New Driving Test Prompts UK Examiners to go on Strike

The Public and Commercial Service union has warned that thousands of driving tests could be cancelled as a result of examiners beginning a 48-hour strike. The union says the new driving test means examiners will have to work longer and harder for no extra pay. The chief executive of the DVSA stated the union was […]

Safe Ways of Restraining Your Dog in the Car While Driving

While many dogs will sit quietly on your back seat while you’re driving, others might move around, leap about and most likely cause a distraction. Even if your four-legged friend is well behaved in the car, it’s still vital to provide some means of restraint for them in case of an unexpected bump in the […]

Driving Behind Buses in the Rush Hour

We’ve all been stuck behind a bus at some point in our lives, and granted, it’s not much fun considering the number of stops it has to make between you and your destination. That said, your arrival on time is equally as important as that of the bus passengers, so try and be patient while […]

Avoid The Glare of Harsh Winter Sunlight While Driving

The low winter sun can hinder your vision when driving, at times making it impossible to get a full view of the road ahead. Don’t believe that wearing sunglasses at this time of year is silly – they are in fact an essential safety tool for any driver all year round. While they don’t provide […]

Man Arrested for Drink Driving After Car Rolls Six Times in Car Park

A driver has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a car reportedly rolled six times in a bingo car park in Cardiff. A South Wales police spokesman said the incident happened at around half seven on Friday evening after a silver Vauxhall Corsa left the road in Western Avenue, Gabalfa, and rolled six times […]

‘Thousands’ Driving Without Crucial Diesel Filters

Thousands of drivers are breaking the law by using diesel cars without pollution filters, experts have told BBC 5 live Investigates. The DVSA reports that just under 2000 cars have been caught since 2014 – but experts believe the number is much higher, claiming the current MOT test, which requires only a visual inspection, isn’t fit […]

Teenager Banned From Driving Before Getting Full Licence

A teenager has pleaded guilty to five motoring offences including a hit-and-run collision – with a vehicle he was not yet legally allowed to drive. Appearing at Newton Abbot Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, the 18-year-old man from Torquay was informed that the most serious of the five offences was driving without due care and attention, […]

Driving instructor banned after being caught drug-driving

A driving instructor has been banned from driving for 18 months after being found driving under the influence of drugs. The 31 year old woman of Kingswood Chase, Leigh, was driving a black Ford Fiesta with a driving school board on its roof, at the junction of the A127 and A130 from Rayleigh to Southend […]

Taxi Driver Watches News on his Phone While Driving

According to the Huddersfield Daily Examiner, a taxi driver was caught watching the news on his mobile phone while driving. The phone was in a holder attached to the windscreen, playing a video, according to the passenger who reported the driver. Apparently it was not the first time he’d done it while she was in […]

Driving in the City…

Driving in the busy city presents a great many challenges, no matter how experienced a driver you are. Traffic tends to be heavier and slower moving, you may find yourself in what seems like a maze of one-way streets, your view is often impeded and crossing pedestrians can seemingly appear from out of nowhere. Despite […]