Potholes created by the icy weather this month are to be tackled by a new repairs drive by Surrey County Council. An additional half-a-million pounds is to be invested in mending the new potholes after the cold weather made roads more prone to cracking. The council has vowed to fix at least 200 potholes a […]

The deterioration of Britain’s roads is making it extremely hard for learner drivers to learn in a comfortable manner. Many instructors are restructuring their lessons to accommodate for the estimated 1.5 million potholes and avoiding certain routes for the fear of damage to the car and the learners control and confidence.  However, some instructors are […]

Recent cold weather has caused a steep increase in the amount of vehicles being damaged by potholes. This is caused by rainwater, which gets into cracks within tarmac, due to cold weather this then freezes and expands within the crack causing the bitumen to break up. The consistent cold weather meant this has been happening […]

Driving is an integral part of life for many people, but for those just starting out, learning to drive can be a daunting process. Driving schools are a great way for new drivers to learn the basics, and even more experienced drivers can benefit from further instruction. Here are just a few of the ways […]

CARS could soon “talk” to each other to warn of dangers such as ice and potholes. Sensors would scan for risks then use high-speed, low-delay 5G technology to share information across several  miles. Traffic accidents, which account for more than 1.3million deaths and 50million injuries worldwide every year, would plummet as a result, experts predict. […]

Do you think the hazard perception test is outdated? Children on scooters, potholes and pedestrians on phones should be included. Half of the people asked during the new study that they weren’t prepared for the hazards they were faced when they passed their test. It should be updated to include modern hazards including potholes, couriers, children on scooters, […]

Any driver worth their salt will tell you about the challenges that can present themselves to you when you’re driving – It might be dangerous weather conditions, malfunctioning components on your vehicle, or even something as simple as a pot-hole that can trip you up. One thing you should never let become an obstacle however, […]

If you’re an experienced driver, you are likely familiar with the variety of challenges you can be presented with on a daily basis when behind the wheel – Poor weather conditions making roads unsafe, bad driving by other drivers, and even failures with your own vehicle causing you to break down. One other issue that […]

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 […]

Restricted visibility through your windscreen is a common reason for your car to fail its MOT. This could be due to worn wipers, a dirty windscreen or no washer fluid – but cracks and chips caused by stones and road debris, extreme cold or structural weakness are a major cause. A small crack of about […]