Tag: Dangerous driving
What to do when being tailgated - driving instructor shares how to prevent smash
Tailgating is not only annoying, it is also a safety hazard playing a part in one in eight accidents on major roads
Driving expert's clever trick to stop tailgaters without having to brake
Being tailgated is a regular occurrence and a dangerous one, but there is a simple solution to deal with it without causing a potentially fatal collision, according to a driving expert
Brits warned of £5,000 fine for making footwear mistake while driving
The RAC has warned that footwear can be a driving hazard over summer. The penalties can be as costly as they are severe so UK motorists must take care on the warning
Older drivers face £2,500 fine for breaking rules amid new crackdown on 'errors'
Elderly drivers may be impacted by a new campaign against driving errors, which focuses on encouraging drivers to declare illnesses or eyesight problems that can affect their driving
Common British driving habit could cost you £200
You've probably made this mistake a dozen times without ever realising it's illegal
Police go 'snooping' undercover to catch drivers in major crackdown
A seaside town in the south of England is at the centre of the crackdown from police, who are going undercover with motorists struggling to spot the disguised officers
Drivers can use 'zero fuel' with this little-known trick, claims expert
Fuel expert Gordon Wallis breaks down YouTuber 'MichDrivesCars' money-saving 'zero fuel' hack that saves your fuel and your pocket. The science comes down to a system found in most cars
Brits issued warning on pressing common button in their car as it can 'slow your brain down'
A doctor has urged caution when it comes to using a function inside your car that you probably don’t realise has the bizarre ability to impair your cognitive powers and can therefore poses a safety risk when driving
Speed you can drive before cameras catch you - but there's 'best advice'
The idea that you can safely exceed the speed limit by a certain amount is one of the most common myths in motoring
Drivers issued pedestrian warning as little-known rule risks £100 fines
UK motorists have been warned over a strict three-year-old Highway rule that still seems to be catching out swathes of unaware Brits, and could result in a hefty penalty
Drivers face major £5,000 fine for breaking often-ignored rule
Drivers may be caught out with hefty fines and penalty points on their driving licence due to a simple rule this summer.
Drivers told to 'carefully consider' one decision this weekend or face £5k fines
Drivers could be affected by the hot weather this weekend with experts urged to "consider" one major thing before setting off.
Twix TV advert banned after complaints it encouraged dangerous driving
Five complaints were made to the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) alleging that the ad was irresponsible and encouraged dangerous driving.
Local councils and police can fine you £70 for parking on these road markings
There are a number of road markings that drivers need to be aware of as they indicate strict rules for that portion of the road
UK drivers risk £1,000 fine for not reporting two details to DVLA
You could also face prosecution if you do not tell the DVLA about these issues and have an accident.