Recently I reported on plans by the UK Highways Agency to introduce a 60mph zone on the M1 in order to help reduced emissions. The reason for this is that it thought a reduction of just 10mph will help significantly in improving air quality. In France, the measures to improve air quality went gone one step […]
That’s right good people – even though this comes as no real surprise. A survey of carried out over 4,300 miles of road across the UK has found that half the white line markings on major roads need replacing because of ‘shameful’ neglect, and worryingly,this factor is putting lives at risk. Given the vital importance […]
In-car technology… Personally I love technology, however as anyone who either knows me or reads my posts will tell you, I am quite sceptical as to both the necessity and reliance put upon it from the drivers perspective. Furthermore, the more high-tech electrical gadgets fitted to modern vehicles effectively means there is more chance of […]
A “get-out” clause has been negotiated by the insurance industry which will see serious criminals with the means to wipe the slate clean in within months – but, it seems, drivers can’t… That’s right good people – the clause to new legislation will keep minor motoring offences on your record for five years, which of course […]
Phew! It seems that it’s that time of the week again… Where did the week go I ask you?! No surprises really to hear that this week has been another positive and hugely enjoyable one for Chris Chambers School of Motoring (…and all of my students I hope!?). It was also great to welcome my […]
During the incident, an aggressive motorist swore 25 times in a foul mouthed road rage rant at a cyclist. It seems that the row began when the driver of the £51,000 Jaguar XF S crept into a green box area reserved solely for cyclists. The cyclist felt that the car was “intimidatingly close” to him […]
A survey conducted on behalf of the AA has found that, worryingly, nine out of ten drivers claim it is sometimes hard to see cyclists while driving, and more than half (55%) of those surveyed are often ‘surprised when a cyclist appears from nowhere’. The issue of ‘failure to look properly’ is the most commonly […]
Good evening good people. Just a quick note and shameless plug if I may! 😉 I have just updated the official Chris Chambers School of Motoring website and blog. Please feel free to check them out at www.chrischambers-som.com Furthermore, I have been asked by a number of people over the last few months if I […]
German car maker Audi are developing a system which will ‘communicate’ with traffic lights. The system, which uses an internet connection built into the vehicle to ‘talk’ to a city’s traffic management hub, is being designed to help drivers save fuel by alerting them when traffic lights change so they can slow down. The system […]
Researchers from the University of Florida have been investigating the extent to which alcohol impairs the driving abilities of people in different age groups. The team tested two age groups, people aged 25 to 35 and people aged 55 to 70. Essentially, the participants’ driving abilities were measured in a task that had them drive […]