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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...
New super ASSET speed cameras
This is the chilling new super speed camera heading for Britain's roads - which can catch motorists committing five different offences at the same...
Study Suggests Total Ban on Mobile Phones While Driving
This could be a pivotal day in the battle to curb the growing dangers of cell phone use and texting while behind the wheel.
Armed...
Labour must do its fuel duty
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...
Hospital parking costs add to stress of using NHS
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...
Belt up in the back – all three of you
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...
Website glitch drives up parking penalty
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...
Seat belts advert shows deadly consequences of not belting up
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...
New law to keep banned drivers off UK and Irish roads
As a result of a groundbreaking agreement between the British, Irish and Northern Ireland Ministers, UK drivers disqualified for serious motoring offences in Ireland...
Beware claims management companies promising cash
Many victims of workplace accidents and 'no-fault' motoring crashes are auctioned off to the highest bidding solicitors. Tony Levene reports
Where there's a smash, there's...
Drivers urged to check effects of medicines
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...
Campaign warns drivers of the consequences of speeding
A £1.4m THINK! campaign to highlight the devastating consequences of speeding for drivers as well as victims starts today.
The campaign’s message is that if...
Plans to increase penalties for disruptive road works
Utility companies who do not finish their road works on time will face increased charges under new plans announced today by Transport Minister Sadiq...
Councils to put in place 20 mph schemes
New proposals to allow councils to put in place 20 mph schemes over groups of streets without the need for traffic calming measures such...
Maintaining your vehicle
Maintaining your vehicle
Maintaining your vehicle is essential to help ensure that it is roadworthy, safe to drive or ride, fuel efficient, less polluting and...
The Highway Code: General rules (159-161)
The Highway Code
General rules (159-161)
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Before moving off you should
use all mirrors to check the road is clear
look round to check the blind spots (the...
The Highway Code: Control of the vehicle (117-126)
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...
Greener travel: a quick guide
Personal travel accounts for up to a quarter of all the damage individuals do to the environment across Europe, including climate change effects. You...
Jack of all trades
Hannah Pool has barely learned to drive a car, let alone carry out repairs. So how would she cope with a tutorial in basic...
Checklist: prepare your car for its MOT
Around a third of cars fail their MOT in Britain each year, follow this checklist and you may avoid some of the simple fails
Around...