Around two-thirds of the world drives on the right hand side. So why does Britain drive on the left. It is thought that road traffic did begin on the left and there is evidence to support this that dates back from Roman times. However, the first legal order for traffic to remain on the left […]

Drivers all have their pet hates but the list below highlights some of the most infuriating behaviour on the roads. Manners, or lack of – How difficult would it be to thank drivers for being courteous on the roads, or for drivers not to not pinch that parking spot you were waiting for. Box junctions […]

Cell phones, music players, and a numerous other gadgets in cars pose a constant problem – distraction for the drivers. But soon, in-car coach could solve this problem. Professor Linda Ng Boyle from University of Washington has developed an in-car driving coach, an electronic device that reminds you to keep your eyes on the road […]

Driving can be stressful at the best of times, but for those that have a physical or cognitive disability it can be even more difficult without the right support. Driving as a disabled person can bring immense freedom and independence. The Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation Mobility Centre (QEF) in Surrey aims to develop ADI’s skills and […]

Drivers using GPS navigation systems should be wary of the instructions given as a number of drivers have had some serious mishaps when relying on the devise as opposed to their common sense. One motorist drove along 20ft of a railway line when his sat nav told him to take the next right, instructions should […]

A disabled farmer who was more than three times over the drink-drive limit while driving his mobility scooter has been banned from driving. Glendale Rice, 58, was spotted by police as he weaved across a narrow country lane on a five miles-per-hour trip to the shops. When the woman officer spoke to him they could […]

Blind spot, how many of you check your blind spot before moving off. Research has shown that around three thirds of motorcyclists say that other motorists seem unaware of them. Many motorists are under the impression that as a bike is considerably smaller than a car, they will take longer to reach them. However, a […]

Queen Elizabeth aged 84 was caught on camera leaving a polo match in her Jaguar not wearing a seatbelt. She was on private land at the time therefore would not be found guilty of anything. However, she would not have been fined even if she had been on a public road or committing any driving […]

At present the practical driving test allows learners to be guided along the test routes and given instructions throughout the test. However, from early October this is set to change. The DSA (Driving Standards Agency) are looking to close the gap between those at driving test standard and those at post test standard and believe […]

A Spartanburg woman arrested after Union police clocked her Buick at 102 mph in a 45-mph zone Tuesday spent Wednesday trying to figure out how she wound up in Union. Sandra Weiss Powell, 72, of 180 Hilltop Road, Spartanburg, told the Herald-Journal Wednesday that she left home to go to a hair appointment on East […]