A Chicken Crossing The Road?

Take a look at what people are seeing on their driving travels… Safe driving, from Britannia!

Country Road

Driving on country roads can be nerve raking for many people, especially first time drivers as no one country roads. These roads often have sharp bends and blind bends which can hide unexpected hazards. Stay in control and give yourself time to reacted is the same as the others. A vital part of driving on […]

Make sure your tyres are roadworthy

Your tyres are one of, if not the most important part of your vehicle to keep in good nick. They are always in contact with the road, and can be your best friend if treated right. Here are five tips to make sure you get from A to B safely. Tyre pressure Your tyre pressure […]

Obstacles In The Road

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 […]

Beware of Black Ice on the Roads

Black ice forms on roads and pavements, so-called black because of the colour of the road it forms on. The coat of frozen water is transparent because it is so thin and therefore almost impossible to see. Black ice typically occurs when the temperature rises above freezing and snow on the ground melts, making road […]

Shocking Road Rage Incident in Sussex

An off-duty police officer had no choice but to wrestle a raging motorist to the ground after he began spouting aggressively and lunged at another driver through his window. The video captured on the A27 Sompting bypass in Worthing, Sussex, shows the man targeting a driver as he sat behind the wheel of his car […]

Crossroads

When taking your driving test you will most certainly come upon a crossroads, which like all junctions, should be thoroughly practised and taken very seriously. Crossroads provide an intersection not only for motorists, but cyclists and pedestrians as well. When all of these come together in one small area, it’s understandable that accidents can occur. […]

Horses on the Road

Horses are big strong animals, but they can be quite easily spooked and may rear up or bolt unexpectedly, the consequences of which can be very serious if on the road – not just for the horse and rider but for motorists too. If you are out driving and need to overtake a horse and […]

Misleading Road Signals

One of the most major problems many young, new and inexperienced drivers will face when learning to master the rules of the road is the aspect of communication, specifically with other road users such as fellow drivers, cyclists and even pedestrians. Misunderstanding another road user can put you in a dangerous situation if you choose […]

Tips on Keeping Your Vehicle Roadworthy

Every car over three years old must pass its MOT to comply with UK law. Your vehicle’s key components, such as the engine, tyres, brakes, lights and fuel system will be checked thoroughly to ensure your vehicle is safe to drive. Before booking your MOT, you can carry out a number of checks yourself to […]