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Navigating the minefield of hiring a car aborad

A handy guide to hiring a car abroad in 2019

Overseas holidays are a great opportunity to explore new lands, embrace new cultures, and hit new roads. But hiring a car in a foreign country isn’t […]

Fixed Speed Cameras are the most common type of speed camera.

Beat the confusion of traffic cameras

You shouldn’t be speeding, but even if you’re driving at a leisurely pace, it doesn’t take more than the flicker of yellow in your peripheral vision […]

Distracted driving caused 93 deaths in 2018

Record number of drivers are anti-mobile

A new survey has shown that seven in 10 UK motorists are against using a mobile phone when driving — a record high. The annual British […]

Children as young as eight have been caught speeding

8-year-olds among drivers caught speeding on UK roads

Shocking new statistics show that eight-year-old children are among the drivers caught speeding over the last 18 months. The frightening numbers from the Drivers and Vehicle […]

Data is king in the event of a crash – so a dashcam can provide valuable evidence

Crash for cash’ fears drive surge in dashcam use

‘Crash for cash’ fraudsters, who stage accidents to make insurance claims, are becoming a worry for growing numbers of motorists. That’s the conclusion of a new […]

Check out our top tips for surviving Bank Holiday traffic

Top tips to survive the August Bank Holiday traffic

It’s nearly time for the August Bank Holiday and one thing that it’s sure to bring is a whole heap of traffic. Whether you’re planning a […]

Drivers are being distracted behind the wheel

80% of drivers get ‘distracted’ behind the wheel

UK drivers are putting themselves and others in danger by getting distracted on the road, according to new research. A study carried out by German Autolabs […]

Drivers support harsher punishments for mobile use

Should drivers’ phones be seized and destroyed?

The vast majority of UK drivers think police officers should be able to destroy the phones of motorists caught using them while driving. The AA survey* […]

Fixed Speed Cameras are the most common type of speed camera.

10 of the most common driving laws broken in the UK

Driving offences are common and their punishments can range from on-the-spot fines and a penalty points on your licence to hefty fines and jail time. We […]

11,000 motorists still driving after evading ban

11,000 motorists still driving after evading ban

Drivers with over 50 penalty points on their licence are still on the roads after taking advantage of a loophole in the system, shocking new figures […]

Driving your friend’s car could see you hit by penalty points and an unlimited fine

Motorists warned about driving other people’s cars

Have you ever jumped behind the wheel of your friend’s car? Maybe you wanted to quickly nip down to the shops to pick up supplies? Or […]

Watch out for these common distractions on the road

The top driving distractions to watch out for

As much as we wish we didn’t, we all find ourselves getting distracted behind the wheel from time to time. But what are the common causes […]

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Bizarre driving incidents from around the world

Sit back and prepare to feel a little better about your own driving ability as we have a look at some of the best ‘how did […]

Drivers with road rage resulting in aggressive in-car behaviour can be hit with a fine and even a ban

Road rage epidemic hits UK drivers

Do you suffer with road rage? New research by Nextbase suggests more than two-fifths (43%) of UK drivers have been the victims of aggressive behaviour on […]

Did you know it's illegal to splash a pedestrian with your car?

Top 10 driving offences you didn’t know were against the law

With so many driving laws to remember, it’s safe to say some of us need reminding every now and then. But then there are also some […]

We can now reveal where Britains best and worst drivers live and with 39% of motorists in Blaby, Leicestershire having penalty points, it's no surprise they took the top spot

Where do Britain’s best and worst drivers live?

Have you ever wondered where Britain’s best and worst drivers live? Or maybe you just want proof those in your hometown really are the country’s worst? […]

motorists face being hit with a fine of up to £100 and three penalty points on their licence if they don’t leave enough space for cyclists

New motoring laws for 2019

To help you out with all the motoring changes that are going to be hitting our roads we’ve created a quick guide for what to expect […]

Half a million drivers caught fibbing on their car insurance

Half a million caught ‘fibbing’ on car insurance

We all know running a car can be expensive. From topping up the tank, to paying tax and insurance premiums… the list goes on. And in […]

10 million motorists have attended a driving awarness course since 2010

1.45 million drivers took a driving awareness course in 2018

The number of drivers opting for a driving awareness course instead of penalty points has shot up by more than a third in just five years, […]

All you need to know about speed cameras

Everything you need to know about speed cameras in 2019

Speed cameras bring in millions of pounds every year for local authorities, but are the bane of many motorists’ lives. Here’s what you need to know […]