Many driving schools have been affected by the recession this year, with many having to lay off staff and cut costs wherever possible in order to survive. For many driving schools, without the increase in demand they cannot support their pricing strategy and for many they are losing a lot of money. However, there is […]

A driver has confounded Swiss police by committing 15 traffic violations in just over 10 minutes, officials say. The 47-year-old initially raced past an unmarked police car in heavy rain at 160 km/h (100mph) before weaving close to other cars and the road’s kerb. The serial offender clocked up further offences for speeding, driving on […]

The deterioration of Britain’s roads is making it extremely hard for learner drivers to learn in a comfortable manner. Many instructors are restructuring their lessons to accommodate for the estimated 1.5 million potholes and avoiding certain routes for the fear of damage to the car and the learners control and confidence.  However, some instructors are […]

British drivers are turning into a nation of crooks, according to insurers. They are happy to stage an accident to make money by claiming on insurance, or lie about who will be actually driving their car to cut the cost of cover. The latter is called fronting and it is becoming an epidemic, says Direct […]

1. Cut your annual mileage From time to time, all of us drive distances that, in reality, are short enough for us to walk. In situations like these, travelling on foot instead of by car is not only better for your health and the planet – it should also have a welcome effect on your […]

Providing affordable car insurance for young drivers is an almost impossible task. Statistics show one in five new drivers has a crash in the first six months, and while one in eight drivers is under 25, they account for one in three fatalities. The Department for Transport and insurers are looking at ways to cut […]

A hard-hitting film designed to warn youngsters in south Wales about the danger of texting while driving has become an internet hit, attracting more than 6 million viewers around the world. Clips of Gwent police’s film Cow have been watched by people from South America to India and has helped fuel a national debate in […]

Motorists will face extra pain at the pump from today as the 2p rise in fuel duty comes into force — the third increase in the tax on petrol in nine months. Motoring groups attacked the move, saying that motorists were being treated as a “soft target” for tax rises. They fear that rising global […]

Drivers need to check the small print on their car insurance or they could end up out of pocket. To keep prices competitive, policies may not be as comprehensive as people believe. One great motoring myth is that those with fully comp cover are insured to drive any car. The reality is increasing numbers of […]

As a rule of thumb if you do long – distance or motorway driving then a diesel engine is better for fuel efficiency and lower carbon dioxide emissions. For town driving, we suggest petrol may be better, because it emits fewer pollutants. Investigate converting your petrol car to run on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). You’ll […]