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 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 […]

According to the Derby Telegraph “cars, lorries and motorbikes were parting like the Red Sea” when a motorist drove the wrong way along the A52 in the afternoon of Sunday 15th October 2017. Drivers travelling from Nottingham towards Derby at around 2.50pm said they saw a woman driving towards them on the wrong side of […]

Now that the winter is upon us, it is wise to have your vehicle fully serviced before the dreaded cold and wet weather kicks in, and have your fluids tested and topped up. Be sure to stock up on de-icer, windscreen wash, oil and anti-freeze. As well as getting your vehicle serviced, why not carry […]

British motorists want to see the drink-drive limit in the UK be slashed to reduce drink-related driving offences. A survey by the RAC found that every three in five drivers voted in a reduction of the current limit. Since 1967, when the breathalyser road-side tests were put in place, the blood-alcohol limit for drivers is […]

It can happen to anyone of us, particularly in stop-start traffic and/or if we become distracted while driving. If you go into the back of another vehicle, the first thing you should do make sure that no one (yourself included!) is hurt. Stay calm – crashing your car can be an alarming experience but losing […]

According to the DVSA (The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), the driving test in England, Wales and Scotland is set to change as of December 2017 and will include new features and requirements. Transport Minister Andrew Jones reported that our roads are among the safest in the world. That said, traffic collisions are the biggest killer […]

A young businessman has been caught breaking the speed limit and driving without due care and attention. Supercar-loving millionaire ‘Lord Aleem’ was banned from driving for 12 months after being convicted of motoring offences in his Rolls-Royce Wraith. 22-year old Aleem Iqbal, who has flaunted his array of luxury motors on social media, was caught […]

According to RAC Research, nearly one in four drivers in Britain still make or receive calls while driving – despite the doubling of penalties for the offence in March 2017, increased to six points and a £200 fine. Furthermore, using your mobile phone when driving is a major distraction that could cause a major accident! […]

Driving in windy weather can present all kinds of hazards. It’s vital that you take precautions before getting behind the wheel on a windy day to keep you and your passengers safe. Firstly ask yourself – is your journey really necessary? Listen to the news to keep up to date with road closures to avoid […]