All news on the topic: Young drivers

Many drivers have had a snack behind the wheel and while eating behind the wheel is not illegal there are dangers to it and sometimes you could face a fine and even points on your licence

The cost of car insurance premiums has skyrocketed over the last year and drivers across the country are having to fork out hundreds more for their premiums since they last renewed

The warning has been issued by Compare the Market, who say that while certain modifications might enhance a vehicle's performance or aesthetics they could potentially be breaking the Highway Code

A new bill going through Parliament could see a new system of restrictions imposed on young drivers in a bid to cut down on the number of deaths and injuries on the roads

Under the current rules, when you renew your car insurance policy you must tell your insurer about any fixed penalty notices, penalty points on your licence, or motoring convictions you received during the policy term, including for speeding

A car expert has explained there's a little-known button on your car's key fob that could allow you to 'personalise' some features on your car - including your top speed

If you drive an uninsured car, you could receive a £100 fine from the DVLA, a potential £300 fixed penalty from the police and if the case goes to court, the fine could reach £1,000

Car tax or Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) went up this month which means motorists are paying more to drive in UK than last year, and certain groups will see a big increase in the amount they have to pay

Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes and join Ferrari at the end of the season and former Williams driver Nyck de Vries has backed highly-rated Kim Antonelli to replace him

Anita Randen Green could not believe how the price of getting her daughter Nyla on the road spiralled into thousands of pounds - but luckily she was able to cut some costs

A motoring expert and mechanic has urged people to sell their cars over one warning light they may be greeted with on their dashboards

March is bringing a wave of changes to driving laws that could catch out motorists, which could see costs rise for drivers with petrol and diesel vehicles

The DVLA has an extensive list which highlights a wide range of conditions which may need to be reported and this includes things such as cancer, diabetes and neurological disorders

Since 2001, number plates have been based on a system which displays information about your car, the first two letters show where the car was first registered and the second two digits identify the car's age

Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert.com website has warned you should never add a parent, or any other relative, as the main driver if they aren’t the primary user of your vehicle

Over three-quarters of older drivers feel electric vehicles are too expensive - while two-thirds of all motorists wrongly believe there are not enough charging stations around the UK

Car experts at ATS Euromaster warn that drivers potentially face significant extra costs by not asking the right questions when buying a second hand motor

A £3billion claim has been made against Jaguar Land Rover by law firm Milberg LLP which claims the luxury car brand fitted several of its popular vehicle models with faulty diesel particulate filters (DPFs)

Alarming new figures have shown insurance costs rising by fifty percent in a year, with teenagers being pushed towards scammers or choosing to drive with no cover

The new parking rules are designed to protect pavement users - particularly those using wheelchairs or pushing buggies - by vehicles taking up the pavement

The victim, described as in his 20s, was driving a new £70,000 Lotus Emira when he apparently lost control on the A14 near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

The average cost of cover for young drivers has risen by £658 year-on-year, with car insurance for young drivers now costing £1,929 typically, compared to £1,271 in 2022

This year has seen a number of new or amended driving laws come into force across the UK, and many of the new laws carry penalties in the form of fines or points if motorists flout the rules

The car experts at Swansway Motor Group told the Mirror that during the winter months, it was "important" that drivers check their tyres as failures could "lead to dire consequences"

A car expert warns that you could be slapped with fine if you use you don't know the laws around fog lights and use them too frequently. 'Many are unaware that there are strict rules regarding their use," he said.