Alex@rtnVFRmedia Suffolk UK1d ago

RE: https://chaos.social/@Zwiebeltuete/116608290791750064

#Germany wants to make getting a #drivingLicence cheaper and easier - currently DE has thorough #DriverEducation, with required classroom theory lessons, more complex theory exam than in UK and compulsory special drives in particular conditions (such as at night, on motorway)

New plans are closer to how its done in #UK and other #European nations (they also allow private practice on L plates which was previously verboten) and claim to "reduce bureaucracy and costs" on #DrivingSchools - but it seems quite rushed and sudden, and ironically many folk in UK are lobbying for our #driver training to be closer to German practice! (such as introducing the drives in special conditions)

BTW Cost of learning to drive in UK is reaching equivalent of 3000€ for todays learners

Mathrubhumi EnglishMay 12
‘MLA’ tag to be removed from Ganesh Kumar’s driving license https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/mla-tag-to-be-removed-from-ganesh-kumars-driving-license-p4vndx0h?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #DrivingLicence #MLA #MVDKerala #KBGaneshKumar
Mathrubhumi EnglishMay 7
Kerala MVD initiates strict action against motorists crossing railway gates illegally. Learn about the new enforcement drive and avoid license suspension today. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-mvd-railway-gate-violation-license-suspension-x3207vkp?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaNews #TopNews #MVD #Fine #DrivingLicence
Alex@rtnVFRmedia Suffolk UKMay 2

A while back an #environment activist on here (alas, their toot disappeared in timeline) was trying to work out how many people in UK regularly #drive - it is hard to get accurate data!

There are about 34 million private #cars in UK of 42 million #vehicles including #vans, #lorries, #buses, #motorcyles and anything else that needs registration mark from #DVLA GB or #DVA NI

About 43 million people in GB (excluding NI) hold a full #DrivingLicence - but not reliable data for number of drivers as these records include people who have died or emigrated!

And some folk own more than one #vehicle, others have a licence but don't drive - I'd guess at figure for private car drivers being around 25-30 million, but levels of #motoring will vary wildly between regions

https://www.racfoundation.org/motoring-faqs/mobility

General facts and figures about roads and road use

FAQ section about roads, cars, licence holders, vehicles, car sales, petrol and diesel

Show threadAlex@rtnVFRmedia Suffolk UKApr 28

This is the resulting #Court case - appears #driver did pull over 100m away and return to the scene of the #collision but its not clear when or how the authorities were able to identify him or whether he later handed himself in (he's not being separately charged with failing to stop, which would have happened if they had to look for him)

The #cyclist has recovered from his #injuries

Seems that #driver was also a bit of an #oldtimer and his health and #eyesight wasn't the best, he has since handed in his #DrivingLicence to DVLA.

His son and daughter own a #RollsRoyce dealership across the border in #Essex, which is likely how he acquired this unusual vehicle..

https://www.sudburymercury.co.uk/news/26056019.assington-rolls-royce-driver-fined-3k-a134-crash/

Mathrubhumi EnglishApr 23
6 modules, tests, certificate: Telangana new licence system decoded https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/telangana-driving-licence-rules-2026-q2xt5hhz?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Telangana #DrivingLicence #TrafficRules #RoadSafety #IndiaNews
Mathrubhumi EnglishApr 5
Ahmedabad RTO data shows women matching or exceeding men in driving licence test pass rates, challenging gender stereotypes in driving skills across India. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/auto/new-licence-ahmedabad-women-driving-test-pass-rates-2026-jeiz0m9n?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Ahmedabad #DrivingTest #WomenDrivers #RTO #DrivingLicence
Mathrubhumi EnglishMar 29
A proposed amendment to the Motor Vehicles Act may allow driving licences to remain valid for 30 days after expiry, easing compliance norms. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/motor-vehicle-act-amendment-driving-licence-grace-period-k3bgftmk?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #DrivingLicence #MotorVehiclesAct #IndiaLaw #JanVishwasBill
Charles ShouldMar 10

Colander-wearing Pastafarian strains the rules with Queensland driver’s licence photo

Also known as Pastafarianism, the new religious movement began with an open letter US physics graduate Bobby Henderson wrote in 2005 to protest against the teaching of intelligent design, a form of creationism, in Kansas schools.

#religion #pastafarianism #pastafarianrights #DrivingLicence

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/28/colander-wearing-pastafarian-strains-the-rules-with-queensland-drivers-licence-photo

Colander-wearing Pastafarian strains the rules with Queensland driver’s licence photo

Syaban Shadikillah told to get new driver’s licence after being issued one using photo of him with colander on his head

The Guardian
Lowyat.NETJan 23

MOT: Overseas Travel Proof No Longer Required For Physical Driving Licence Application #drivinglicence #jpj #ministryoftransport #transportation

https://www.lowyat.net/2026/379310/overseas-travel-proof-no-longer-required-for-physical-driving-licence-application/

MOT: Overseas Travel Proof No Longer Required For Physical Driving Licence Application

Malaysians will no longer need to show proof of overseas travel to apply for a physical driving licence card, following a new announcement by the Ministry of Transport (MOT). Starting today on 23 J…

Lowyat.NET