There are millions spent annually to clean and clear major roads across the country. It is the right time to understand that littering is a ‘criminal offence’. The situation has grown into a serious problem or threat. The Highways Agency calculates that it takes 700,000 bin bags to fill in the rubbish thrown out on […]

We often make mistakes when complacency starts creeping in! The experts claim it to be the major reason behind most of the fatal incidents taking place on the roads. The night-time driving has its own set of safety guidelines to be followed. We cannot run away from the fact that a feeling of tiredness starts […]

A drunk man ignored “no right turn” and “no entry” signs after driving his car whilst being twice over the drink drive limit and ended up driving down the M8 the wrong way. Ross Parker ended up driving in the fast lane of the eastbound M8 near Junction 25 in February last year, he ignored […]

It becomes a collective responsibility of all to make roads safe and secure during this festive season. The Local Councils have issued a warning that people should get their act right or face severe consequences for causing trouble to others. The Christmas Drink Driving and Drug Drive Campaign has been launched again this year. It […]

When driving a vehicle, drivers have many different signalling devices to communicate with other road users. Indicators are amber in colour. They are located at the side of the car, two at the front and two at the back. They show your intended change of direction. You should ensure you indicate in plenty of time […]

When driving you need to have continual awareness of your surroundings. By ensuring your mirrors are positioned properly, this will allow you to observe without taking your eyes of the road for more than a couple of seconds. The brake pedal is there to help the car stop or significantly slow down, it is not […]

The government says it will review the system used to train driving instructors in the UK. That’s after warnings from driving groups that learners are more likely to fail their test if taught by trainees. Some trainees hold “pink” licences, which mean they can teach under no supervision and charge normal fees. The Driving Instructors […]

An Austrian driver has won the right to wear a pasta strainer on his head in his driving licence photo, as he claims it is religious headgear. Mr Alm, an atheist belongs to ‘the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster’. Members of the faith are known as pastafarians. It is the police in Austria that […]

The lanes which will be used by athletes and officials during the games will all be road-work free, but how does this impact the rest of the London population. Residents from Wapping are concerned with the announced closure of four pedestrian crossings in order to accommodate the Olympic Lanes. There are fears that fatality rates […]

Saudi Arabia will see women come out in force on Friday 17th June when they fight for their rights to be able to drive. Currently there is no law banning women however, the interior ministry imposes regulations stipulating women should not drive and there are consequences if caught driving. Female activists have started a campaign […]