Gadgets contribute to nearly 300,000 accidents... Many drivers can't imagine life without their trusty sat-nav - but the motorist's best friend is being blamed for causing hundreds of thousands of ...

I like the idea of testing with a Sat Nav. Driving using one is slightly different to driving without one...there's just a bit more distraction going on. It can be all too easy to concentrate on the ...

Taking your driving test can be a stressful experience — there are mistakes waiting at every turn and the unsettling presence of a complete stranger judging you. So, what better way to relieve this ...

When it comes to driving tests, they’ve remained pretty much the same for years. This goes against the recent trend in vehicles to incorporate new technologies. One such technology, Sat Navs, has made ...

At the end of 2024, there were approximately 41.7 million licensed vehicles in the UK, and while not everyone uses a vehicle to get around, millions of cars, lorries, and motorcycles are still on UK ...

Most drivers seem to use sat navs these days, and it seems that driving tests are now going to take that into account. In a massive overhaul, sat nav training is set to be included in those ...

Over more than a decade, self-driving vehicles have logged millions of miles on roadways across the globe. Despite all that driving, researchers say, the machines are still unable to replicate the ...

I was driving back to my quiet corner of southwest London on Saturday afternoon and passed Sandown Park race course, which I noticed was holding the PocketGPSWorld SatNav Expo. I didn't give it much ...

In biggest shake-up of the standardised driving exam since the introduction of the theory test, UK drivers will be required to demonstrate that they can navigate using a sat nav. The Driver & Vehicle ...

Over the years, the standard UK driving test hasn't changed all that much. Since 1996, learners have had to prove their road-worthiness by completing a set of multiple-choice questions and ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior reporter who has covered AI, robotics, and more for eight years at The Verge. As part of an overhaul ...

Significant changes to the UK's driving tests are currently under trial, as the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) looks to prepare new road users for the 21st century—and sat-navs feature ...