Tag: motoring
Driving instructor shares five tips 'no one tells you' to help pass test
A driving instructor has shared key tips he believes are overlooked in the run-up to a test - and they can make all the difference between pass and fail.
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
'I've had an EV for one year and small feature still scares me - it's not range'
The Mirror's Discover editor Victoria Chessum highlights one less spoken about issue which still makes her curious about the future of EVs in Britain
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
Blue Badge windscreen mistake that could result in parking ticket
The Blue Badge scheme is aimed at helping those with disabilities or health conditions to park nearer to their destination
Car insurance may be invalidated if providers aren't informed of these changes.
Forgetting to tell your car insurance provider about certain changes could see your policy invalidated and leave you facing a fine and points on your licence
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 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.
Drivers could be hit with a £130 fine for parking mistake
Parking on the street can often be a bit of a nightmare, especially if you live in a busy urban area
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 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 only just learning what mystery buttons on car steering wheel actually do
Motorists have been left gobsmacked after finding out what some of the buttons on their steering wheels actually do - but others say it should be 'obvious'.