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Driving with pets

10 lesser-known driving offences you need to be aware of

Do you know you’re committing an offence if you drive with a dirty number plate or an unsecured pet in your car? To stop you being […]

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Turn off cruise control to save money on petrol and diesel

The fuel crisis is impacting many of us. Petrol and diesel prices hit highs of £1.65 and £1.76 per litre this week. But have you tried […]

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Drivers face hefty fines for running out of fuel while driving

How many times have you risked it and driven your car on low fuel? For many of us, it’s probably quite a few and we’ve mostly […]

20mph road sign.

Speed-limiting tech compulsory for all new EU cars

How can we keep our roads safe? Well, the answer may lie with Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) tech, which will now be fitted into all new […]

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Wales to lower speed limit to 20mph on residential roads

Did you know that speed limits are changing in parts of the UK? In Wales, the speed limit is set to drop to 20mph on all […]

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Watchdog reveals the best and worst motorways in England

Planning a road trip this summer? If so, you might want to avoid the worst motorway in England – the A1. According to a poll by […]

Woman driving a car on the road with a drink and burger in her hands.

Can you eat and drink behind the wheel?

Do you tend to snack while driving? Long car journeys can be exhausting, and a quick snack can give you a much-needed energy boost. But is […]

Man cycling on a road in London

Cyclists face the potential for harsher road rules

Should cyclists abide by the same restrictions as drivers? The Government is set to review rules for bike riders in a shake-up of the Highway Code.  […]

1st CENTRAL Connect sensor

Become a safer driver with 1st CENTRAL Connect

Want to save on your car insurance while also improving your driving skills? We’ve got just the thing. 1ST CENTRAL Connect, our brand new telematics technology, […]

Cyclist passing cars on the road

Drivers face fines for overtaking cyclists

Could you be fined for passing a cyclist? The Highway Code’s revamp for 2022 ruled in favour of cyclists and pedestrians, with drivers facing penalties of […]

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Four new driving laws coming into effect this month

September is here, and it’s brought some new driving laws along with it. From mobile phone usage to driving in low emission zones, here are four […]

UK motorway

Stopping on the hard shoulder could land you a £2,500 fine

Ever pulled over onto the hard shoulder for a quick pitstop? Be warned – unless your reason for doing so meets Highway Code rules, you could […]

Car with fog lights on

Fog lights: When to flip the switch

Did you know there are strict rules around using fog lights? You can be fined £30 at the roadside just for switching them on at the […]

A car driving through a treelined street with cars parked on both sides during autumn season in London.

Londoners believe they are the best drivers in the UK

How would you rate your driving skills on a scale of 1-10? If you live in London, you’ll probably give yourself a high score as a […]

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The Times and Sunday Times Best Cars of 2022

Want the best vehicle on the market for your lifestyle? Well, now’s the perfect time to find your fit.  The Times and Sunday Times have announced […]

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The top-selling cars of 2022

Have you spotted lots of the same make of car on the road? You might be seeing one of the top-selling cars of 2022, or maybe […]

Teddy bear in seatbelt

Drivers call for heavier punishment for not following seatbelt laws

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was recently fined by police for taking off his seatbelt to film a social media video in a moving car. As a […]

Dubai skyline

Dubai relaunches plans for flying taxis by 2026

Many of us catch taxis on a regular basis, but would you sit in a flying taxi? Some of us hoped flying cars would exist by […]

ULEZ road sign

London’s ULEZ expansion plans cause more political upset

The ULEZ (Ultra-Low Emission Zone) expansion is planned for 29th August 2023, and will cover all 33 of the London boroughs, rather than just the city […]

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Yorkshire tops the list of areas with most dangerous drivers

Planning a roadtrip to Yorkshire soon? You might want to change plans, especially if you want to avoid the UK’s most dangerous drivers, who according to […]