Rural roads are the most dangerous roads to drive on in Britain. There’s a multitude of hazards, including pedestrians, horses, tractors, cyclists and parked cars to take into account, all at speeds of up to 60mph – only 10mph less than the motorway speed limit. It’s unsurprising, therefore, that two thirds of all UK road […]

It’s that time of the year again. The temperature is dropping, it’s raining pretty much constantly and you’re more likely to encounter that most dangerous of driving conditions – fog. One minute you can be driving along with perfect visibility and the next you can barely be able to see beyond the end of your […]

With CCTV cameras lining more and more streets, as well as police cars and camera vans waiting to catch you out, it’s more and more likely that you’ll get caught out if you’re doing something you shouldn’t behind the wheel. And not only will points on your licence push up your insurance premiums, if you […]

Airbags. We’ve all heard of them and we all know that in the event of an accident, they can save your life. However, what many of us don’t know is exactly how they work. In a crash at 30mph, the car stops moving but you continue travelling at the same speed. Even with a seatbelt […]

Despite the fact that traffic hurtles along them at 70mph (or even a bit more), motorways are the safest roads in the country. However, if you find yourself breaking down, they can suddenly become one of the most dangerous places to be. If you pull up on the hard shoulder, all it takes is for […]

The last time you went out drinking, did you jump into your car within a few hours, to commute to work? All too many drivers stay out on the lash until the early hours, get a few hours’ sleep and then drive to work. Many drivers think that is no matter how much you drink, […]