Drivers have been warned against driving while wearing a lanyard, following an accident that left one woman off work for months. Police officers have publicly declared that wearing a lanyard while driving can make car crash injuries much worse. A Dorset Police spokesman issued the warning, saying: Of the two highlighted accidents, one driver suffered Continue Reading…
Research conducted by Close Brothers Motor Finance showed that two thirds (66%) of car dealers believe that Government proposals to ban petrol and diesel cars by 2032 is too early. The qualitative survey was taken by over 200 dealers, who expressed concerns over the confusion the government will bring to an already uncertain market. The Continue Reading…
UK drivers looking to drive their vehicles in other European countries will need to carry a ‘green card’ if the UK leaves the EU without a Withdrawal Agreement set up. What is a green card? A Green Card is an international insurance document which provides proof of motor insurance cover. Drivers will need to carry Continue Reading…
The team at Cab Chat celebrated their 200th radio show last week. The milestone was celebrated in Crayford, in traditional Cab Chat style, with attendees taking part in the 5 pie challenge. To win the challenge, 5 pies and double mash with liquor must be eaten in under 20 minutes. Among the challengers was Dan from Continue Reading…
A quarter (25%) of drivers, of all ages – the equivalent of 10 million people – admitted in a recent study that they have illegally made or received calls behind the wheel, up from 24% in 2017. The RAC explained that there was a positive behavioural shift from drivers months after harsher punishments for mobile phone use Continue Reading…
For an industry that is heavily centred around health and safety, alcohol and drugs abuse appears to continue to plague the construction workforce. The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) conducted a survey in 2016 that revealed that 35% of construction workers had noticed colleagues under the influence of drugs or alcohol on site. Further to this, Continue Reading…
Jaguar Land Rover will recall over 44,000 cars in the UK over “excessive” carbon dioxide emissions. Emission standards regulators discovered that 10 models were emitting more greenhouse gasses than they had been certified to emit. The car maker intends to notify all affected car owners to arrange repairs, a JLR spokeswoman said. The automotive company Continue Reading…
TfL have made the decision that the English Language tests requirements for PHV drivers will be postponed until September 2020. The regulation originally would have obligated PHV drivers to pay £180 for an oral and written exam by July 16 this year, unless they could provide evidence of GCSE or O level English certificates. TfL have said Continue Reading…
New research has found that in 2018, traffic jams caused a loss of around £8 billion to Britain’s economy. A study by transport data firm Inrix estimates that the average road user in London lost up to £1,680 due to traffic. This was followed by Edinburgh (£1,219), Manchester (£1,157) and Leicester (£1,145). Of all the cities studied, Continue Reading…
At Plan, we have recently hired an IT Apprentice, who is taking the Level 3 Infrastructure Technician Apprenticeship with East Surrey College. Based on our experiences, IT apprenticeships are a great opportunity for businesses, and we believe more organisations should consider them. Here are the reasons why: First Line Support Requirements As the business grows, Continue Reading…
