Speed limits are implemented to not only reduce accidents but to keep traffic moving smoothly. The general speed limits for cars and motorcyclists are: 30mph in a build-up area with street lighting 60mph on a single carriageway 70mph on a dual carriage way or motorway However, the speed limit is not the same for all […]

More than half of motorists have admitted to engaging in unsafe driving practices, according to a new survey. Research published by the Co-operative indicates that 54 per cent of motorists make irresponsible driving choices on a regular basis. The most common practice is eating and drinking whilst driving at speed, to which 53 per cent […]

Over 250 miles of road in and around London are to be reserved for only the elite. Officials, sponsors, politicians, the media and athletes will have their own congestion free lanes, including parts of the M25 to make travelling to the Olympic stadium as stress free as possible. It is not just the designated lanes […]

Twelve new cycle paths are set to be introduced in the capital and stimulate a cycling revolution, making it safer and easier to commute. As part of the funding for Barclays Cycle Superhighways, Transport for London will be installing over 5,000 cycle parking space and putting money into cycle training and cycle lane maintenance. The […]

Dangerous or careless driving no matter whether the driver believes they are acting this way or not can have serious consequences and often involves fatalities. Dangerous driving is where an individual falls FAR below the standard of a competent driver and can include: Racing or travelling too fast, driving under the influence of alcohol or […]

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 […]

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 […]

More and more accidents are happening due to the misuse of signals. Driving can be difficult enough at the best of times without other road users deliberately or accidently signalling when it is not safe to do so. How many of you have flashed another driver to signal them to pull out of a road […]

With a busy road packed with commuter traffic and a pedestrian crossing just yards away, simply driving to and from his house can be a major headache for Maxwell Cannon. Whether he goes in forwards or backwards, a breach of the Highway Code is almost inevitable – and so yesterday the chemistry student achieved the […]

This is why taxis and the annual Darwin awards for stupidity were invented. One London driver went the wrong way down a one-way street to avoid a RIDE check because he thought he was drunk. He wasn’t. Another London driver caught riding on the roof of his car told police it was OK, he had […]