Tag: vehicles
'I'm a car seat expert and this is really when your child should move to forward-facing'
The law for when kids should move to forward-facing car seats is very clear, but recommendations for the best safety practices extend well beyond minimum legal requirements
'I'm a driving instructor and this is the fastest I ever taught a learner to pass'
This expert believes computer games including classics like Grand Theft Auto and Gran Turismo make boys better drivers, meaning they're the fastest to pass their driving tests
Little-used button on car dashboard can save hundreds of pounds every year
Road users in Great Britain have been advised to check their vehicles for a little-known feature that not only saves on fuel consumption, but helps with asthma and hay fever too
Drivers using sat nav risk £1,000 fine for making 1 big mistake
Millions of drivers use sat nav tools every day to help them get around, but if you make one mistake with the navigation systems, you could be looking at a fine of up to £1,000
Drivers who 'honk the horn' could face £1,000 fine, expert warns
This little-known rule around horn-honking could see drivers facing a huge fine as they risk putting themselves and other road users in danger. Luckily, an expert has shared tips on how to avoid it
'I'm a car expert and this is exactly how long you can leave a car without driving it'
A vehicle can remain safely stationary for a particular period of time without incurring issues, but beyond that experts warn of faults with batteries, tyres, fuel and internal components
Electric car battery 'nearly halves when driving during heatwaves' new study finds
According to WhatCar?, while the UK doesn’t typically see such levels of excessive heat, the recent rise in heatwaves is already posing a considerable challenge for EV owners across the nation
Swerve £2,500 fine and 9 points on your license with clever 30p hack
There are so many spiders around in September and October because it's the peak of their mating season, during which time they come out of hiding to search for mates
Drivers urged to check plates as little-known rules could fail MOT during 'busiest month'
Many drivers will fail their MOT test this year and cause them to pay hefty amounts for these issues, but here's how to avoid these mistakes and save you from those big bills
'I'm an EV expert and you should never make these common mistakes'
As electric cars continue to multiply on Britain's roads, steering clear of these pitfalls could be the difference between stress-free motoring and a high-voltage headache
Rare but simple road sign is confusing motorists and causing fines
Drivers may be caught out by this particular and seemingly simple sign and leading Brits to be getting unexpected fines, experts say, but here's how to not be caught out and make sure you stay aware
Simple 50p trick every driver should do before getting in car as September arrives
September's forecasted wetter weather makes this quick and easy coin trick especially urgent, offering an easy way to stay safe, legal and avoid unnecessary expenses
Millions of Brits are breaking the law with illegal test drives — many don't even know it
New research has revealed that one key of the reasons behind millions of motorists taking such massive risks when test driving used cars is a basic misunderstanding of the law
Common supermarket parking blunder could see drivers hit with huge £1,000 fine
Experts have warned the assumption that the Highway Code does not apply in supermarket car parks could prove costly, as the same laws and regulations on public roads are in place
Playing popular car game could see UK drivers hit with huge fine and nine points
Many motorists see car games as harmless fun on long journeys, but experts have warned that they carry hidden dangers — especially if they lead to drivers failing to fully concentrate on the road