Tag: driving
Dodgy MOT practice that could put you at serious risk
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has been cracking down on dodgy MOT practices in recent years.
New EU rule forcing drivers to use speed limiters in place in UK
A new EU rule is forcing UK drivers to install speed limiters in cars.
Drivers only just realising button on dashboard cools car ‘better than aircon’
You don't need to rely on A/C any more if you use this little known dashboard button instead.
The 'queue jumping' driving technique reduces jams and is endorsed by Highway Code
Zip merging is a driving technique that is often seen as 'pushing in', but is actually permitted by the Highway Code
Drivers hit with costly petrol mistake during heatwaves
Drivers are being warned about a mistake during heatwaves which could prove very costly
Drivers could face £130 fine for stopping at road marking
The Highway Code includes numerous rules and regulations that drivers need to follow to ensure they are not breaking the law
Drivers risk fine if they break little-known animal Highway Code rule
Motorists are being warned of penalties this summer if they break a little-known animal Highway Code rule.
Motoring fine of £5k for incorrect use of indicators
Using indicators is a fundamental part of driving which can help to inform other road users and pedestrians of your intentions before you make a manoeuvre
Drivers warned common 'friendly gesture' could lead to £1k fine
New research has revealed the most common driving myths, with almost three in five (58%) drivers breaking the highway code due to these beliefs.
Drivers are 'using air conditioning wrong' – and it's costing you more in fuel
Drivers have been warning by motoring experts that they're 'using their air conditioning' wrong in their car - and it could be adding to your fuel bill.
Full risks drivers face for ignoring traffic signs - including total driving ban
Failing to comply with traffic signs and road markings can mean drivers face serious consequences
Drivers losing thousands to ‘ghost broker' schemes - red flags to watch out for
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has warned that fake car insurance policies are being offered by 'ghost brokers' who leave victims out of pocket.
Drivers risking £1,000 fine by doing this during 26C 'mini-heatwave' this week
Hot weather is in store in parts of the UK, and drivers are more likely to be subject to a fine if they do this.
Drivers are just realising what dots on inside of car windows mean
It seems many drivers are only just learning the purpose of the black dots found around the edges of car windscreens after one person sought advice online.
Drivers could be fined £5,000 for letting their dog hang its head out the window
Drivers face a fine of up to £5,000 if they do not control their dogs in the car