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Posts Categorized: Safer Driving
‘Driving selfies’ as dangerous as drink-driving
In a new survey by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), nearly one in 10 admitted…
Do I really need breakdown cover?
If your car breaks down or doesn’t start it’s a right hassle. You could be late…
Cyclists: stay safe around HGVs (guest post)
At present, HGVs are involved in a disproportionate number of fatal collisions. In 2013 alone, HGVs…
British government invests £20m to test driverless cars
The Government claims that the UK will now take the lead in the testing of driverless…
New anti drink driving campaign launched at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix
Johnnie Walker and McLaren Honda joined the Department for Transport’s ‘THINK!’ to launch a new anti…
Warning for Vauxhall owners in and around Bedfordshire
The BBC has published a bizarre but worrying story about a new car theft trend that…
Drivers not paying attention to warnings of level crossing danger
We all lead busy lives and waiting at a level crossing for a train to pass…
Potential issues hiring a car after paper counterparts scrapped
This June the DVLA scrapped the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence in a bid…
How to park safely and successfully
You’re meeting your friends in the city centre. You have tickets to a concert at a…