Although the more harsh conditions of the winter weather seem now to have passed us by, we’re not quite in the clear yet. With temperatures staying low across the country, we still need to be on our guard for symptoms of winter driving that could prove potentially hazardous to drivers. One such symptom is fog […]

There has been a lot of talk of late in regards to the development of self-driving, as well as speculation as to whether autonomous vehicles will really help to reduce the rate of accidents on UK roads. One topic that leaves many scratching their heads is whether or not people will still be required to […]

In many cases, the familiarity of being behind the wheel can cause you to become over confident. This however can lead to multi-tasking and doing other things while driving – the most obvious one being use of a mobile phone without a hands-free set. While this is obviously illegal, there are plenty of ‘legal’ distractions […]

Motorists will be able to park their vehicles using their smartphone or key fob for the first time, under plans to overhaul the rules of the road. Regulations will be updated to take account of driverless technology, enabling motorists to stand on the roadside and watch their car park itself. Remote control parking is currently […]

A female motorist was charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal car crash involving three vehicles. The collision happened on Friday lunchtime on the A1307 at Bartlow, east of Horseheath Road in Linton, Cambridgeshire. The 50-year-old woman from Suffolk appears at Cambridge Magistrates’ Court today. The female driver of a Nissan Micra […]

If you have to think about whether or not you’re sober enough to drive – the answer is you probably aren’t. At Christmas time in particular, people are very likely to go driving the morning after a heavy drinking session without realising they are still technically under the influence of alcohol. Remember, a few hours’ […]

Christmas is a fantastic time of the year – It brings people together, allowing you to enjoy the seasonal festivites with friends and famiyalike – But there is still reason to be cautious if you’re the one behind the wheel this Yuletide. Because of the time of the year – As well as the recent […]

Many drivers think lights are all about nighttime driving – but there are many instances when you should use them even during daylight hours. For instance, your brake lights should come on when your foot touches the brake pedal, but should not be used continuously when in stationary traffic due to the glare for drivers […]

Driving at this time of year when the temperature drops can be very daunting! Increased winds, rain, snow and other unpleasant weather can affect the way your car behaves and make the roads hugely hazardous. On top of which, having less daylight heightens the difficulty drivers face on the roads. On approaching the coldest nights of […]

A woman was jailed for three years after hitting and killing a motorcyclist while making a hands-free call. She was travelling on the wrong side of the road before colliding head-on with the motorcyclist. The driver of the car was convicted of dangerous driving after prosecutors argued that she was distracted while driving. She was […]