Addressing Learner Abuse
Neil Wightman takes a deep dive into the issue of learner drivers being abused
Driver Behaviour
Nextbase survey reveals that one in seven UK drivers would commit hit and run
New research reveals the shocking number of UK drivers who are comfortable illegally leaving the scene of a collision with a parked car. A survey of 2,000 motorists carried out by Dash Cam manufacturer Nextbase asked if they would take action if they damaged a parked car and nobody was around to witness it. 52% …
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Consumer car market stalling amid cost of living crunch
Private car sales in the UK continue to flounder amid the cost of living crisis and mixed signals about electric cars says The Car Expert. The car sales data for October, released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), shows that the total UK market grew by 14% compared to the same …
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Expert reveals 6 ways to prevent accidents on the road: Here’s how to avoid being a backseat driver
Backseat drivers can be extremely annoying for a driver. There is nothing worse than driving along peacefully, only to get distracted by your passenger telling you to ‘slow down!’ or asking ‘are we going the right way?’ As well as being infuriating, being handed unwanted advice and criticism can make the driver lose confidence in …
7.5 million motorists reduce household heating to afford driving a car
Almost one in five (18%) British motorists – around 7.5 million people – are turning down their heating to free-up money to pay for the increased costs of running their car, according to research from Forbes Advisor, the price comparison and financial guidance website. The study looks at how the nation has been affected by …
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Forget yoga, meditation or self-help apps! Brits find relaxation in working on their car
A new study has discovered a host of seemingly everyday activities that are likely to ease stress and anxiety, with making tea or coffee (49 percent), watering plants (31 percent) and working on a car (18 percent) among the top 30 stress busters according to eBay who commissioned the research. A staggering 91 percent agree …
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The top 10 most annoying things passengers do in cars, according to UK drivers
The 10 most annoying things that passengers do in their cars have been revealed by UK drivers. Drivers frequently have to deal with as many issues inside the car as outside, from people making comments about their driving to dumping litter in the car itself. Prestone, a car maintenance and protection fluids brand, conducted a …
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Reports of wrong-way driving on England’s motorways up by 13% in a year
An investigation has found that the number of reports of vehicles being driven the wrong way on motorways in England increased by 13 per cent in the last year. Described as “frightening” by motoring groups, the increase has led to calls for technological interventions to be considered. In the year to June 19, National Highways …
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UK motorists wash their money worries away: almost a fifth of drivers are ditching car washing services
Motorists in the UK are opting to grab a bucket and sponge to wash their own vehicle, with 18% of surveyed drivers quitting car washing services in the last 12 months according to exclusive eBay research. Amid the current cost-of-living crisis, money-saving is the biggest motivator for those making the switch, with 67% taking the …
Majority of UK drivers support noise cameras to tackle loud vehicles, survey finds
According to a new survey, some 58% of drivers wish to see cameras that detect illegally loud vehicles rolled out across the UK. The RAC poll revealed that 22% of the 1,424 motorists polled were against the idea – and 20% were unsure. In small areas in England last year, a £300,000 trial of noise …
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