Driving

When it comes to comparing car breakdown cover, the clue's in the name. You already know that whatever policy you choose, it will serve a basic purpose: to provide assistance should your car break down.It's reassuring to know that you'll never be left high and dry on the motorway or stuck in the back of beyond. So far, so...

As a new driver, you might be looking into ways that you can hone your skills even further and perhaps reduce the cost of your insurance on the way. If that’s the case, it’s likely that you’ve stumbled across the Pass Plus course, a Government road safety initiative that helps to increase the confidence of those that are new...

Getting your driving licence is one of the most important qualifications you can get in life and so it is not surprising that many people get nervous before taking their practical driving test. Being nervous is natural but to help you get the better of those nerves and be more successful on test day it is important that you...

The truth about road rage: what really gets drivers and their passengers hot under the collar?Getting lost en route to a destination is the biggest cause of unrest on the roads, that’s according to a new report produced by the AA.An AA-Populus survey has revealed the most common reasons for arguing between driver and passenger. The study asked 23,085...

Learn the facts about London Black Taxi DriversLondon black taxi drivers are an iconic part of London’s roads. They are world renowned for their integrity and the level of service they provide to both locals and visitors to the most popular global tourist destination. Check out this infographic to read about it..

For those of us who have been driving for years, we think we know the rules of the road and the best ways to avoid those drivers who don't. We may be able to get ourselves from A to B safely most of the time, but are we really abiding to traffic laws? The Driving SurveyBrake, the road safety charity,...

Every day, more and more people are passing their driving test and getting the keys to their very first car. This means that more cars will be on the road, making the roads at higher risk for accidents. Whether you’re involved in a crash or you witness one, there are many important things that you need to do to...

London is not the only major city in the world to suffer from parking issues, but here, just like other major cities, solutions seem to be in short supply and therefore, the hassle of parking and driving in London is a fact.People are encouraged to use trains and the tube, along with the buses. Some commuters have taken to...

A survey into the habits of drivers has uncovered what Brits really hate about driving in the UK. Research by a parking website revealed that using a mobile phone when driving, other road users not indicating and high parking charges annoy motorists the most.The number of cars on the road in the UK has risen by 16.5% since 2000,...

You’ve read about it, you’ve heard it from your friends: being an Uber driver brings in the extra income and offers you flexibility. But can you do it without owning a car?The good news is that you don’t need to own a car to become an Uber driver. In fact, many rideshare drivers...

Car security systems might be improving but, unfortunately, vehicle crime rate continues to grow in the UK.Pesky criminals are increasingly undeterred by new technology. Instead, their methods have metamorphosed over time, leading to more innovative and unexpected ways of gaining entry to your vehicle.If you think you could be doing more to keep your car safe, or have been...

The Silverstone circuit, which straddles the border of the English counties of Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire, is one of the most famous motor racing circuits in the world and is the current home of the Formula One British Grand Prix, as well as the British motorcycle Grand Prix.Owned by the British Racing Drivers' Club, Silverstone's history as a race track...