M1 had to be closed last night after a woman drove north along the southbound carriageway. The woman was arrested for drink driving at around 4.20am. The woman was caught driving the wrong way between J26 and J25 of the motorway during the early hours of Sunday (September 9). Do you need to refresh your […]

Long distance driving can be a daunting task. It takes concentration, focus, and a lot of energy out of us. Hopefully with the tips below, your next long distance trip is more pleasant! Stay hydrated Remember to keep yourself topped up. Long distance driving can be seen as an endurance task, and you need to […]

We hope everyone has had a good week – And that we are all looking forward to the weekend! Whatever we are up to this Friday night, Saturday and Sunday, make sure you are going to be driving safe at all times! Always take care when driving at nights, and if bad weather is forecast […]

You will likely hear lots of tips about how to keep your car (And yourself!) safe when out and about driving – Keeping speeds down, adjusting driving style for different weather conditions, and so on – But how much do you actually hear about keeping your car safe when you’re not inside it? When you’re […]

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’ […]

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 […]

New statistics reveal where to avoid when out on the road this festive period. For the past two years, Crewe has been shamefully crowned the UK city with the highest rate of drink and/or drug-driving offences. However, that’s not the case in 2017… A review of more than 7 million insurance quotes has identified Sunderland […]

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 […]

If you’re a learner driver, you may be all too familiar with the stress that being behind the wheel can cause. Maybe you’re struggling to master a particular manoeuvre or perhaps it’s just learning to fit your driving lessons in amongst your busy schedule – Sometimes it can get a bit much. If you ever […]