UK Driving

15th May 2020

1 in 6 drivers have hung up their car keys since lockdown

Have your car keys been gathering dust during lockdown? New research reveals how the Coronavirus has changed our approach to travel. A study of more than […]
13th May 2020

Cost of refuelling reaches record low

Looking to refuel your car for less? Now’s your chance… The cost of filling up has dropped drastically for UK motorists, as oil prices continue to […]
8th May 2020

Pet passengers make driving less stressful

Like to take your canine pal along for the drive? According to new research, travelling with pets could have more benefits than just good company. In […]
2nd April 2020

Extra lanes opened on M62 to help key workers

Highways England has responded to the COVID-19 crisis by opening new lanes on the busy M62 motorway. A fourth lane is now open in both directions […]
31st March 2020

How people are thanking NHS workers on the roads

Over the last week, NHS and key worker staff have been overwhelmed by public gratitude for all their hard work. On 26th March, millions of people […]
27th March 2020

Six-month MOT exemption granted in response to the Coronavirus

Owners of cars, motorcycles and vans will be granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing in response to the Coronavirus crisis. The Department for Transport (DfT) […]
5th March 2020

Thousands of new drivers have never driven at night

Does driving in the dark still fill you with dread? For thousands of new drivers, the prospect could lead to more than just nightmares… Inexperienced drivers […]
28th February 2020

Your 2020 guide to car number plates

It’s that time of the year again! New number plates were launched in the UK on 1st March, meaning some of you will soon be driving […]
22nd February 2020

Car buyers shy away from rude ‘69’ number plates

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

Fuel pumps are a hotbed for diseases

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

Three out of four motorists risk lives driving through floods

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 […]
12th February 2020

Wheel you be my Valentine? One in twenty drivers would choose their car over their partner

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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
15th November 2019

Are these driving distractions putting you at risk?

Are you ever guilty of eating your Maccy D’s behind the wheel, or turning up the radio to full blast? If constant distractions are stealing your […]