October 22, 2013
Motorway Driving

For many young drivers, their first time driving on a motorway can be a daunting experience. Here are a few tips to help the uninitiated with Motorway Driving:

– Prepare well. Plan your journey ahead, know exactly where you need to get on and off the motorway, and pack for eventualities, such as food and drink for rest stops on long journeys, or even blankets (better to be safe than sorry!). Perform all necessary checks on your car – oil, fuel, tyre pressure, windscreen washer fluid, just to make sure you are fully ready for your journey.

– When entering a motorway, use your signals and mirrors correctly. Between exiting the slip road and entering the motorway is likely the time your nerves will get the better of you – so remember to stay calm. D not rush onto the motorway, but don’t dawdle either, as this can cause tailbacks which will cause you unnecessary pressure.

– Take it easy. Motorways are notorious for erratic driving, and it always helps to be calmer behind the wheel. Indicate well before attempting any manoeuvre, to give the driver ahead of you plenty of notice, and check your mirrors and windows regularly to keep an eye on what all other drivers around you are doing.

– When preparing to leave the motorway, plan ahead. As you pass the penultimate junction, start preparing to leave already. Move towards the outer lanes now, in order to compensate for any rushes in traffic that might delay you later. Slow your speed down as soon as you enter the deceleration lane shortly before your junction approaches, and ensure you indicate well in advance to alert other drivers of your actions.

– Once leaving the motorway, remember you are back on normal roads now. Many drivers make the mistake of maintaining a high speed after leaving a motorway. So don’t forget, speeding is illegal!

If you are still nervous about Motorway driving, or feel you could brush up on these skills, why not look into Britannia’s Pass Plus courses?

Safe driving from Britannia!

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August 22, 2013
Negligent Motorists

One in 10 drivers don’t check their car between MOT’s, according to research by Kwik Fit.

Nearly half of the drivers interviewed said they didn’t examine their tyres’ tread depth and more than two-thirds didn’t look at their brakes between annual check-ups.

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August 21, 2013
Boot Clutter

Motorists are storing things in their boots and wasting fuel in the process, according to a new survey by Shell.

 A third of drivers admit to carrying more than six items in the back of the car all the time.

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August 19, 2013
Flash for Cash Racket

Motorists are being advised not to take the apparent kindness of other drivers for granted in a new on the “crash for cash” insurance racket.

The Highway Code states that headlights should only be flashed “to let other road users know that you are there”; many drivers use it as a way of inviting other road users to pull out.

In the “flash for cash racket, a driver in an approaching car flashes their lights, but then intentionally drives into the other vehicle.

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August 15, 2013
Buying a Tax Disc Could be Quicker and Easier

The Ministry for Roads has revealed plans to remove the need to produce a motor insurance certificate when buying a tax disc.

The red tape cutting plans mean that around an extra 600,000 drivers a year will be able to tax their car online. It also means that millions of motorists will no longer have to search for their insurance certificate if they tax their vehicle at the Post Office.

Road Minister Stephen Hammond said: “We are committed to getting rid of unnecessary red tape. There is absolutely no benefit in making motorists prove they have insurance when they buy a tax disc and these proposals will make the whole process quicker, easier and cheaper.”

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February 11, 2013
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