The Competition Commission today said that drivers are paying too much to insure their cars. It is thought that the quite complex process of arranging replacement cars and vehicle repairs is what is driving the costs up costs. The Commission found that, in a report on the motor insurance industry, insurers who were responsible for arranging services […]
Regardless of the fact that this post is not exactly driving related, I just wanted to share it with you as it made me smile! Two Police Officers from the Hertfordshire Constabulary found a man drunkenly staggering in the road. The officers escorted the man safely home, then left him with a note of advice, signed […]
I just thought I would share an embarrassing but quite humorous event from recent times..! This happened a while ago, but here goes… Picture the scene: So, there I was waiting at the traffic lights having just dropped my student off at home. As per normal when in the car alone, I often have a […]
A smartphone app entitled ‘Eyes On The Road’, designed by Cheil Singapore, temporarily blocks all incoming calls and messages when it senses that the vehicle is travelling over a certain speed. The app uses sensor fusion technology in order to detect vehicle motion at above 20kph (12.43mph), and is automatically deactivated after 10 minutes of vehicle idleness. Not […]
Campaigners from the Association of British Drivers (ABD) are concerned that drivers’ lives at being put at risk due to the proposed removal of the hard shoulder. Their main concern is that the lack of a continuous hard shoulder, combined with the fact that many modern vehicles’ do not come equipped with a spare wheel, could […]
Shoppers visiting a local Tesco Express store in Birmingham have been met by quite a bizarre sight – its seven parking bays located outside the store have been blocked with bollards by the local council! It appears that five of the seven spaces are now completely unusable for purpose. According to the article, a spokesperson […]
Whilst browsing the internet, I happened to come across a video produced by the New Zealand Government to help spread the road safety message. As mentioned in the headline, it is quite a hard-hitting but pertinent video, and once viewed it certainly makes you take a moment to consider your actions while behind the wheel. To […]
Police Officers from the Central Motorway Group in the Midlands, have announced the latest addition to their fleet. Oh, and that addition just happens to be in the form of a £240,000 super-car produced by Formula 1 giants McLaren! The McLaren Spider 12C which is capable of a top speed of 207mph, also boasts a 0-60mph time of […]
Match date: Saturday 11 January 2014. Final Score: Fulham 1 – 4 Sunderland Reflection… I write this whilst still basking in the warm after-glow of what can only be described as an amazing and truly heartening day both for the club, and all concerned with the greatest club in the land! We went into the […]
That’s right folks – the Government are to consider introducing a five-minute grace period for motorists who overstay on their parking. Whilst this grace period is being officially considered, many councils say that they currently allow motorists a few minutes longer before writing a ticket, however it is a grey area which would be need to […]