Behind the wheel with 1st CENTRAL
Sharing the latest news, views and top driving tips
16th January 2020
With the details on the UK leaving the EU still being finalised, us Brits are in limbo. We wanted to let you know that we’ve got […]
13th January 2020
E-scooters are currently illegal on UK roads and pavements, but that didn’t stop this rider going for a drunken ride… Dmitry Gromov, 28, now has the […]
13th January 2020
Driving in windy weather can be extremely dangerous if you’re not prepared. It’s important you take note of expert driving advice, that’s why we’ve pulled together […]
6th January 2020
How do you react if you come across a pothole? Do you hit the brakes and try to limit the damage to your car? Or simply […]
3rd January 2020
Yes, it’s that time of year again — winter is here. And while you’ll be wanting nothing more than to snuggle up on the sofa with […]
30th December 2019
Forget fines and verbal warnings, it seems education is key when tackling racers on the road. Speed awareness courses are the most effective method of deterring […]
24th December 2019
Love finding a good offer on your fuel? You’d better get your wallet ready first… Some supermarkets have been accused of ‘discriminating’ against poorer motorists in […]
19th December 2019
Driving home for Christmas? With an estimated 143 million car journeys being made over the festive period, it pays to plan your travel in advance to […]
18th December 2019
Does the phrase ‘designated driver’ usually leave a sour taste over your festive period? Three-quarters of UK motorists expect to be named designated driver at some […]
16th December 2019
It’s the most magical time of the year, but driving home for Christmas can often be one of the most stressful experiences on the road. Your […]
12th December 2019
The Christmas countdown has begun; Michael Bublé is out of his cave and the radio’s playing all your favourite festive hits. But motorists are being warned […]
9th December 2019
Have plummeting police numbers played a part in a surge in drink-drive deaths? Department for Transport data shows that serious incidents and road fatalities related to […]
6th December 2019
Everyone likes a Christmas tipple, but drivers are being reminded ahead of party season, that festivities are no excuse to have one too many… The number […]
4th December 2019
Stuck for finding the perfect present for Christmas? Give the gift of safety this year with some of our favourite in-car gadgets. Top gift ideas to […]
2nd December 2019
When it comes to distracted driving habits, it seems there’s still plenty that needs to change here in the UK. Analysis of Department for Transport (DfT) […]
28th November 2019
Some people believe the legal driving age should be lowered… but surely this isn’t quite what they had in mind. A mum in Russia is under […]
26th November 2019
Are you one of the best drivers in Britain? We recently completed a study of 2.4 million motorists to identify Britain’s best and worst drivers according to […]
25th November 2019
Ever wanted to travel with a gorilla in Massachusetts, or drive shirtless in Thailand? Well, you’d better read up on your driving laws first. It always […]
22nd November 2019
Are you guilty of using your mobile phone while driving? According to new research by Direct Line, almost a third (29%) of British motorists admit to […]
21st November 2019
If you’re like most of us, you spend a decent part of each day sitting behind the wheel of a car. And over time, your driving has developed a unique personality […]