Tag Archives: driving
Are 23-year-olds the most dangerous drivers?
Forget what you may have been told – the most dangerous drivers on UK roads aren’t supercar owners, foreign lorry drivers or the elderly – no, they’re 23-year-olds. A car insurer has found that five per cent of all its … Continue reading
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Will automatic braking make drivers lazy?
Volvo is introducing a new safety system which automatically brakes when a pedestrian walks out in front of the car. Known as ‘Pedestrian Protection’, the new technology will feature in the Volvo S60 when it goes on sale next year.
Filed under Driving, Driving tips, Learning to drive, News, S60, Safety and security, Topics, Volvo
Essential sweets and games for long journeys
The August bank holiday weekend is expected to see the most amount of traffic on UK roads. Thousands of drivers are heading to music festivals and going on holiday – but what do you do to keep the passengers entertained?
Filed under Advice, car, Cars, Driving tips, Video games
Car jargon busted
We’ve just produced the Auto Trader A-Z of motoring: a list of car terms, common phrases and motoring acronyms. Is there any confusing car jargon we’ve missed? Let us know what we should add to our dictionary of car terms.
Filed under Advice, Auto Trader, car, Cars, Driving, Driving tips, Random stuff, Topics
Do you have a hands-free kit in your car?
Shocking statistics reveal that more than a million accidents have been caused by motorists who’ve used a mobile phone while driving. It’s illegal to use a mobile phone while driving and if caught you could face a £60 fine with … Continue reading
Filed under Advice, car, Cars, Celebrities, Driving, Hands-free kit, Law, Topics
Is your driving licence out of date?
Many drivers don’t know their driving licence has to be renewed every ten years. Thousands of unaware motorists could face £1,000 fines if they fail to renew their photocard licenses when they expire. Have you renewed your licence?
Filed under Advice, Driving licence, DVLA
The government’s hard shoulder plan deserves the cold shoulder
The Transport Secretary, Geoff Hoon is gearing up to expand the use of the hard shoulder for traffic as part of a £6million plan. Another 520 miles of motorway will have its capacity increased, including the M1, M3, M4, M6, … Continue reading
Cyclists to ride wrong way down one-way streets
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea is to let cyclists ride in the opposite direction to cars down one-way streets. The borough is allowing cyclists to ride the wrong way through six one-way streets to see if their journey times can … Continue reading
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