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Why do we drive on the left-hand side of the road?

Automotive history 12 May 2021

Why do some countries drive on the left side of the road and others on the right? We explore the curious origins of this road traffic rule.

I’ve been caught speeding by a speed camera – what happens now?

Driving 20 April 2021

Have you recently been caught by a speed camera? Read our easy-to-understand guide on what to expect, what to do and when to do it.

Top tips to cut your driving bills

Driving 9 February 2021

Saving money by driving less during the pandemic? Carry on with that once you start spending more time behind the wheel again.

Out on the roads this winter? Don’t leave home without these

Driving 8 December 2020

Keep yourself safe, warm and visible in winter with these essential items in the latest winter driving advice series from The Car Expert.

Ten top tips for driving this winter

Driving 13 November 2020

Winter is coming. And while most parts of the UK haven’t had snow yet, it’s probably only a matter of time before the white stuff appears.

Police to crack down on uninsured drivers

Car industry news 26 October 2020

Police forces across the UK have launched a national effort to bring down the number of uninsured drivers on the roads.

Loophole over mobile phone use by drivers set to be closed

Driving 19 October 2020

A loophole that allows drivers to escape punishment for hand-held phone use will be closed under plans announced by the Government.

Mobile video calls pose ‘clear and present danger’ on our roads

Driving 8 October 2020

RAC warns that video calling services such as FaceTime, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp poses a “new, clear and present danger” on UK roads.

More than half of drivers exceed 30mph limit, says DfT

Driving 12 September 2020

Department for Transport analysis found that 54% of drivers exceeded 30mph speed limits during free-flow conditions last year.

Drink-drive crashes up 3% in 12 months

Car industry news 27 August 2020

There has been a 3% annual rise in the number of drink-drive crashes on Britain’s roads, new figures show.

Motorway speed limits past roadworks to rise to 60mph

Driving 27 July 2020

Speed limits past motorway roadworks in England will be increased from 50mph to 60mph to cut journey times and ease drivers’ frustrations.

Traffic returning to pre-pandemic levels

Driving 24 July 2020

Road traffic is quickly returning to normal in the UK, with latest figures putting traffic this week at nearly 90% of pre-pandemic levels.

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