The motorway and side road network across the UK can cause anger and road rage, as most British motorists will know. Whatever the cause may be, most drivers have either encountered or witnessed road rage at some point whilst travelling the isles, but just how prevalent is the road rage pandemic in the UK? Heydiscount.co.uk …
Drivers who wear glasses have been given a warning to help them avoid hefty fines and stay safe on the roads. Short-sighted drivers need to wear glasses when driving to get a clear view of the road. According to the DVLA, drivers “must wear glasses or contact lenses every time they drive if they need …
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Are you down with the staggering costs of running your car? Are you desperately looking for help to cut on fuel costs? Buying a car is a huge investment. And the ongoing expenses could take a toll on your fiscal structure if you are not a mindful driver. The good thing is there are several …
We’ve probably all been guilty of it at times. Reckless, irresponsible or just downright bad driving can leave us feeling pretty agitated behind the wheel. But as we gain more experience on the roads, it becomes easier to anticipate the actions of other drivers, and we will start to develop our own strategies to stay …
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Nearly three-quarters of drivers in the UK claim they have had a near-miss where they came close to having a car accident. Nextbase, a dash cam manufacturer, surveyed 2,000 drivers, with 72 per cent reporting a near-miss. 36 per cent of these believe their near-miss accident would have been fatal to someone involved. Seeing 14 …
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Tom Harrington looks at the damming allegations of how insurance brokers were suspected of helping firms coordinate premium hikes, at the expense of drivers.
Charging posts for electric vehicles are more likely to be considered essential property attributes than a good school catchment area, according to new research. Nearly a sixth (13%) of people polled by the AA Driving School said an EV charging post was an absolute ‘must have’, along with a garage (38%), a driveway (58%) and …
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One of the main barriers to owning an electric car might be caused by a modern obsession with needing fully charged personal devices. New research from Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) shows that more than half of Brits (55%) panic if they know their phone or laptop will run out of battery, which suggests that …
As many as 87% of Britain’s car drivers routinely break the speed limit in 20mph residential areas, according to the latest figures from the Department for Transport. The new statistics released earlier this week, compiled throughout 2021, also show 51% of drivers still go over the 30mph limit. Even though speeding came down from a …
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