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Young driver courses

What young driver courses are there for children aged...

Young car fans don’t need a provisional licence to roar round a track or try parallel parking. Driving finds races and lessons for children aged...
Published 08 June 2018
Guide to the new MOT test changes, including tougher diesel emissions limits

Guide to the new MoT rule changes

A new MOT test that comes into force in England, Scotland and Wales this Sunday, May 20, 2018. Here's what you need to know.
Published 18 May 2018
How do average speed cameras work, and does changing lane help avoid speeding fines?

How do average speed cameras work?

You may not like them, but average speed cameras save lives, according to research. Here's what you need to know about SPECS systems.
Published 03 May 2018
Top tips to deal with your driving nerves this bank holiday weekend

Top tips to deal with your driving nerves

Drivers this Easter bank holiday face a perfect storm of problems: the millions of motorists heading onto UK roads for their usual break...
Published 28 March 2018
What should you do if you record a car crash on your dash cam?

What should you do if you video a car crash?

If you capture on video a minor accident between two cars, are you required to hand over the footage to the police or the drivers involved?
Published 13 March 2018
Booze cruise: why it's rarely safe to drive the morning after drinking alcohol

Booze cruise: driving the morning after alcohol

Tis the season to be jolly. But things may not be so jolly for drivers who drive the morning after the night before, without having checked wheth
Published 19 December 2017
Guide to the driving test changes for 2018

Guide to the new UK driving test for 2018

Changes to the driving test that are designed to reflect the digital age and increase the amount of time learner spend driving without guidance c
Published 01 December 2017
Check if your car is affected by the London T-charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone

What are the London T-charge and ULEZ

There are big changes coming into force for drivers who want to visit central London by car, as authorities grapple with poor air quality...
Published 23 October 2017
How to generate and store power for electric cars and home use

How to generate and store power for electric cars

Va-va-vroom — almost literally. There are a number of companies on a mission to turn every home into a mini power station that charges its own ba
Published 18 September 2017
What car scrappage schemes are available in 2017?

What car scrappage schemes are available in 2017?

Following concerns over air pollution and the government's announcement that cars powered solely by petrol and diesel engines will be banned from
Published 06 September 2017
Driving advice dealing with an emergency vehicle and avoiding penalty fines

What to do if an emergency vehicle needs to pass

What driver doesn’t want to do their bit and allow an emergency services vehicle to pass? Most will go out of their way to help speed the journey
Published 22 May 2017
Hammer time: what you need to know before buying a car at auction

Hammer time: beginner's guide to buying at auction

It’s often said that one of the best ways to buy a classic car at a competitive price is to visit an auction. But for first time buyers who have...
Published 27 April 2017