Road Safety

26th October 2019

Revealed: The most dangerous songs to drive to

Really, it should come as no surprise that motorists listening to higher tempo songs in the car are more likely to drive erratically. Well, scientists at South […]
17th October 2019

7 Cars you’d want to drive in a zombie apocalypse

We’ve got zombie fever here at 1ST CENTRAL, what with The Walking Dead season 10 premiering earlier this month and the long-awaited Zombieland squeal, Zombieland: Double […]
14th October 2019

13 medical conditions that could land you a hefty fine

There are a number of health conditions that could stop you driving, but did you know déjà vu was one of them? DVLA is warning motorists […]
13th October 2019

33 new drivers lose their licence every day

Passing your driving test makes you safe for the roads, right? New statistics suggest not… According to Brake, as many as 33 new drivers lose their […]
4th October 2019

Horror crash reveals dangers of driving in wet weather

Shocking new photos of a crumpled car wrapped around a lamppost have once again shone a light on the very real dangers of wet weather driving. […]
3rd October 2019

Your breakdown guide for the winter

The cold and rain of autumn and winter can have a serious effect on a car’s health, increasing your chances of  having your car break down, […]
1st October 2019

Killer driver had 25 points on his licence before fatal crash

Those affected by a tragic car crash in Manchester have been further  devastated to learn the fatal collision was caused by a driver who should’ve been […]
25th September 2019

Are parents putting their newborns at risk by using car seats?

You’ve strapped them in, secured the belt and faced the car seat away from the airbag. But could your newborn still be at risk? According to […]
20th September 2019

Is your car roadworthy?

How often do you check your brake fluid? Come on, be totally honest… Making sure your car is roadworthy and keeping on top of your car’s […]
16th September 2019

Everything you need to know about dash cams

Dash cams are for everyone – whether you’re heading five minutes down the road or taking on a mammoth commute, that’s why having a dash cam […]
19th August 2019

Potholes are causing havoc on UK roads

How often do you find yourself complaining about the state of the roads in your local area? Every month? A few times a week? Maybe when […]
7th August 2019

Tesla drivers to catch up on Netflix from behind the wheel

Where’s your favourite place to catch up on the best Netflix shows or watch the latest updates from all those popular YouTube vloggers? Maybe you prefer […]
31st July 2019

Is this the end of driving at night for new drivers?

Proposed restrictions on newly-qualified drivers should be introduced as soon as possible to cut road deaths, say leading road safety campaigners. IAM RoadSmart is urging the […]
22nd July 2019

Is watching Formula 1 bad for your health?

What a summer of sporting achievement we’re having, and for motorsport fans, there’s nothing better than seeing homegrown champ Lewis Hamilton take the chequered flag at […]
17th July 2019

Backseat dangers: Are your kids distracting you?

Kids can be a handful. Whether you’re rushing to get them to sports practice or taking them out to pick up their new school uniform, there […]
10th July 2019

Do you know your road signs?

After seeing the lads from Sussex Cricket give our road sign test a go, it’s now your turn! [wpViralQuiz id=2918 columns=4]  
8th July 2019

Should the motorway speed limit be raised to 80mph?

How fast do you drive when you’re travelling on a motorway? Do you stick to the 70mph speed limit or do you sometimes find yourselves straying […]
5th July 2019

Parents putting kids at risk with ill-fitting car seats

If you’ve got little ones, you’ll know just how many things you need to remember when heading out with them in the car, from travel games […]
28th June 2019

Top dash cams on the market

Dash cams may seem like the latest motoring fad, but in actual fact they’re becoming a must-have bit of kit when it comes to keeping you […]
21st June 2019

Campaign for safer road signs

We’ve partnered with IAM RoadSmart to help improve people’s knowledge of road signs and have found some shocking results off the back of our research. Want to find […]