road deaths by strengthening enforcement, improving infrast