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Exploring the relationship between motorists and cyclists
Cyclists and car drivers; they spend all day together side by side on the roads but what kind of relationship do they have? Thankfully, the people at Policy Expert have saved me making too much of an effort in finding […]
Are you a secret tailgater?
There are some things in life that are best done secretly and I don’t think I need to spell them out for you, do I?
Would you pass a driving test now?
Let’s face it; once you pass your driving test you think your worries are over. With your freshly printed driving licence in your warm little mitts you are free to drive and to sermon learner drivers on how they should […]
Up! wins WhatCar? best car award
Volkswagen Up! wins best car award in survey The Volkswagen up! has taken the top place in the latest What Car? / JD Power customer satisfaction survey – one of four of the company’s models to feature in the top 10. In […]
Where are the rudest drivers in the USA?
When was the last time you met a rude driver on the road? If you have been driving in Houston lately then the chances are that it wasn’t too long ago.
Ford voted Telegraph’s Car of the Year
The Ford Fiesta has been crowned The Telegraph’s Car of the Year, beating a variety of more expensive models. The accolade follows voting by Telegraph readers to decide their favourite cars in seven categories in the run-up to the newspaper […]
Most motorists don’t want 20mph zones
Drivers are against the idea of a blanket 20mph speed limit on urban roads, according to research published today by road safety charity, Institute of Advanced Motorists. Half of drivers from the UK are against a blanket 20mph speed limit, […]
Peugeot ‘most improved’ manufacturer in survey
Peugeot has earned the title ‘Most Improved’ manufacturer in the Auto Express Driver Power Survey, and has also been voted third best brand for vehicle running costs. In the Driver Power ranking of 150 new cars, Peugeot had five entries inside […]
Should killer drivers face tougher penalties?
If you kill someone while speeding in your car, should you face a more serious sentence? A new survey from a leading road safety charity has found that Brits believe that penalties for drivers who kill and injure others should […]
The worst car to drive if you want to impress a date
If you wanted to make a positive impression on a first date, what car would you drive? Something expensive and prestigious? A fast, sporty coupe? Or something that sets you out as practical and responsible? A new survey from Europcar […]
Why a ‘driving selfie’ could be the last photo you ever take
In 2013, Oxford Dictionaries crowned ‘selfie’ as one of their words of the year. Evolving from a niche social media term into a mainstream word for a self-portrait, celebrities including Barack Obama, the Pope and Meryl Streep have been featured […]
Can you remember your last car journey?
Are you easily distracted while you’re driving? New research has found that one in ten motorists admitted to driving on ‘autopilot’, meaning they are unable to remember all of the car journey that they have just taken. The poll also […]
Higher speed limits proven to be safer on Danish roads
Over recent years it has been common for speed limits in parts of the UK to be reduced. 20mph limits are now commonplace in urban areas while certain stretches of motorway have also seen their speed limits fall. While road […]