Research has shown that the most popular car colours are Silver and Black. Despite virtually any colour available, we still tend to choose the same colours, which in turn makes silver and black cars easier to sell and at a better price. Manufacturers follow suit and as a result provide up to four shades of […]

Road renovation in Lower Morden and Wimbledon Chase and Raynes Park are examples of the Conservative Councils achievements. They are also, looking to remove the one-way systems in Mitcham and Morden, and have already begun taking out unsightly roadside guardrails where they don’t contribute to road safety. The Council have already planned improvements to pedestrian […]

The latest technology about to hit the road is the web-enabled vehicle. Ford and Audi have found a niche in the market and are set to release a new gadget in their vehicles. With more car dealers set to follow. The small monitor meant to be introduced in 2011, will enable drivers to access the […]

The Scottish Conservatives are calling for police to be issued with devices which can test whether motorists are under the influence of drugs. Justice spokesman Bill Aitken said that ‘drugalysers’ were already in use in Australia and on Thursday, he urged the UK Government to ensure similar equipment be made available here. The move would […]

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 […]

Despite paying billions in road taxes, British drivers believe not enough care is being taken of the nation’s roads. While news that a majority of UK motorists are unhappy with the amount of road tax they pay is unlikely to come as a shock to anyone, the extent to which disaffection is growing among the […]

Almost 90% of motorists are fed up with the condition of their local roads, according to a new RAC poll. With only 5% who reckon that motoring taxes are appropriately used, the survey of nearly 2,700 RAC members found. Just 21% said road pricing was a good way of dealing with congestion, but 77% said […]

Britain’s Road have seen little improvements since Roman times according to a new RAC Foundation paper, which warns the lack of investment in transport infrastructure could prove detrimental for all UK road users. The report, entitled What Went Wrong? British Highway Development before the Motorways points out that it took the Government 100 years to […]

    Displaying your knowledge of the stopping distance is an important part of the Theory test and Practical driving test. This article will feature how to calculate a safe stopping distance, looking at how road conditions and speed can affect your breaking as well as each vehicles unique breaking ability. Reaction time is an […]

  A free driving course is to be offered to elderly drivers, to help ensure they can continue to drive as they age. It is said to be targeted at older motorists to help them maintain their driving independence for as long as possible. The Safer Essex Roads Partnership scheme has been created to help […]