Learning to drive in the UK isn’t like learning to drive in the U.S., and not only because drivers sit on different sides of the car. If British drivers want to drive a car with a manual transmission ...

I couldn’t quite believe the speed it was all happening. In the UK, the average learner driver typically requires 45 hours of ...

Caitlin wanted to learn in an automatic car, but was forced to learn manual Caitlin Graham wanted to learn to drive in an automatic car as she hoped the test would be quicker to pass without having to ...

One in four driving tests in Great Britain are being taken in automatic cars, according to new data, as drivers opt for more electric vehicles (EVs) and shy away from manual gearboxes. Figures from ...

New driving test changes in Britain have come into place on today (Monday 24 November). Candidates will now be required to ...

The latest data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) shows a consistent rise in the number of automatic tests conducted. In 2012/13, just one-in-16 (6.1%) of all driving tests were ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Motorists with an automatic driving licence pay an average of 84% more for car insurance than manual licence-holders, new research has revealed. The surprising difference in premium is being described ...