Category Archives: Driving
Police hires ‘Guardian Angel’ to stop speeding drivers
Police in Fribourg, Switzerland, have taken a novel approach to road safety, with its very own ‘guardian angel’ to encourage drivers to slow down on the town’s roads. The actor – who is dressed all in white with a rather … Continue reading
Filed under Driving, Driving tips, Safety and security, TV adverts, Uncategorized
Turkish popstar breaks blind land speed record
Turkish singer Mertin Senturk has become the world’s fastest unaccompanied blind driver after averaging 182mph in a Ferrari F430. Senturk broke the record last week on an airport runway in eastern Turkey. His average speed of 292.89km/h broke the previous … Continue reading
Buy a new car for 99p
Want a new car without the price tag? Halfords is selling a ‘New Car Air Freshener,’ designed to make a car smell like it’s brand new. Does it work? We put it to the test.
Send us your pothole pictures
After a cold snap, roads can be left full of potholes, which can damage your car. We want to see just how bad these can be – so send in your pictures of potholes great and small.
Have you been affected by the snow?
Heavy snow fall and ice formation across much of Britain has made driving conditions treacherous in some areas and impossible in others. And with more snow and sleet hitting the south of the country this evening it’s only going to … Continue reading
What car gifts do you want this year?
Christmas is just over a week away and there’s lots of other festive celebrations going on. So what are the must-have gifts for drivers in 2009?
Have you been affected by the Cumbria floods?
Towns in Cumbria have been hit by severe flooding which have left hundreds stranded. Drivers have been told not to take to the roads unless it is absolutely essential. See the Auto Trader website for advice on what to do … Continue reading
Have you been in a “crash for cash” accident?
Drivers are being warned about a rise in ‘crash for cash’ accidents. Criminals are believed to make £350 million per year from the scams by tricking drivers into crashing into them, then making an insurance claim. Have you been a … Continue reading
Filed under Driving, Driving tips, Law, Topics
Cars that drive themselves to go on test in 2011
The first real-world test of cars that drive themselves will take place in 2011. Volvo and half-a-dozen other companies are behind the trial. They hope ‘road trains’ will mean fewer accidents, lower emissions and shorter journey times. But will drivers … Continue reading
Tories to axe speed cameras
The Conservative Party has promised to cut spending on speed cameras, if they win the next general election. Do you think this is a good idea? Will it encourage speeding?
Filed under car, Car crime, Cars, Driving, News, Random stuff, Safety and security, Speed Cameras, Topics
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