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13th January 2020

First e-scooter rider convicted of drink-driving

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

Top tips for driving in windy weather

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

UK’s pothole ridden roads fuelling dangerous driving

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

Driving in winter: The complete guide

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

Awareness courses ‘most effective way to cut repeat speeding’

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

Supermarket fuel offers ‘discriminate’ against poorer motorists

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

Festive forecast: When to avoid driving home this Christmas

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

Designated driver wars

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

The perfect recipe for driving home for Christmas

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

Why a Christmas singalong could leave you with a £5,000 fine

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

Drink-driving related deaths highest since 2010

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

Christmas drink-driving is on the rise

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

Best bits of tech to make your driving safer

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

Distracted driving caused 3,000 crashes and 93 deaths last year

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

Mum hands the wheel to 6-year-old son while driving 80mph on motorway

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

Revealed: Britain’s best and worst drivers of 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

Weirdest driving laws from around the world

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

A third of motorists admit to using phone behind the wheel

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

What kind of driver are you?

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 […]
21st November 2019

Men four times more likely to commit driving offences

It’s an age-old debate. But now new figures provide evidence to suggest women are safer, and potentially better drivers than men. Last year, 539,000 drivers in […]