October 2019

30th October 2019

60 motorists a day banned for drug-driving

Is the UK in the midst of a drug-driving epidemic? Nearly 20,000 motorists were convicted for the offence last year, including 44 teenagers who attempted to […]
28th October 2019

10 million drivers still ignore mobile phone laws

Are you still tempted to answer your WhatsApp messages while stuck in traffic? Is it worth the risk? Well new research suggests millions of drivers continue […]
26th October 2019

Revealed: The most dangerous songs to drive to

Really, it should come as no surprise that motorists listening to higher tempo songs in the car are more likely to drive erratically. Well, scientists at South […]
25th October 2019

Could a hand gesture cost you £1,000?

Do you lose your temper behind the wheel? Well it might just pay to keep that anger in check. Casual road rage isn’t just a bad […]
23rd October 2019

All you need to know about child car seat laws

With half term just around the corner, parents are looking around trying to find ways to keep the little ones entertained until they head back to […]
22nd October 2019

UK’s ‘worst driver’ still on the road thanks to legal loophole

Would you feel safe knowing some of the country’s worst drivers are still out there on the roads? Buckle up, because over 10,000 of them still […]
19th October 2019

New driving laws for 2019

Throughout 2019, the UK has welcomed a raft of new safety-driven driving laws. To help you understand what’s changed, here’s our quick guide of the new […]
18th October 2019

Dangerous driver tracked down by McDonald’s wrapper

News just in! A dangerous driver has been caught by police, after they traced a McDonald’s wrapper in his car. John Jamieson, 29, has been jailed for […]
17th October 2019

7 Cars you’d want to drive in a zombie apocalypse

We’ve got zombie fever here at 1ST CENTRAL, what with The Walking Dead season 10 premiering earlier this month and the long-awaited Zombieland squeal, Zombieland: Double […]
16th October 2019

Getting back behind the wheel after an accident

It doesn’t matter where, when or how it happens; a road accident is always a horrible experience that can leave an impact on you for quite […]
14th October 2019

13 medical conditions that could land you a hefty fine

There are a number of health conditions that could stop you driving, but did you know déjà vu was one of them? DVLA is warning motorists […]
13th October 2019

33 new drivers lose their licence every day

Passing your driving test makes you safe for the roads, right? New statistics suggest not… According to Brake, as many as 33 new drivers lose their […]
4th October 2019

Horror crash reveals dangers of driving in wet weather

Shocking new photos of a crumpled car wrapped around a lamppost have once again shone a light on the very real dangers of wet weather driving. […]
3rd October 2019

Taking the term ‘hands-on dad’ to another level

There’s multi-tasking and then there’s this… A father from Sussex had to ‘catch’ his newborn son while driving as his wife gave birth on the way […]
3rd October 2019

Your breakdown guide for the winter

The cold and rain of autumn and winter can have a serious effect on a car’s health, increasing your chances of  having your car break down, […]
1st October 2019

Killer driver had 25 points on his licence before fatal crash

Those affected by a tragic car crash in Manchester have been further  devastated to learn the fatal collision was caused by a driver who should’ve been […]