Advice and Tips
Motorists on a charge as nights draw in
Motorists are being urged to take advantage of a free battery check at their local ATS Euromaster centre, in readiness for the onset of late autumn and winter.
RoSPA’s summer time campaign continues as clocks goes back
The heightened danger faced by pedestrians when the clocks go back must be taken more seriously, says the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
Motorists put safety at risk as clocks go back
As the clocks go back this Sunday, new research from specialist insurer RIAS has revealed that nearly 8 million UK motorists are putting their safety at risk by not taking vehicle safety precautions during the darker winter months.
October Half Term holiday congestion warnings
As the autumn half term break approaches, Trafficmaster predicts that Friday 23rd October 2009 – the traditional “Black Friday” seen at the start of the autumn half term break in England and Wales - is expected to be one of the worst days on the roads for congestion this year.
Would you pass your driving test again?
With the UK driving test in the process of being overhauled and improved, Which? Car asked five drivers to re-sit the test. Three of them failed.
Drivers dicing with danger due to everyday stress
Many of Britain's drivers are compromising their safety and that of other road users by taking a drive to clear their heads from stressful situations, according to new research.
Jump in October crashes as motorists forget basics in the wet
Motorists’ failure to adjust from ‘summer driving mode’ remains a key factor in the expected 15 percent leap in road accidents during October.
Quentin Willson helps to cut road deaths and accidents
Motoring journalist and television presenter Quentin Willson is helping to cut the number of deaths and accidents on the UK’s roads caused by driving on tyres with illegal tread depth.
How car owners can win the clone war
Motorists are finding themselves in the midst of car wars on the streets of Britain. On one side, criminals are stealing the identity of legitimately owned cars to mask stolen vehicles. On the other, owners are being urged to be vigilant or risk becoming the victim of car cloning.
Women's make-up driving distraction
Almost one fifth of women admit they have put on make up whilst driving, putting themselves and other road users at risk, a new poll has revealed.
Don’t take an early mud bath this autumn
Harvest time is upon us and local drivers, as well as out-of-towners, will be confronted by slippery mud patches on the roads, usually with nothing more than the charmingly rustic home-made sign as a warning.
The language of the car showroom
What used car salesmen say and what they mean can be two different things, so Autoquake.com has produced this quick guide to sales-speak. With car sales hitting their annual peak this month, it’s essential reading for any buyer before setting foot in a showroom.
DSA launches online video channel
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has announced the launch of its own video sharing channel on YouTube.