24th November 2008
A vehicle can be deemed dangerous for a whole host of reasons. The police will stop a vehicle if they suspect that anything on or in it or any accessories, or the amount of people or items contained in or carried by it are likely to result in danger of in...
27th October 2008
Driving on British roads can be dangerous. However if you approach driving with a mature and responsible attitude then you can drastically reduce the risks involved. The most obvious advice is to obey the laws of the road. Some people may think these laws...
15th October 2008
It is 25 years since it became compulsory for front seat car passengers in the UK to wear a seatbelt.
As soon as this law came into effect the compliance rates were high with about 94% of drivers and front passengers wearing a seatbelt. As a result ov...
02nd October 2008
Whether an ambulance, police car or fire engine dealing safely with an emergency vehicle can be taxing. Key judgments need to be made in what often is only a matter of seconds.
Rule number one is to stay calm. Never slam on the brakes as soon as you be...
02nd October 2008
Virtually all new cars come with front airbags fitted as standard. There is no doubt that over the years airbags have proven themselves worthy safety devices.
A key factor in their useability and effectiveness is their reliability. An airbag is a use o...
23rd September 2008
Structurally cars are far hardier today than they have every been. One of the key factors in making cars stronger is the evolution of the A pillar. The A pillar is the section of car that separates the windscreen and the side windows. Over the years in an...
16th September 2008
People, especially the young like to personalize their cars. One of the most common personalization is the car number plate. Although the easiest way to go about this is to buy a private plate some drivers choose to make alterations to their existing numb...
16th September 2008
Traffic lights control busy junctions. They ease traffic flow by switching priorities in sequence, allowing vehicles from one direction to flow freely while vehicles from another direction are kept stationary. When driving towards a junction controlled by...
09th September 2008
Your car has numerous signals. These signals allow you to tell other road users (vehicles and pedestrians) what you intend to do. They are a means of communication between fellow road users. Whenever you are driving you should always be on the look out fo...
08th September 2008
Motoring convictions can have long lasting effects. Even a minor speeding offense can have knock-on consequences such as higher car insurance premiums or even making it harder to lease or hire a car. Because of these consequences some people, when applyin...
27th August 2008
Reversing into a parking space as offers numerous advantages. The first is financial. It has been estimated that reversing into a parking space so that you can drive away forwards can save £2 per week on fuel. It takes the engine from an average five yea...
29th July 2008
As fuel prices continue to rise and people in general become more concerned for the environment the number of cyclists on the road is increasing. However, this increase in popularity seems to have hardened the view held by numerous drivers that cyclists a...
29th July 2008
Sometimes driving can seem easy. Cruising along a major road or dual carriageway at a steady speed whilst listening to the radio can put you into a state of relaxation. Daydreams can fill your mind and you begin to drive as if on autopilot. However the re...
29th July 2008
As fuel prices continue to rise and people in general become more concerned for the environment the number of cyclists on the road is increasing. However, this increase in popularity seems to have hardened the view held by numerous drivers that cyclists a...
29th July 2008
Before starting your journey, in fact before starting the engine you should make a series of checks that will enhance both safety and comfort. The following checks are known as the cockpit drill.
Make sure that the boot and all the doors are closed pr...
