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admin — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:56:53 +0000

Drive your Car on a UK Circuit

There are many drivers out there who are unaware that they need not be held back by the ever-growing number of driving rules and regulations that we all begrudgingly abide by on a daily basis (well, perhaps not all of us). It’s seems madness that people are spending thousands on [...]

Labour must do its fuel duty

admin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:55:59 +0000

Ordinary motorists are being legally mugged by the price of petrol. It’s time to put the brakes on fat-cat fuel barons

It is with dismay that I note the current prices displayed at petrol stations up and down the country. What is particularly hard to digest is the total lack of justification for today’s prices. The average [...]

Hospital parking costs add to stress of using NHS

admin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:53:48 +0000

High charges, overcrowding and pre-payment all blamed by public in Which? survey

Overcrowded and expensive car parks add to the stress of visits to NHS hospitals for half of those using them, according to a report published today.

Problems finding a space, the cost of parking and a host of confusing payment systems are among the difficulties facing [...]

Belt up in the back – all three of you

admin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:51:59 +0000

When her husband bought a new car that was perfect for a family of four, Mishal Husain found to her horror that it wouldn’t take three child seats in the back. Luckily she’s discovered a gadget that’s solved the problem

A s far as cars are concerned, our household lives up to the starkest ¬gender stereo¬types: while [...]

Website glitch drives up parking penalty

admin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:50:12 +0000

Southwark council was unaware its parking fine collection page was case sensitive – nearly costing one reader dearly

Lisa Geary’s night at the cinema proved a little more indulgent than planned when she was fined £40 for lingering too long in a London car park. She appealed, lost and resigned herself to the outlay.

A few weeks later [...]

Seat belts advert shows deadly consequences of not belting up

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:16:11 +0000

A hard-hitting THINK! campaign reminding drivers of the potentially fatal consequences of not wearing a seat belt was launched today by Road Safety Minister Paul Clark.

The £1.3 million campaign shows that if you have a crash without wearing a seat belt you actually experience three crashes, even at everyday speeds like 30mph. First, your car crashes [...]

Drivers urged to check effects of medicines

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:57:50 +0000

Drivers will be warned about the potential effects of medicines in a new THINK! campaign launched by Road Safety Minister Paul Clark today.

One million leaflets will be distributed through 2,600 Boots stores while medicine bags will be labelled with stickers prompting drivers to check with their doctor or pharmacist that they are safe to drive while [...]

The Highway Code: General rules (159-161)

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:06:20 +0000

The Highway Code

General rules (159-161) 159

Before moving off you should

use all mirrors to check the road is clear look round to check the blind spots (the areas you are unable to see in the mirrors) signal if necessary before moving out look round for a final check

Move off only when it is safe to do so.

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Once moving you should

keep to the [...]

The Highway Code: Control of the vehicle (117-126)

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:02:53 +0000

Control of the vehicle (117-126) Braking 117

In normal circumstances. The safest way to brake is to do so early and lightly. Brake more firmly as you begin to stop. Ease the pressure off just before the vehicle comes to rest to avoid a jerky stop.

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In an emergency. Brake immediately. Try to avoid braking so harshly that you lock [...]

Greener travel: a quick guide

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:19:31 +0000

Personal travel accounts for up to a quarter of all the damage individuals do to the environment across Europe, including climate change effects. You can reduce the climate change impact of your travel in a number of ways.

1. Consider travelling less

Can you get what you want nearer to home, or without travelling at all? For example [...]