Tag: vehicles
'I'm a driving instructor - how to master parallel parking in four simple steps'
For everyone who dreads parallel parking, this viral method might just be the confidence boost need to finally perfect what many believe is the trickiest manoeuvre of all
'I'm a motoring expert and you should avoid one thing when driving through floods'
A driving instructor shared the one thing you should never do when passing through deep water and flooding, as well as how to get through it safely to protect your car from damage
The world's least cool cars revealed - including Tesla, Kia and Subaru
Amazingly, one car company was voted as manufacturing the least cool cars in the world, while also featuring in the top five on the coolest vehicles list
UK drivers unable to spot key tyre safety labels, new study finds
A new study by eBay has revealed that nearly half of all UK motorists are unfamiliar with EU tyre labels, which have been ever-present on all new tyres since 2012
UK drivers told to put lemon peel on dashboard during autumn
Although these safety hacks might sound somewhat unusual to say the least, they are inexpensive and straightforward ways of ensuring your focus stays on the road
Parents issued urgent advice on safest place for children in the car
Children must normally use a child car seat until they are 12 years old or 135 centimetres tall. Children over 12 or more than 135cm tall must wear a seat belt
Parents warned about fines of up to £80 for common mistake at school gates
As parking rules around schools become more strictly imposed, parents on the school run are being cautioned against making this potentially costly miscalculation
Parking move that's against the Highway Code but people do it every day
Many drivers may not be aware that they are breaking the rules when they park their car in this common way - but it could end up landing them a significant fine
DVLA issues 'declare now' warning over medical condition that 1.5m Brits suffer from
It's a common condition that 1.5 million people in the UK suffer from, and anything that might affect their driving must be declared
Vauxhall drivers discover cars have strange hidden symbol inside
Vauxhall drivers are baffled after realising some of the car manufacturer's vehicles have a hidden logo somewhere inside.
Many Brits are only just realising what tiny 'off' button actually does in car
A TokToker has shared a video highlighting a useful feature found in most motors that drivers old and new should be aware of — not only does it provide peace of mind, it could save your life
Drivers could risk fines for 'parking outside their own homes' due to new rules
The Government is considering a nationwide ban on pavement parking - which would see drivers fined for leaving their cars outside their own homes
Drivers given £1k Highway Code warning as Brits told to keep one item
The warning has been issued as the weather changes across the UK, with autumn bringing longer nights and increased moisture in the air
Drivers say they 'won't follow new rules' as major car ban looms
The ban on new petrol and diesel cars is set to come into force in 2035, and there are concerns that drivers are not yet ready to make the switch to electric vehicles
New UK vehicle tax laws come into force for millions of Brits
The DVLA has introduced new vehicle tax laws earlier this year, and drivers need to be aware of the changes if they are buying a new car this September
