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The course which The Department for Transport has introduced means that drunk drivers in England and Wales are now required to not only learn about the dangers of drunk driving but also learn about the dangers of driving while under the influence of drugs. This has come about after the realisation that a whopping fifth of convicted drug drivers have previously been banned for drunk driving.

Due to a high number of people seeking the brand new 66 number plate, new car sales in September rose significantly, with The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealing that during September a colossal 469,969 new cars were registered. This is the highest number of new cars that has ever been sold during the month of September.

Sunny weather and school holidays often result in people having to drive in France. Whether simply going on vacation to France or driving through France to reach other European destinations it is vital that all understand the differing traffic laws. Recently RAC have compiled a list of tips for all to consider and these are as follows:

According to a recent RAC survey, the number of drivers using mobile phones whilst driving is on the rise. The said survey says 31% of motorists admitted to using a handheld phone whilst behind the wheel, and when compared to the 8% who admitted to doing this in 2014, it seems the rise is more drastic than many thought. The survey data states that 14% of drivers said that they have taken a video or photograph while driving and that a further 19% has either posted on social media or sent a text message.

Petrol prices have recently seen a drop across the country, with many supermarkets including Asda and Tesco dropping prices in order to allow their customers to purchase petrol and diesel more affordably in the midst of the uncertainty that Brexit has brought.

RAC recently revealed that rescue call outs have hit a ten year high for damaged caused by potholes and crumbling roads, with the number of pothole related breakdowns rising by 125% when comparing data from 2006 to 2016.

DVLA have recently warned the public about scams which have been taking place, asking people to provide credit card numbers and other personal details. This came about after receiving a number of complaints from members of the public stating that they had received emails, calls and texts from people claiming to be from the DVLA.

Car, van and minibus rental provider Fair Rent have introduced yet another amazing special offer for their customers and future customers to benefit from.

Due to the pound losing around 10 percent of its value against the euro over the last year, a number of industries have been affected including that of car hire. However, luckily there are tips available to ensure that it is possible for car hire spend to be kept to a minimum and in turn allow people to enjoy their holidays and trips as much as possible – without being penalised.

Sports car and racing enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the Performance Car Show, running from the 12th -15th January 2017 at the NEC Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. In association with Pistonheads.com and Autocar and additionally presented by Landsail Tyres, The Performance Car Show is the UK's finest exhibition dedicated to showcasing all kinds of the very latest performance and sports cars in all their glory.