Insurance Features

Dangers of beer goggles and road rage

5 May 2023

Good weather, the Coronation, and a rise in staycations are all likely to increase the practice opportunities – and challenges – for learner drivers this May, with many introduced to ‘holiday traffic for the first time this weekend. There are expected to be jams on the M4 at Newport, Port Talbot and the end of the motorway at Pont Abraham with busy traffic … [Read more...]

Secure your van and livelihood

3 May 2023

Builders, roofers, landscapers and the like will be ferrying specialist equipment in their vans to sites across the UK as spring arrives and work comes in. It’s kit that’s essential to someone’s livelihood. And that’s why it’s so important for tradesmen to ensure they’re protected from theft. With that in mind, Select Car Leasing ha provided tips on how to … [Read more...]

Compact fire fighting to extinguish ev blazes

3 May 2023

The booming number of electric vehicles on the roads may be considered good for the environment, but it is causing concern among fire fighters. Although electric vehicles are statistically less likely to catch fire than an internal combustion engine car, incidents involving a lithium-ion battery can be far more serious and difficult to extinguish – … [Read more...]

Think & save on car insurance

2 May 2023

The cost of car insurance went up by 19% from 2022 to 2023. As a consequence, many Brits are likely to be concerned about the cost of renewing their car insurance this year. To help navigate car insurance renewals, Confused.com car insurance experts have provided their top tips on renewing your car insurance: Set yourself a reminder - Unless … [Read more...]

Driving dangers with prescription drugs

2 May 2023

A hidden epidemic of drug-driving is at large in Britain, with almost 1-in-3 motorists unwittingly driving with dangerous amounts of drugs in their system, according to the UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart. But the drugs in question are not illicit substances, such as cannabis or cocaine, but in fact everyday prescriptions, and … [Read more...]

Ford BlueCruise tech warning from FleetCheck

26 April 2023

The arrival of Ford’s new BlueCruise – the first legal hands-free driving product available on UK roads – raises a whole series of questions that fleets need to answer, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, said, “The fleet industry has been discussing the theoretical implications of hands-free driving for some … [Read more...]

Inheriting bad driving habits

25 April 2023

A new study has revealed that bad driving is hereditary, finding that you're more likely to commit a driving offence, if your parents have done too. Scrap Car Comparison who conducted the study, analysed the driving records of both 'bad' drivers and those with a clean motoring history, and compared them with the records of their parents. From this, they … [Read more...]

At-work drivers slammed for drink and drug use

24 April 2023

The UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has expressed concerns around the percentage of at-work drivers who believe it’s acceptable to drive under the influence of drink and drugs. Research carried out by IAM RoadSmart, which surveyed the safety attitudes and behaviours of 2,010 UK motorists, found 31 per cent of those driving for work believe … [Read more...]

Crossing dangers not appreciated

21 April 2023

Using a hidden camera in Cardiff, Admiral Car Insurance has revealed the dangers facing pedestrians after the latest provisional Government figures show more than 16 people are killed or seriously injured on UK Roads every day. Research from Admiral reveals that 68% of Welsh people (two thirds of Brits) admitted never hearing of the new Hierarchy of Road … [Read more...]

Veygo finds learners slow to drive