Ironically learning to drive takes place in isolation in large metal boxes, but learning to drive is really the ultimate team game. By that we mean it is an activity whereby, to a large extent, we are dependent on the actions of everyone else on the road; not just our safety – that ought to […]

Tough New Powers to tackle the selfish minority of uninsured drivers who cost law-abiding motorists £400m each year have been set out by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick. The new measures will make it an offence to keep an uninsured vehicle-rather than just to drive when uninsured-making it easier to catch uninsured drivers and keep […]

Recent cold weather has caused a steep increase in the amount of vehicles being damaged by potholes. This is caused by rainwater, which gets into cracks within tarmac, due to cold weather this then freezes and expands within the crack causing the bitumen to break up. The consistent cold weather meant this has been happening […]

New legislations have been announced the Government will be stepping up the severity of breaking driving laws as well as introducing new criteria. Drivers caught exceeding the speed limit by more than 20mph could be subject to 6 penalty points, this new higher tariff is part of the government’s aim of reducing accidents caused by […]

A recent report by the Department of Transport into the number of rogue drivers on UK roads stated that over 11% of drivers were commiting an offence, with 3.4% commiting a serious offence such as driving without insurance or driving whilst disqualified. Although this accounts for 4.77 million of UK drivers, the report stated that […]

Every motorist is aware that road rage is a problem on Britain’s roads and that because we are a heavily populated country; we are to share the road with many other vehicles very regularly. There are many road aspects that can lead to a driver’s temper furring but it is vital to keep calm and […]

For a new driver, experiencing different driving situations can sometimes be a little daunting. However, it is all about safe practice and correct procedure. One driving situation a driver will experience at least once in their life is night driving. This term refers to driving a vehicle in the late evening or night time when […]

The Sat Nav already can be considered as a sophisticated driving device, but now there are plans to better the aid completely by adding a special feature. This characteristic will warn drivers when they are travelling on the most dangerous roads in Britain. This will be programmed into the satellite device so that drivers can […]

Driving fatigue is the mishap of a driver feeling sleepy or tired. As a driver, you must ensure that you are fit and healthy to commence any journey. If you are feeling in any way tired, then it is strictly recommended you do not drive. It is reported that driver lethargy causes at least 10 […]