driving

12th December 2024

Five top tips to keep you safe while driving in the winter

During winter, the weather can make it very difficult to drive. You have to take extra care on the road, or you could end up having […]
10th December 2024

A guide to driving safely on rural roads

More than half of drivers are diverting to rural roads to avoid traffic, despite these roads being more dangerous.  High rural roads death toll   Department for […]
4th December 2024

Best cars for driving in winter weather

Winter brings ice and snow, which can make it very tricky for your tyres to maintain a proper grip on the road. While some off-road cars […]
3rd December 2024

Are 20mph speed limits coming to your area?

One third of the population already live within a 20mph speed limit, but many local authorities are looking at introducing blanket 20mph speed limits during 2025, […]
20th November 2024

Deer-related car accidents rise 42% since 2021

Deer rutting season is one of the most dangerous times to be out on the road. According to the AA, accidents involving deer rose 42% in […]
19th November 2024

Everything you should keep in your car in cold weather

With the weather taking a turn as winter arrives, it’s important to know what to keep in your car to stay safe on the roads.   Here […]
14th November 2024

Everything you need to know about car cloning

Car cloning is when someone deliberately disguises a car by using details from another car. This usually happens when criminals use number plates from legitimate cars […]
12th November 2024

Drivers could face a £2000 tax rise in April 2025

According to Labour’s recent Budget announcement, drivers who buy new luxury vehicles will see a £2000+ increase in their vehicle excise duty (VED) in April 2025.  […]
5th November 2024

Most common fines and how to avoid them

Drivers can be slapped with a fine for many reasons, however, most of them are easily avoided. Here’s what you should know about the most common […]
2nd October 2024

How to drive safely in the rain

British weather can be unpredictable, but one thing that’s always certain is that there’s a lot of rain in autumn. If you want to know more […]
3rd September 2024

Top 10 safest cars

The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has been testing the safety of cars since 1997. It subjects cars to a series of tests which […]
7th August 2024

How to keep your car cool this summer

Summer is finally here! There’s never been a better time to refresh your memory, and hopefully learn some new tips and tricks, on how to keep […]
5th July 2024

Best UK summer road trip destinations

Forget Route 66 and other far flung driving destinations, some of the best places to hit the road can be found much closer to home.  Norfolk […]
30th May 2024

UK has the most expensive diesel in Europe

A new report from the RAC reveals that the UK has the most expensive diesel in Europe, despite the fuel duty discount introduced in March 2022.   […]
28th May 2024

Drivers could be faced with an insurance price hike for ignoring this one rule

Motorists could see their insurance go up by £369 if they don’t follow this simple rule.  Dangerous and expensive  It is illegal to use, or hold, […]
24th May 2024

Analysis uncovers how potholes are handled by councils

In partnership with Channel 4’s Dispatches (Thursday, 23 May 2024)  the RAC has carried out analysis on how councils approach the repair of potholes in their […]
23rd May 2024

Late May bank holiday will see the busiest roads since COVID

Approximately 20 million journeys are expected to be made this bank holiday weekend, with traffic almost returning to 2019’s pre-pandemic high of 22 million journeys. 4 […]
16th May 2024

Older drivers at risk of having their licences ‘immediately revoked’ if they don’t follow this simple rule

Older drivers are at risk of having their driving licence immediately revoked for not following a simple rule.   Older drivers could be considered ‘hazard to the […]
9th May 2024

Drivers only just realising you can legally ignore this motorway speed limit sign

According to the Express, motorists are suddenly realising that there’s one kind of speed limit sign you can ignore.  Amber speed signs  The speed limit on […]
2nd May 2024

Can you answer these five basic theory questions?

Over half of drivers haven’t read the Highway Code since passing their driving test, despite several recent updates being added to the rule book. 88% of […]