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The ultimate guide to staying safe on the roads this summer

Stay safe on the road this summer with Marmalade's top tips for driving in the warmer weather!

Stop Learner Abuse

Stop dangerous driving around learner drivers

Irresponsible drivers are putting learner drivers and instructors at risk. Here’s what’s happening and what Marmalade Insurance is doing to stop it.

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New data suggests the driving test backlog might never end unless testing capacity drastically changes

The wait for driving tests continues to be a specific point of frustration for learners and as we’ve seen in our previous research, this will cost them as they aim to remain test-ready.

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Tips for improving your mental health

A young person's guide to improving wellbeing and help cope with the challenges that life may throw your way!

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The cost of learning to drive

Our research reveals the soaring costs learners are facing in getting on the road

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Will the cost of a new car go up after Brexit?

Buying a car after Brexit will be different depending on if the UK leaves the EU without a trade deal. Here's what we know so far.

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Top 10 Christmas Shopping Destinations in the UK

Here’s our rundown of places to go Christmas shopping this festive period!

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How Centrepoint change the story and end youth homelessness all together

More than 100,000 young people approach their Local Authority every year because they are homeless or at risk - that’s why Marmalade are proud to announce their partnership with Centrepoint.

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What is E10 petrol?

A rundown of what E10 petrol is, which cars are compatible and everything else you need to know!

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Victims of road rage - learner driver stories

Hear real life stories from learner drivers and their instructors, dealing with abuse on the roads. Sign our petition today and help us put an end to this bullying.

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Learners could have to wait longer to rebook tests

The DVSA has launched a consultation on a series of proposals to reduce the above-average waiting times for driving tests. We focus on the ones that impact you the most and invite you to have your say.

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How do drivers fare across the UK when it comes to driving offences?

To find out where in the UK young drivers currently hold the most and least driving points, we submitted a Freedom of Information request to the DVLA to create the UK young drivers penalty points index.

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New driving rules and laws - 12 things you need to know

There have been some important changes to the Highway Code and driving laws recently, here's the ones you should know about!

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Learners spending more than ever

Learners are spending more money than ever on driving due to the ongoing tests backlog in the UK.

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Ask The Experts - Traffic Cop!

Your motoring law questions answered by Greg Burns from Police Scotland!

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More theory test centres opening and booking changes

From 6th September 2021, the DVSA will be making some changes to theory test centre locations and you will see a change to the look and feel of the booking and test system.

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How has lockdown affected learner drivers?

We're taking a look at how learner drivers have been affected by lockdowns resulted from COVID-19

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Driving instructor shortage and test delays

We need more driving instructors to ease the pressure when learning to drive resumes, allowing learning to get back on the road

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Is learning in an automatic the new normal?

Will automatic cars will soon surpass manuals as the preferred choice for driving tests? We're taking a look!

Driving Ready

Going to new lengths for a test

As the driving test backlog continues to mount and with reports of test centres closing down over the past year, plus the issue of bots bulk buying test slots, learners are, literally, having to go to new lengths to get a test.

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mum and daughter orange car

The ultimate guide to staying safe on the roads this summer

Stay safe on the road this summer with Marmalade's top tips for driving in the warmer weather!

Stop Learner Abuse

Stop dangerous driving around learner drivers

Irresponsible drivers are putting learner drivers and instructors at risk. Here’s what’s happening and what Marmalade Insurance is doing to stop it.

female-driver-and-instructor

New data suggests the driving test backlog might never end unless testing capacity drastically changes

The wait for driving tests continues to be a specific point of frustration for learners and as we’ve seen in our previous research, this will cost them as they aim to remain test-ready.