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UK’s worst speeding hotspots revealed

Are you living in one of the UK’s speeding hotspots? Research has revealed the worst locations for speeding offences across the UK, with the South East […]

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Motorists missing MOT renewal by more than three weeks

Almost 10% of drivers wait more than three weeks too long before booking an MOT renewal.  Government MOT extensions related to the coronavirus pandemic ended on […]

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How to travel with pets in the car

Are you planning a staycation this year? If you’re taking your pet with you, it’s important that you’re aware of the road safety laws in place […]

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Hot weather can increase the risk of dangerous driving experts warn

Do you like driving with your windows down, or prefer having the air conditioning on when the weather gets hot? According to the experts at Moneyshake, […]

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Drivers urged to check they have valid MOT

Did you take advantage of the handy six-month MOT exemption period granted at the start of the pandemic? Now a new report suggests the grace period […]

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How to supervise a learner driver

Would you feel comfortable giving a family member or friend some driving practice as they prepare for their test? Tests and lessons have now restarted in […]

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Drivers want more cameras but admit to speeding

What’s your opinion on speed cameras? Well, love them or loathe them, it seems most drivers would be up for seeing more of them, as long […]

Traffic flows freely on the M25

Drivers set for 98% roadwork-free journeys this bank holiday

With some finally-improved weather expected over the upcoming bank holiday weekend, many of us are looking forward to a break. And with almost 11 million leisure […]

Bentley’s previews new AI generated music system

New Bentley can compose a unique soundtrack to your drive

What would your daily commute sound like as a film score? Bentley can show you… Luxury car manufacturer Bentley have partnered with an AI music company […]

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Cars spend most of the time parked – but are too big for garages

How often are you actually behind the wheel of your car? It seems cars and vans in England are driven a mere 4% of the time […]

Speeding offences increase despite fewer cars on road

‘Shocking’ levels of speeding in 2020 despite traffic levels dropping

Has the coronavirus pandemic affected your driving habits? It seems some drivers “dangerously took advantage of quieter roads” last year, as the number of those exceeding […]

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Motorists hit by DVLA driving licence delays

Need a new driving licence? Depending on your situation, it seems you might be faced with a wait of 10 weeks or more.  Paper licence hold-ups […]

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Petrol car owners urged to check compatibility before using new E10 petrol

What is E10 petrol and is your car compatible? E10 petrol will replace E5 petrol in UK petrol pumps from September. While E5 petrol uses 5% […]

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Petrol and diesel ban 2035: what does it mean for you?

The sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans will be banned in 2030, before the 2035 deadline for all vehicles to be fully zero-emissions […]

New camera charge to catch people driving in the 'X' lane

New motorway cameras could fine you £100 for ignoring closed lanes

Don’t ignore the red ‘X’ on smart motorways, National Highways warns in its latest crackdown. A new automatic camera charge has been announced to catch people […]

what3words in-car sat nav

Precise navigation tool what3words made available to drivers

How do you feel about entering three-word addresses by voice to navigate your car journeys? It seems you can now do just that, as the innovative […]

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Nearly a third of Brits glued to phones while crossing the road

Ever had to act quickly to avoid a distracted pedestrian while in the driver’s seat? Worryingly, almost a third of Brits have confessed to using their […]

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I’ve been hit by an uninsured driver – what should I do?

Uninsured drivers are more common than you might think. Each year in the UK, more than 130 people are killed and 26,000 are left injured in […]

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10 new driving laws and rule changes you need to know in 2022

Ready to hit the road in 2022? Hold up. There’s some changes you should know about. From new Clean Air Zones and updated number plates, to […]

A young man uses a mobile phone while driving.

Stricter mobile phone rules to come into force from 25th March

Stop scrolling… The law on using a mobile phone while driving is about to get a whole lot tougher. The Department for Transport has announced that […]