From the 4th June, learner drivers are now able to drive on the motorway during their lessons. As long as they’re in a car with dual controls and an approved driving instructor. The new rules will not influence the driving test, so motorway driving will not be assessed. So, you’re probably wondering why learners are […]
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Service with a smile: the best motorway service stations – and the ones to avoid
Whether your car needs fuel or you and your passengers need a pick-me-up, service stations can be a much-needed oasis breaking up the monotony of the motorway desert. Whether it’s over the Christmas holiday period, when an estimated 12 million vehicles crowd Britain’s roads, according to the AA, or during Easter or summer breaks, many […]
Britain’s most dangerous motorway hard shoulders revealed
The motorways in the UK that you definitely don’t want to break down on have been revealed. New figures from the government’s Highways Agency reveal that between 2011 and 2016 there were 403 collisions involving vehicles on the motorway hard shoulder. Which are the most dangerous hard shoulders in the UK? If you go […]
Dare to take a trip down a haunted road?
Different people celebrate Halloween in different ways. For those who have children, dressing up and trick or treating. Some watch a scary film or visit a haunted house. But, have you ever considered taking a drive down a haunted road? Here are some results from a survey Express carried out. “38 percent of people surveyed […]
Eco driving: how to save money at the pumps
Eco driving might sound dull and worthy but one of the biggest expenses for most drivers is fuel. Think about your car and how you drive it and you’ll save money at the pumps. Here are our top 10 eco driving tips. Clear extra weight out of the car Weight is the enemy of fuel economy, […]
Speeding fines up by 2500% on smart motorways
Speeding fines are being dished out to more than 1000 drivers a week on Britain’s new smart motorways. Figures obtained by the BBC from police forces around the UK show that 52,516 fixed penalties were issued in 2015. That’s up from just 2023 speeding fines on the same stretches of road five years ago ‑ […]