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Is It Legal to Smash a Car Window to Rescue a Dog in the UK?
Navigating the Legal Landscape: Rescuing Dogs from Hot Cars in the UK
Jun 19, 2023
How Young Is Too Young to Drive?
Many children long for the day they can get behind the wheel.
Jun 15, 2023
How Old Is Too Old to Drive?
Older age and driving is a sensitive issue, especially as the numbers of older people have been on the increase for decades.
Jun 15, 2023
Driving license categories and codes explained
Driving licence categories and codes explained: find out which types of vehicle you are entitled to drive with this quick, easy to follow,...
May 22, 2023
Is it actually illegal to undertake in the UK?
You’re always told not to undertake whilst learning to drive, so we look at what’s legal and what’s not.
Apr 04, 2023
Car blind spots: how and why it is vital to check
Car blind spots: why checking your blind spots keeps you safe, how to look without veering off course, and the new tech that tells you there...
Mar 10, 2023
Car insurance write-offs explained for 2023
Car insurance write-off categories explained: Category A, B, N, S, C, and D. Find out when your car must be scrapped by law and when you can...
Mar 02, 2023
Rumours of ‘Tyre Tax’ on the way as experts say worn wheels are more harmful than fumes
Ministers of the Department for Transport (DfT) have hired consultants to advise on how to deal with tyre emissions
Feb 28, 2023
Unusual driving offences in the UK: beware of fines
Little-known driving offences that can land you in hot water. Avoid splashing pedestrians, flashing the lights, honking the horn, and free...
Feb 21, 2023
DVLA notifiable health issues: what you need to know
DVLA must be told if you have a health issue that may affect your driving. Find out: which issues must be reported, how to report them, and...
Feb 13, 2023
Is it legal to undertake cars on the motorway?
It's always seen as a big 'no-go' for us motorists, but is it legal?
Jan 18, 2023
Warning of £2.5k fine or even jail time for standing next to your car after drinking
Warnings have been issued to help deter people from drink driving in the run up to Christmas
Dec 20, 2022
‘Stealth’ speed camera van spotted in Northamptonshire as police go undercover
Local police have utilised a grey speed camera van in attempt to combat ‘dangerous road usage
Dec 19, 2022
Middle lane hogging – is there anything worse?
We want to know where middle lane hogging ranks on your list of motoring gripes
Dec 13, 2022
Multiple motorists perform shocking U-turn and drive the WRONG way up busy slip road to avoid traffic jam
A motorists has caught footage of several cars performing U-turns on a busy motorway to avoid queueing in a traffic jam
Aug 08, 2022
New drivers being targeted by ‘ghost brokers’ insurance scam
It’s thought up to 21,000 people in the UK have been victims of the scam
Jul 25, 2022
Who doesn’t want to reduce their insurance premium?
Our industry experts have provided their top tips for helping you to do just that…
Jun 06, 2022
Cyclists given priority as revised Highway Code comes into force
New guidance brought in but DfT slammed for staying silent
Jan 24, 2022
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