It has emerged that nine out of ten new vehicles are now sold without a full-size spare wheel. Less than half of cars (46%) only come with a repair kit which usually comprises of an air-pump and a self-sealent whilst 27% are fitted with a ‘space-saver’ tyre which cannot be used for long distances. Other […]

All drivers are aware of this menace – crater-like cavities in UK roads have caused problems for many drivers, ranging from uncomfortable journeys to irreversible car damage in the more extreme of cases. Pot holes are caused by a combination of nature and neglect – the constant stress of vehicles on the asphalt road surfaces […]

Two of the UK’s most popular driving schools have revealed plans to teach cyclist awareness to its pupils. Both the AA Driving School and the British School of Motoring have announced their decision to introduce a module to their lessons to encourage their students how to correctly avoid accidents with cyclists. Amongst the key points […]

How to Teach Pass Plus a Guide for ADI’s Who can teach Pass Plus Any approved driving instructor (ADI) providing they register for Pass Plus with the DSA and buy the Pass Plus pack from them. PDI’s can’t register for Pass Plus. It costs: £37 to register £29 for subsequent refill packs To register select: […]

As the evenings draw in and winter fast approaches Central Bedfordshire Council, in partnership with their Highways contractor Amey, have been busy preparing for the winter weather – getting salt stocks filled up and gritters at the ready. To mark the start of their annual winter driving campaign both partners are hosting a launch event […]

Twelve new cycle paths are set to be introduced in the capital and stimulate a cycling revolution, making it safer and easier to commute. As part of the funding for Barclays Cycle Superhighways, Transport for London will be installing over 5,000 cycle parking space and putting money into cycle training and cycle lane maintenance. The […]

Damage caused by potholes resulted in millions of pounds in car insurance claims last month. Research from AA Insurance shows the cost of such damage saw claims of around £2.85 million over the course of February. With this sum the equivalent of about 1,900 claims in the month, the firm points out the number of […]

London taxpayers face a £100million bill to repair and maintain roads following extensive damage caused by one of the coldest winters on record. Experts say that fixing potholes and other snow damage could cost London councils as much as an additional £20million to their annual £80million budget. At the same time London’s councils face a […]