Warmer weather encourages getaways but you need to check if your car is in a good place too, say Holts. Here are some tips on what to check. 1. Tyres Tyres are often considered the most important safety aspect to check because they are the thing that connects your car to the road. Check for proper tread depth, cuts or bulges, and ensure that the tyres are inflated properly. 2. … [Read more...]
Winter warning, even before you set off
Motorists are being urged to take note of five key winter driving rules - or they face hefty fines before they’ve even set off. Parts of Britain is braced for wintry showers this week as the cold weather spell continues and intensifies for some with snow warnings for higher ground in Wales. Icy mornings and treacherous dark nights pose a major threat to UK motorists, and the Highway Code has a … [Read more...]
Theory test questions fail experienced drivers
Less than 1% of UK drivers correctly answered a sample of current driving theory test questions posed to them. The research from ATS Euromaster of the 1,010 drivers tested, found shockingly only eight got all the answers correct. Some 45 to 54-year-olds, with up to 30 years of driving experience, were revealed to be the least knowledgeable drivers in the UK, averaging just 1 in 3 correct … [Read more...]
Rain & floods demand driving rethink
Milder temperatures and heavy rainfall, flood warnings across the UK make driving significantly more difficult and, in some instances, hazardous. With the safety of yourself and your family in mind, the automotive experts at Claims.co.uk have provided their top tips on journeying during heavy rain and what to do if you get involved in an accident. Top 5 tips to prep your car for driving in wet … [Read more...]
Winter challenges before you drive
The late Autumn and Winter months bring with them a whole host of challenges for drivers. There’s long, dark nights to contend with, alongside wet, windy and potentially icy conditions that make concentration behind the wheel even more important. But there’s another factor too: how dirty your car can get from the dirt kicked up by the road and other cars. Not only can this dirt damage … [Read more...]
Winter worries for motorists even before they drive
Winter is setting in with darker mornings and evenings, colder temperatures and the jolly festive period right around the corner. As exciting as the festive period is, wintery temperatures make driving conditions more dangerous and can lead to unsafe vehicles and habits which could result in punishment. To avoid any nasty fines, points on your licence or losing it altogether, the experts at … [Read more...]
Majority of drivers waste tech and money on their cars
Researchers from webuyanycar found that 53 percent of motorists are clueless when it comes to the tech and functionality of their cars, with 12 percent confessing they’re confused by almost all of them. Some 45 percent have accidentally pushed the wrong button while driving, ending up unwillingly doing things like putting their full beam headlights on in broad daylight and a quarter have … [Read more...]
MoT test stresses drivers
Most drivers (58%) get stressed out about putting their car through its MOT, according to research. The cost of potential repairs needed to pass the test cause the most sleepless nights – 22%, while a fifth were concerned about being ripped-off over repairs. The research, commissioned by Gocompare Car Insurance, also revealed 13% of drivers can’t remember when their car is due for its … [Read more...]
Lockdown checklist for motorists
With the Christmas break looming as well as more irregular and varying lockdowns being imposed, it's important motorists keep their cars in working order, get them MoT tested if appropriate and fit to hit the road when the restrictions end. Helpfully, here are Green Flag's top tips for keeping a car healthy through winter and lockdowns: Look after your battery– start your vehicle once a … [Read more...]
Darker nights mean greater dangers
Now that summer is well and truly over and the clocks have reverted to GMT, the nights will be drawing in. Statistically we see more incidents involving pedestrians and vulnerable road users from October to March than we do throughout the rest of the year. Most incidents happen between 3pm and 7pm and we need to take special care to look out for pedestrians when it’s dark. IAM RoadSmart’s head … [Read more...]