Government Set To Launch Investigation Over ‘Dazzling’ Headlights

Government Set To Launch Investigation Over ‘Dazzling’ Headlights

The government is set to launch an official investigation into the strength of headlights after a petition gathered significant support. The issue was raised by drivers following a study that found many drivers are struggling with ‘dazzling’ headlights when driving at night. With 89% of drivers believing some headlights are too bright, the government has ... Read More
 
What’s The Opposite Of A High-Speed Chase?

What’s The Opposite Of A High-Speed Chase?

When you think of cars, there’s a natural inclination to think about speed, power, and prestige.  After all, who doesn’t want to drive a sports car? Well, lots of people – but action movies are filled with high-octane chases, expensive cars, and driving that’d make you wince if you witnessed it in real life. High-speed ... Read More
 
An Abandoned Car Is One Thing, But An Abandoned Showroom?

An Abandoned Car Is One Thing, But An Abandoned Showroom?

Every now and again, you hear a strange story about an abandoned car. Former Liverpool and Arsenal footballer Jermaine Pennant’s abandoned Porsche always sticks in my mind – he’d left it in Spain after returning to the UK before sending someone to collect it months later. Complete with fines, of course.   Now an abandoned ... Read More
 
Rules Around 20mph Speed Limit Areas To Be Strengthened

Rules Around 20mph Speed Limit Areas To Be Strengthened

Last year, Wales officially welcomed in a new policy that saw speed limits in built-up areas reduce from 30mph to 20mph. It’s been the subject of a lot of debate and discussion ever since, and the government has now published new rules to implement 20mph zones and low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs). It’s part of the ... Read More
 
There’s No Such Thing As Free Fuel… Or Is There?

There’s No Such Thing As Free Fuel… Or Is There?

For any fleet, there are costs that come with the territory. I’m thinking of the cost of purchasing vehicles (or financing them), maintenance and repairs, fuel, insurance, recruitment and congestion charges. There are plenty more… but you get the point. And they’re all unavoidable costs, right? You can’t get away without paying for your vehicles ... Read More
 
Drivers Raise Concerns Over Yellow Box Junctions

Drivers Raise Concerns Over Yellow Box Junctions

Drivers have raised concerns over many yellow box junctions, with many believing them to be either oversized or poorly designed. Yellow box junctions are designed to stop drivers from idling at crossroads where they could invertedly cause traffic jams by sitting in the middle of the crossroad. While many junctions have designated boxes to queue ... Read More
 
Is It A Bird? Is It A Plane? Well, Sort Of…

Is It A Bird? Is It A Plane? Well, Sort Of…

Superman was nowhere to be seen in San Francisco the other day as an unidentified object made its way back to Earth. So, was it a bird? Not quite. How about a plane? Well, sort of… High above the sky, a United Airlines Boeing 777 was taking off on its flight to Japan, when the ... Read More
 
National Highways Launches Motorway Driving Safety Campaign

National Highways Launches Motorway Driving Safety Campaign

  National Highways has launched a motorway driving safety campaign targeting middle lane hogging and tailgating. The campaign follows new figures that showed just how widespread both middle lane hogging and tailgating are on the UK’s roads. One in three drivers admit they’ve been guilty of hogging the middle lane, with 25% saying they have ... Read More
 
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