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Sharing the road with cyclists

Keeping pedestrians and cyclists safe on the roads

With climate change in the news and commuters urged to travel on bicycles and scooters, the number of people using these vehicles is likely to increase. […]

The future of driving

How will driving change once lockdown is lifted?

After lockdown, the country’s roads could look very different – but are you ready for the changes? Here are some of the ways driving could change […]

MOT testing to be reintroduced

MOT testing to be reintroduced from August

Mandatory MOT testing will be reintroduced for drivers in England, Scotland and Wales from 1st August as lockdown measures ease. The Government granted a six-month extension […]

Essential summer driving tips

Essential summer driving tips

After months of being locked inside, the country is finally reawakening and we can’t wait to take advantage of summer. Many Brits are planning to take […]

A mechanic works in a garage

Millions of Brits said ‘no’ to June’s MOT holiday

Safe driving or short-term savings – which did you choose? The government’s MOT holiday gave UK drivers the chance to forfeit their vehicle tests from 30th […]

Sat nav on windscreen.

Is your sat nav stealing your focus?

Eyes on the road! Is your sat nav obstructing your view? Placing your sat nav in the wrong place on the windscreen could lead to potentially […]

Indicator stick on a car

1st CENTRAL’s essential guide to car lights and headlights

Headlights when it’s dark, full beam when it’s darker. Easy, right? You’d be surprised how many people don’t know when to use all the lights on […]

Traffic on the M6 motorway.

Motorways to trial 60mph limit in clean air bid

Take your foot off the gas, it’s time to clear the roadside air. Speed limits on four stretches of motorway will be cut to 60mph to […]

Speeding car

Half of people think speeding is acceptable

Hit the brakes – speeding is just as risky as driving after a pint. IAM Roadsmart says speeding should be deemed as socially unacceptable as drink […]

Learner driver holding L-plates.

The driving theory test – what’s changing?

Preparing to take your driving theory test? Hold up – there are some changes you need to know about… The DVSA has made one crucial change […]

Driver holding smartphone.

Fifth of young drivers take video calls behind the wheel

Would you take a video call while driving? Video calling services such as FaceTime, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp pose ‘new, clear and present’ danger on UK […]

Blown tyre

Parents warned over tyre safety risk

Are you putting your child at risk? According to YouGov, thousands of parents are driving their children to school on worn-out tyres. Dangerous tyres Safety experts […]

New driver holding car key.

Government scraps graduated driving licence plans

New drivers can keep their freedoms on the road, says the UK government. Plans to introduce a graduated driving licence (GDL) for new and younger drivers […]

Cyclist on rainy street.

One third of drivers put cyclists at risk

Keep your distance – you could be risking lives. One third of us don’t leave enough of a gap when driving past cyclists, putting other road […]

Car mechanic

Can you still get your car serviced during the second lockdown?

Is your car due a service during the second lockdown? New national lockdown measures came into play in England from midnight on Thursday 5th November, closing […]

Self-driving car graphic

How does in-car technology impact our safety on the roads?

When it comes to road safety, in-car technology sparks some mixed feelings. In fact, according to a survey by Otonomo, as many as 40% of drivers […]

Young driver.

Revealed: the most common motoring offences committed by young drivers

Do you steer clear of young drivers? New data has revealed the most common driving offences committed by 16-25-year-olds last year and how likely they were […]

Scraping ice off the windshield.

Third of drivers risk driving without fully de-icing their cars

How much extra time do you leave to defrost your car in the mornings? According to research by Green Flag, a third of motorists have driven […]

Cars parked on London street

Motoring laws you need to know about in 2021

Looking to be a better driver in 2021? Get clued up for the New Year with our guide to the essential motoring laws you might not […]

A man checking tyre pressure

Drivers urged to keep up tyre checks during lockdown

With the UK still under strict lockdown restrictions, few of us are using our cars in the way we normally would – instead leaving them stationary […]