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Shock survey a rude awakening for safety campaigners

17 June 2021

Road safety leaders have been left feeling restless, after 10% of motorists surveyed admitted they have fallen asleep while driving.

Motorists back call for tailgating fines

1 June 2021

Almost 90% of UK drivers support fines for tailgating on the motorway, according to a new poll.

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

27 August 2020

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

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Latest driving articles

Shock survey a rude awakening for safety campaigners

Motorists back call for tailgating fines

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

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

Top tips to cut your driving bills

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

Ten top tips for driving this winter

Police to crack down on uninsured drivers

Loophole over mobile phone use by drivers set to be closed

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

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

Drink-drive crashes up 3% in 12 months

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