The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a review into “dangerously bright” headlights as part of its upcoming Road Safety Strategy, following widespread concern that modern LED and bi-xenon headlamp technologies are dazzling other drivers and increasing accident risk. According to the Future of Transport study, more than half of UK drivers have … [Read more...]
Timing is testing for learners
If you’re gearing up to pass your motoring test this winter - either to celebrate the achievement of getting behind the wheel or taste the freedom of riding your own motorcycle a motoring test expert advises on the best time of day to take your test to calm any anticipatory nerves. Speaking to motorcycle insurance company Lexham, Alan Stevens, former … [Read more...]
Beware damaging your car this winter, says idot
As the temperature drops and gritters return to the roads, millions of UK drivers could be unknowingly damaging their cars this winter. According to car cleaning experts at 1dot, a build-up of salt, grit, and moisture can corrode paintwork, metal, and alloys - leading to rust spots, dull paint, and expensive repairs before spring even arrives. Image … [Read more...]
Get the most out of your EV this winter
The first frost on the windscreen and the biting cold of a winter morning can bring a familiar sense of ‘range anxiety’ for many electric car owners. As temperatures drop, the efficiency of an EV’s battery can be significantly reduced by up to 30%, leaving drivers with less range than they are used to for their daily journeys. This is because the chemical … [Read more...]
Take care with flooding expected this week
With heavy rain expected to hit parts of Britain this week, there's some timely advice on driving on flooded roads. MoneySuperMarket spokesperson Sara Newell warns this could lead to major vehicle damage and expensive insurance claims as even a small amount of water getting into your engine can cause serious damage. “If your van is damaged by … [Read more...]
Driving in the dark raises fear – particularly among young
As the clocks go back Sunday morning, some 52 per cent of Brits are worried about being in a car accident while driving in the dark and younger drivers fear it most. The numbers increase for younger drivers, with 57 per cent of 18-34-year-olds wary of driving in the dark. In the UK, 43 per cent of fatal car accidents occur between 5pm and … [Read more...]
Tyre safety knowledge is seriously lacking
New collaborative research conducted by The AA and TyreSafe paints a concerning picture of tyre safety on UK roads, revealing a significant gap between drivers' perceived knowledge of tyre maintenance, legal requirements and penalties. The joint studies, surveying over 22,000 respondents in May and July, highlight widespread ignorance of severe fines and … [Read more...]
Time to reset you driving skill this month
To help road users drive confidently during dark conditions when the clocks go-back this month and prevent any potential problems such as headlight glare, dazzling, and low visibility, here are some tips from Dick Lovett dealership. 1.Clean your windows and mirrors—and switch your rear-view mirror into ‘night mode’ Even though this is still hugely … [Read more...]
Charger care is vital as winter approaches
As the first autumn leaves fall and temperatures drop, EV owners are being advised that keeping their vehicles charged isn’t just about their car - it’s also about their charger. UK breakdown service Start Rescue is recommending drivers take a few simple steps to ensure their home EV chargers stay safe, efficient and reliable during the colder … [Read more...]
Tyre safety crisis rolls across UK
The UK faces a tyre safety crisis, with two in five (40%) of vehicles on the road today running on tyres that are either outright illegal or dangerously close to the limit. That’s the stark warning from the National Tyre Distributors Association with its TyreCheck 2025 report – the largest study of its kind ever undertaken in the UK studying the tyres found … [Read more...]
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