Behind the wheel with 1st CENTRAL
Sharing the latest news, views and top driving tips
27th February 2020
While the wintry weather makes everywhere look like a Christmas card (at least until it turns to slush), the treacherous conditions make it difficult to drive […]
22nd February 2020
Would an unsavoury number plate stop you buying a car? This suggestive plate series is causing thousands of potential buyers to keep their wallets closed. According […]
20th February 2020
Motoring experts have warned that fuel pumps could pose a high risk for harvesting coronavirus. According to studies, coronavirus can survive on surfaces for between four […]
17th February 2020
Would you risk driving through flood water to avoid re-routing? Nearly three quarters (74%) of UK motorists say they would. However, experts warn that just one […]
14th February 2020
Driving through deep water isn’t always avoidable, but soaking passing pedestrians could cost motorists more than just an angry look. In the wake of this week’s […]
12th February 2020
Are you having a love affair with your motor? It’s more common than you’d think. A recent survey has shockingly revealed that one in 20 drivers […]
10th February 2020
You’re having a fit of the sneezes behind the wheel, so you pull over. Sounds sensible, right? Well, this driver got fined for doing just that… […]
7th February 2020
You’ve chosen your colour and your add-ons. But what about the gearbox? Choosing between a manual and an automatic car is a very personal decision. Which […]
6th February 2020
Drivers will have to come up with something a little more compelling than losing their livelihood if they hope to escape future driving bans… Motorists who […]
6th February 2020
So, Brexit’s done (for now) and we’re finally getting a clearer picture of the how the change will impact upon motoring laws and our ability to […]
5th February 2020
We all know not to speed, to always wear our seat belts and never use our mobiles. But there are some lesser-known driving laws that you […]
3rd February 2020
Do you wave to the Royals when driving past Buckingham Palace? Or pause to wonder at Stonehenge when passing through Wiltshire? Accident data has revealed the […]
31st January 2020
Horrifying X-ray images released on Twitter show the dangers of allowing passengers to drive with their feet up on the dashboard. Police shared images of a […]
28th January 2020
With several new motoring laws set to be introduced during 2020, it might be easy to fall into traps without realising. Here’s our quick guide to […]
27th January 2020
Are you unintentionally putting your small child at risk? Alarmingly, one in four parents could be both breaking the law and endangering their little one by […]
25th January 2020
Thought most drivers took care behind the wheel? Think again. A stretch in Dorset has revealed the shocking ways drivers risk lives on the road… A […]
23rd January 2020
UK roads are looking gloomier than ever, with one in five motorists making grey their car colour of choice. A survey conducted by the Society of […]
21st January 2020
Do motorway gantry lights blur into one? Does that sign say 30 or 50? It might time to put on your specs… A “concerning” new survey […]
20th January 2020
What’s the most stressful part of your morning? Is it getting out of bed? Getting showered and dressed? Or is it getting your little ones strapped […]
17th January 2020
Did you know, your postcode could determine how likely you are to get caught breaking the speed limit? RAC Foundation figures have revealed the numbers of […]