Tag Archives: Motoring Advice

Figures Show Slight Fall In Tyre-Related Deaths.

Newly released figures have revealed a slight fall in the number of serious injuries and deaths related to dangerous tyres. I have always championed the vital need to ensure that your tyres are kept correctly inflated, are regularly checked for their general overall condition, and of course, in fully in compliance with the law; however, it […]

Women Think Drivers Of Sports Cars Are ‘Self-Centred And Arrogant’… Apparently!

So, it’s official then:  Women actually think that drivers of expensive sports cars are arrogant, self-centred and dangerous. That’s right fellas, new research has shown that while you thought that driving around in your expensive, flashy motor was the way to a woman’s heart… well, it appears that you were wrong! Who’d have thunk it, eh…! Don’t […]

Gang Of Four Guilty Over ‘Crash For Cash’.

Four people were found guilty at Sheffield Crown Court for their part in a £500,000 fraud conspiracy. The gang, described by Police as a “a professionally-planned, highly-organised group”, deliberately crashed a 12 tonne bus with 26 passengers on board. Seven other people had already pleaded guilty to their part in the conspiracy. For me, it is […]

The Value Of In-Car Cameras.

In the day and age we live in, the number of surveillance cameras monitoring our every move is on the increase – so much so, that people actually seem to forget that the cameras are there! It has essentially become the everyday norm.  Overall, I personally feel that there are far too many of them, but […]

New Poll Finds Our Top 50 Motoring Bugbears!

We all have ’em.. whatever they may be: I know that I certainly do! The results of a poll of the top fifty driver bugbears have been published. It appears that some of the most popular gripes include: Motorists braking late. High parking charges. Vehicles tail-gating. Potholes in the road. Drivers using mobile phones on […]

Details Of The UK’s Oldest Driving Licence Holder Revealed.

The age of the UK’s oldest driving licence holder has been revealed! According to the RAC Foundation, the holder of this title is a woman of 107!  The RAC Foundation also revealed that the number of people aged over 70 who can legally drive has, for the first time, exceeded four million. Quite astonishing numbers […]

Police Issue Warning Over Illegal Driving Instructors.

Police are warning learner drivers to check that their Driving Instructor (or potential Driving Instructor) is correctly qualified. The warning follows a series of 30 roadside operations since 2011 in England, Scotland and Wales to specifically target illegal instructors.  During this time 123 suspected illegal instructors have been arrested. The thought of illegal Driving Instructors offering […]

Police Drawing Up Plans To Get Tough On Those Breaking 20mph Speed Limits.

The Association of Chief Police Officers are drawing up plans to take a tougher line on enforcement of the urban 20 mph speed limit. To date, it appears that enforcement of these speed limits have been limited to habitual and blatant offenders, however under new plans, offenders could face fines, points on their licence, and could […]

Alfa, Mercedes And Porsche… All In The Same Home!

A mother with a passion for cars is the proud owner of an Alfa, a Mercedes and a Porsche… Nothing way out of the ordinary there I hear you say, however these are not cars… they are her children! To read the full article, please follow the link below: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2426597/Mother-names-children-cars-gives-birth-Porsche-10-mins.html Stay safe folks! Chris http://www.chrischambers-som.com […]

Driver Attempts To Pay Parking Ticket In Small Change.

An Australian man was hit with $60 parking ticket… nothing strange there I hear you say. However, on this occasion the irate driver tried to show his disapproval against Adelaide council by paying for the fine with over 1,000 five cent pieces! The man also decided to record his actions on video, then post the […]