Figures from the Department for Transport has revealed that road accidents are costing the economy almost £15 billion a year. The figures, from 2013, ran at an estimated 14.7 billion. These figures were estimated given that each death on the road costs 1.74 million to the taxpayer. Again, in 2013, the cost to the economy […]
Many drivers are unaware that an increasing number of motoring offences could be committed due to their activities while behind the wheel. With the increasing number of traffic and CCTV cameras monitoring our every move, the modern motorist is increasingly vulnerable to unwitting criminal behaviour, which is increasing the chances of being pulled over by the […]
Shocking new statistics have shown that women now make up 17 per-cent of drink-driving convictions in the UK, which worryingly is double the figure of that of only 15 years ago. Even in the modern day, the subject of drink-driving is still very much a taboo subject with many people, and while I certainly don’t […]
As mentioned in a previous post, the driver training community have decided to come together and play their collective part in raising funds for the annual ‘Children in Need’ campaign, and Sunderland’s very own Chris Chambers School of Motoring is proud to be taking part! Should you have missed my previous related post, essentially the […]
According to research by safety charity TyreSafe, many students are putting themselves at risk of a potentially nasty breakdown due to their failure to check their car tyre tread depths, condition and pressures. The research, which was carried out at this summer’s V Festival, worryingly found that a fifth of students have never checked their […]
According to specialist young driver insurer Carrot, an increasing number of young drivers are deciding to opt-in to the telematics-based vehicle insurance as they attempt to keep the cost of their insurance premiums to a minimum. Carrot have reported a huge 62% increase in the number of its policyholders choosing to have a telematics device […]
A study by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has found that young drivers with good driving records are being unfairly penalised by car hire firms. While many such companies do not often set an upper age limit, it was found that car hire companies often impose stringent minimum age limits on those wishing to […]
A new study has found that one in six drivers are unable to identify a single one of the main components found under the bonnet of a standard car. The study, commissioned by LV Road Rescue, also revealed that even some of the most basic parts and components such as the oil dipstick, battery, and […]
Drivers in Wales caught smoking with children in the car could face an on the spot fine of £50.00 should proposed changes to the law get the green light. The move would see smoking banned in private vehicles where children under the age of 18 are present, with the aim being to protect the health […]
There is a “growing risk” from female drink-drivers who believe that they are still fit to get behind the wheel, despite being over the legal alcohol limit the AA has warned. Worryingly, the figures concerning drink-driving women has almost doubled in the past 15 years,with experts blaming the drinking habits of middle class mothers who […]