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7th February 2020

Automatic vs manual cars: which is better?

You’ve chosen your colour and your add-ons. But what about the gearbox? Choosing between a manual and an automatic car is a very personal decision. Which […]
6th February 2020

Losing job ‘no excuse’ for swerving driving ban

Drivers will have to come up with something a little more compelling than losing their livelihood if they hope to escape future driving bans… Motorists who […]
6th February 2020

Post-Brexit driving changes to look out for

So, Brexit’s done (for now) and we’re finally getting a clearer picture of the how the change will impact upon motoring laws and our ability to […]
5th February 2020

Driving laws you could be breaking every day in the UK

We all know not to speed, to always wear our seat belts and never use our mobiles. But there are some lesser-known but basic driving laws […]
3rd February 2020

Britain’s most distracting landmarks revealed

Do you wave to the Royals when driving past Buckingham Palace? Or pause to wonder at Stonehenge when passing through Wiltshire? Accident data has revealed the […]
31st January 2020

Keep your feet off the dash | 1st Central

Horrifying X-ray images released on Twitter show the dangers of allowing passengers to drive with their feet up on the dashboard.  Police shared images of a […]
28th January 2020

Motoring laws to be aware of in 2020

With several new motoring laws set to be introduced during 2020, it might be easy to fall into traps without realising. Here’s our quick guide to […]
27th January 2020

1 in 4 parents use wrong car seat

Are you unintentionally putting your small child at risk? Alarmingly, one in four parents could be both breaking the law and endangering their little one by […]
25th January 2020

Reckless drivers show little care for safety

Thought most drivers took care behind the wheel? Think again. A stretch in Dorset has revealed the shocking ways drivers risk lives on the road… A […]
23rd January 2020

Revealed: The UK’s most popular car colour

UK roads are looking gloomier than ever, with one in five motorists making grey their car colour of choice. A survey conducted by the Society of […]
21st January 2020

One million drivers refuse to wear glasses

Do motorway gantry lights blur into one? Does that sign say 30 or 50? It might time to put on your specs… A “concerning” new survey […]
20th January 2020

Parents spend four days a year getting children into the car

What’s the most stressful part of your morning? Is it getting out of bed? Getting showered and dressed? Or is it getting your little ones strapped […]
17th January 2020

Revealed: Counties where you’re most likely to get caught speeding

Did you know, your postcode could determine how likely you are to get caught breaking the speed limit? RAC Foundation figures have revealed the numbers of […]
16th January 2020

Green Cards Car Insurance: The ultimate guide

Not sure what a Green Card is or what it might mean to you? Don’t worry, we’ve pulled together a little Green Card guide that will […]
13th January 2020

First e-scooter rider convicted of drink-driving

E-scooters are currently illegal on UK roads and pavements, but that didn’t stop this rider going for a drunken ride… Dmitry Gromov, 28, now has the […]
13th January 2020

Top tips for driving in windy weather

Driving in windy weather can be extremely dangerous if you’re not prepared. It’s important you take note of expert driving advice, that’s why we’ve pulled together […]
6th January 2020

UK’s pothole ridden roads fuelling dangerous driving

How do you react if you come across a pothole? Do you hit the brakes and try to limit the damage to your car? Or simply […]
3rd January 2020

Driving in winter: The complete guide

Yes, it’s that time of year again — winter is here. And while you’ll be wanting nothing more than to snuggle up on the sofa with […]
30th December 2019

Awareness courses ‘most effective way to cut repeat speeding’

Forget fines and verbal warnings, it seems education is key when tackling racers on the road. Speed awareness courses are the most effective method of deterring […]
24th December 2019

Supermarket fuel offers ‘discriminate’ against poorer motorists

Love finding a good offer on your fuel? You’d better get your wallet ready first… Some supermarkets have been accused of ‘discriminating’ against poorer motorists in […]