With thousands of us hitting the road before Christmas – and flood warnings being issued across the country – motoring experts have given advice on driving safely. Continue reading Safety tips: Driving in wind and rain
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Loch Lomond to Glencoe is the ideal British road trip
Who needs Route 66 when you have the A82? The route from Loch Lomond to Glencoe has been picked as the ideal British road trip in a new study (26 percent). Continue reading Loch Lomond to Glencoe is the ideal British road trip
More emphasis on hazards of drink and drug driving needed in driving lessons, warn campaigners
Despite a recent study by the University of London revealing that Millennials are shunning alcohol, and teetotalism has become more mainstream, drink driving casualties are at a four year high. In fact, data released by the Department of Transport showed that more than 24% of drink drivers were aged between 16 and 19 years old – inexperienced drivers who have recently passed their driving test. Continue reading More emphasis on hazards of drink and drug driving needed in driving lessons, warn campaigners
Fair Fuel? Petrol profits skyrocket at motorists expense
The UK fuel supply chain took as much as 16.13p profit per litre from petrol drivers in the last two months. Despite falling wholesale and oil prices UK drivers aren’t seeing those significantly reduced costs reflected at the pumps. Continue reading Fair Fuel? Petrol profits skyrocket at motorists expense
Do the headrest test
Whiplash injuries and claims can be avoided if drivers and passengers do a simple test this Injury Prevention Day (today, 15 August). Continue reading Do the headrest test
DVLA asks drivers to look again in new EYE 735T campaign
DVLA is launching a national eyesight awareness campaign today. Continue reading DVLA asks drivers to look again in new EYE 735T campaign
Car insurance premiums drop the first time in over three years
– Car insurance prices across Scotland dropped by as little as -£37 (-6%) year-on-year, but 67% of loyal customers aren’t benefitting from savings – Continue reading Car insurance premiums drop the first time in over three years
Is Scotland a nation of bad drivers?
It takes motorists in Scotland just one week for bad driving habits to start after passing their test, according to a recent survey carried out by Accident Advice Helpline. Continue reading Is Scotland a nation of bad drivers?
St Catherine’s win 20mph Schools Video competition
As stars of the Big Screen flock to the Capital for the 72nd Edinburgh Film Festival, a group of fledgling film-makers from local schools had their own red carpet moment.
Continue reading St Catherine’s win 20mph Schools Video competition
Online hub to help learner drivers ahead of law change
Learning to drive and want to boost your confidence and driving skills on a motorway? Then why not prove it by testing your skills on a free online driving hub. Continue reading Online hub to help learner drivers ahead of law change