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Safety Half of drivers say roads in north-west and east of England are

Half of drivers say roads in north-west and east of England are "terrible"

A study from the AA finds drivers are critical of residential roads in most regions.
By James Fossdyke 20 January 2023
Safety Drivers become less tolerant in January due to post-Christmas blues

Drivers become less tolerant in January due to post-Christmas blues

Research commissioned by Citroen finds mood affects drivers' attitudes on the road.
By James Fossdyke 20 January 2023
Lifestyle UK drivers to embark on 20m getaway trips before Christmas

UK drivers to embark on 20m getaway trips before Christmas

Roughly 40 percent of those journeys will be crammed into two days: December 23 and Christmas Eve.
By Hyundai 21 December 2022
Lifestyle Eight in 10 Brits will be reliant on their car this Christmas

Eight in 10 Brits will be reliant on their car this Christmas

New Honda research shows how much we use our cars over Christmas.
By James Fossdyke 19 December 2022
Safety Half of all UK drivers avoid inside lane on all-lane running motorways

Half of all UK drivers avoid inside lane on all-lane running motorways

Drivers are avoiding the inside lane amid fears over road safety.
By James Fossdyke 02 December 2022
Safety 82 percent of European drivers don't keep eyes on road, says survey

82 percent of European drivers don't keep eyes on road, says survey

Around 75 percent also reported using their phones while driving, but that number includes GPS use.
By Brian Potter 03 June 2022
Safety UK: Drivers 'see red' after being stuck at green lights for three seconds

UK: Drivers 'see red' after being stuck at green lights for three seconds

RAC says inattentiveness at traffic lights is a real issue.
By James Fossdyke 25 April 2022
Safety UK: Drivers

UK: Drivers "unconvinced" about strengthened phone use laws

RAC says just two percent think new rules will have a major impact on phone use behind the wheel.
By James Fossdyke 28 March 2022
Lifestyle One in six UK drivers can't do basic car maintenance

One in six UK drivers can't do basic car maintenance

Yet a quarter don't have breakdown cover...
By James Fossdyke 23 March 2022
Green UK drivers told watching their speed could save lives and the planet

UK drivers told watching their speed could save lives and the planet

GEM Motoring Assist says sticking to the limit could save fuel and reduce emissions.
By James Fossdyke 10 March 2022
Safety Drivers urged to be mindful of

Drivers urged to be mindful of "two-second" safety rule

The rule is designed to prevent tailgating and rear-end shunts.
By James Fossdyke 03 March 2022
Safety Almost half UK drivers would take an electric car driving lesson

Almost half UK drivers would take an electric car driving lesson

The AA says the Highway Code should include more information on electric vehicles (EVs).
By James Fossdyke 15 February 2022
Safety UK: Drivers urged to take care as temperatures drop over Christmas

UK: Drivers urged to take care as temperatures drop over Christmas

GEM Motoring Assist says the weather could make travelling "extremely difficult".
By James Fossdyke 24 December 2021
Safety UK drivers fear a white Christmas ahead of festive period

UK drivers fear a white Christmas ahead of festive period

And motorists also fear a rise in drink-driving.
By James Fossdyke 22 December 2021
Technology UK drivers stick with paper maps, according to AA research

UK drivers stick with paper maps, according to AA research

That's despite the increase in in-car technology of late.
By James Fossdyke 15 December 2021
Lifestyle Two-thirds of UK drivers regularly indulge in car karaoke

Two-thirds of UK drivers regularly indulge in car karaoke

More than half have been caught belting out a favourite song while stuck in traffic.
By James Fossdyke 25 November 2021
Safety UK drivers warned to check loading rules before half-term getaways

UK drivers warned to check loading rules before half-term getaways

Insurance firm Admiral reckons 44 percent of drivers have not read the Highway Code in more than 20 years.
By James Fossdyke 02 November 2021
Lifestyle UK: More drivers than ever say they'd struggle without a car

UK: More drivers than ever say they'd struggle without a car

That's despite a reduction in commuting as a result of the pandemic.
By James Fossdyke 25 October 2021
Lifestyle UK: Cost is the factor most likely to put young drivers off learning

UK: Cost is the factor most likely to put young drivers off learning

A study has found vehicle running costs dissuade 29 percent of youngsters.
By James Fossdyke 21 October 2021
Safety Third of UK motorists never check their car's vital oil levels

Third of UK motorists never check their car's vital oil levels

Castrol says maintaining the correct oil level makes the car more efficient and less polluting.
By James Fossdyke 12 October 2021
Technology Half of Brits reckon they're better drivers than an autonomous car

Half of Brits reckon they're better drivers than an autonomous car

New research suggests the nascent technology has a long way to go before it's trusted by drivers.
By James Fossdyke 05 October 2021
Safety UK: Pandemic made three in four drivers nervous behind the wheel

UK: Pandemic made three in four drivers nervous behind the wheel

Two-thirds of those said they have done nothing to fix their problem.
By James Fossdyke 08 September 2021
Industry Young drivers' car running costs fall by more than £500

Young drivers' car running costs fall by more than £500

Cheaper fuel and insurance have caused the reduction.
By James Fossdyke 01 September 2021
Safety One in five Brits 'too scared' to take driving lessons

One in five Brits 'too scared' to take driving lessons

The study suggests would-be drivers fear taking to the road.
By James Fossdyke 24 June 2021
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