The costs of learning to drive

New research from Uswitch has revealed a roundup of learning to drive in 11 different countries around the world. The company’s research surveyed the cost of lessons, petrol prices, and car insurance. Given below are the results for Ireland, the UK, Norway and the USA. To see the full list countries visit Uswitch.com. Ireland To gain an …

Improving road safety in rural communities

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and Macra Na Feirme, the voluntary organisation representing young people from rural Ireland, have announced a partnership aimed at encouraging better road safety behaviour among young people from rural communities nationwide. This new partnership will focus on four key areas: the dangers of mobile distraction, the importance of wearing seatbelts, …

Used Car Market prices increase

Vehicle data expert Cartell.ie and Car Sales platform CarsIreland.ie report today (October 27th) on the state of values in the Used Car Market in 2021. The company has gathered data which shows that the average vehicle owned for the last 12 months is now valued at 16 per cent more than its market value for …

Car hacking and how to prevent it

Car journeys are no longer a simple case of getting from A to B. Thanks to technological advancements, drivers can take phone calls when on the move, be guided to new destinations with built-in sat-navs and even control their cars hands-free with voice assist technology. 

“Slow Down Day”

An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are urging motorists to reduce their speed and be mindful of vulnerable road users ahead of ‘Slow Down Day’, a national speed enforcement operation for a 24-hour period on 7am, Thursday (21st October) to 7am on Friday (22nd October 2021).  The overall objective of “Slow Down Day” is to reduce the number of speed related collisions, save lives and reduce injuries on Ireland’s roads. International …

Driving costs are “putting off” learners

Passing your driving test was once seen as a rite of passage for most youngsters. But with the number of young people getting behind the wheel now declining, research conducted by the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has indicated why many young people aged 17-24 have put the brakes on learning to …