Behind the wheel with 1st CENTRAL
Sharing the latest news, views and top driving tips
30th July 2020
Could the age-long feud between drivers and cyclists finally be starting to calm? A new survey by Green Flag suggests we’re becoming more patient with those […]
28th July 2020
2020 is the year of the staycation and… soft rock, according to our Spotify playlists, at least. It appears Toto, Bon Jovi and the appropriately named […]
22nd July 2020
Ever been caught out by a road sign hidden in the bushes? According to a study by Caterer.com, 70% of Brits plan to holiday in the […]
20th July 2020
How safe do you feel on British roads? A recent report by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) shows the UK had the second fewest road […]
16th July 2020
Local councils across the UK now have powers to charge motorists up to £130 for parking in cycle lanes. The changes come as part of a […]
14th July 2020
Accidents happen. And when they do, we want to know that first response services can reach crash victims quickly and easily. Euro NCAP, together with […]
9th July 2020
Have you declared your medical condition? The DVLA is warning drivers they could be fined for failing to speak up about any of these health issues… […]
6th July 2020
Need to refuel? Now you can charge your electric vehicle while munching through your Big Mac at the same time… Fast food giant McDonald’s has announced […]
1st July 2020
After months of being locked inside, the country is finally reawakening and we can’t wait to take advantage of summer. Many Brits are planning to take […]
29th June 2020
Mandatory MOT testing will be reintroduced for drivers in England, Scotland and Wales from 1st August as lockdown measures ease. The Government granted a six-month extension […]
23rd June 2020
As the British summer continues to heat up, pet owners could be putting their dogs at serious risk if they’re left in the car while they […]
17th June 2020
Miffed to be missing out on the start of the football season? Now you can catch the big games on the big screen from the comfort […]
16th June 2020
Snivels and sneezes can be a real irritation behind the wheel. But hay fever sufferers are also being warned that taking medication could make their driving […]
12th June 2020
After lockdown, the country’s roads could look very different – but are you ready for the changes? Here are some of the ways driving could change […]
10th June 2020
With climate change in the news and commuters urged to travel on bicycles and scooters, the number of people using these vehicles is likely to increase. […]
8th June 2020
Like riding a bike, they say you never really forget how to drive. But almost a fifth of drivers admit they’ve struggled to get back into […]
4th June 2020
Did your driving lessons screech to a halt over lockdown? According to the latest announcement, learners could be back on the roads by July. Driving schools […]
2nd June 2020
Now that lockdown restrictions have eased and many of us will be using our cars more to go to work, travel for exercise or visit another […]
28th May 2020
Restrictions on travel during the Coronavirus pandemic have caused many drivers to abandon their daily commute, resulting in fewer trips to the pump to fill up. […]
26th May 2020
Be honest – do you ever use your hazard lights to thank other road users, or to help you park on busy roads? Take stock. These […]