Vehicle breakdowns set to soar during Easter getaway
Vehicle breakdowns are expected to soar this weekend with the RAC predicting more than 21 million journeys by car as schools break up for the Easter holiday. It expects upwards […]
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Car commutes the only option for 40% of drivers
Nearly half of motorists say public transport is not a viable alternative to car commutes, according to the RAC. Its survey found that 40% of drivers say their only option […]
Unexpected car repairs cost drivers £600 – RAC
Unexpected car repairs are costing drivers an average of more than £600 a year, according to new data from the RAC. It found that 59% of drivers face unexpected repair […]
Driving test backlog tackled by new DVSA rules
The driving test backlog is being addressed by new plans announced by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). It has announced that from 8 April the required notice period for […]
Industry calls for urgent response to pothole crisis
Industry bodies and road safety charities have united to call for urgent action to address the state of UK roads after a new survey revealed the depth of the pothole […]
RAC predicts falling fuel prices in coming weeks
RAC analysis suggests drivers should benefit from falling fuel prices in the coming weeks, with petrol due to come down 6p a litre and diesel dropping by 3p. It says […]
February petrol prices rise to six-month high – RAC
Petrol prices rose again in February and have now reached their highest level since last September. According to the RAC Fuel Watch, prices at the pumps have now increased for […]
Headlight glare forcing drivers off the road – RAC
New research from the RAC has found that motorists are increasingly troubled by headlight glare with many driving less at night as a result. It found that 25% drive less […]
Speeding on UK roads laid bare by RAC research
New research from the RAC has revealed the extent of speeding on UK roads, with one driver clocked at a staggering 167mph. Based on a Freedom of Information request to […]
TyreSafe unveils Love Your Tyres campaign
TyreSafe is raising awareness around safe tyre maintenance with this month’s launch of the Love Your Tyres campaign. The road safety charity is urging all motorists to regularly check the […]
Government rules out Graduated Driving Licences
The UK government has ruled out introducing graduated driving licences for young drivers, despite pressure from a number of road safety bodies. Speaking during a parliamentary debate this week, future […]
Bus lanes badly signed and confusing, says RAC
More than a third of motorists have driven in bus lanes, with well over half saying the signs around bus lanes are confusing. According to new research undertaken by the […]