Tag: Driving
Most popular car tech that could increase value – parking sensors top list
Parking sensors are the most popular car tech feature, with the majority (62%) of drivers believing they are useful and over half (53%) using them regularly Two in five (40%) drivers think wing mirror defrosters are important for increasing safety (59%), convenience (59%) and efficiency (38%) Over a third (35%) of drivers would pay more…
6 tips to prepare your car for winter
Drivers have been urged to get their vehicles ready for winter or risk dangerous journeys in the cold. Motoring experts at Lease Van have revealed six tips for Brits to winter-proof their vans and cars... Driving through cold temperatures and extreme weather can be hard but doing extra preparation will help make travelling this winter safer…
New multi-directional speed cameras set to be introduced across the UK
Image Credit - Vision Zero South West High-tech, bi-directional speed cameras could become a common sight on roads across Britain following a successful trial in Devon and Cornwall. The groundbreaking new devices, which can detect speeding motorists in both directions, have already caught thousands of drivers in just the first few…
How to drive safely in winter conditions
ROAD SAFETY and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging motorists to take extra care, with temperatures forecast to plummet and the possibility of snow in days to come. Forecasters are predicting freezing temperatures during this week. As a result, road journeys are likely to be more difficult and treacherous, with ice on roads, falls…
Listening to music while driving could be disrupting, claims survey
According to the latest research, motorists who listen to music while driving could be disrupting the harmony on Britain’s roads. A survey of 1,004 motorists, commissioned by the UK’s independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed that two-thirds (69 per cent) of motorists believe that having loud music on while driving can be distracting.…
5 Tips For Trouble-free Journeys This Winter
Pouring antifreeze liquid for washing car screen. In conjunction with GEM Motoring Assist, we offer 5 basic tips for drivers to ensure trouble-free journeys this winter.... Giving some attention now to batteries, tyres, antifreeze, wipers, lights and other vehicle essentials is the best way of ensuring reliability in the months to…
8 Driving Tips To Consider When Travelling This Summer
Summer is finally here in the UK, with temperatures increasing every day - with highs of 30C (86F) to be expected over the next week. As expected, many will be taking advantage of the weather and travelling to be with friends and family for a fun-filled weekend, whether it be at the beach or the…
10 ways you can save money on fuel costs
Which? is advising motorists on how they can save money on petrol costs by filling up at a supermarket, sticking to the speed limit and using some other less well-known tips to minimise fuel consumption. Prices at the pumps have skyrocketed in recent weeks, with average fuel prices reaching the highest level on record, putting…
Ford trialling smart ‘surround sound’ driver alerts
Ford is trialling alert technology that will allow drivers to pinpoint exactly where outside hazards are located using speakers within the vehicle. Engineers are exploring a clever use of in-car audio to clearly convey the location of other road users or pedestrians. In addition, they are testing the use of intuitive sounds – such as…
UK Government pauses smart motorway roll-out
The rollout of new smart motorway schemes is to be paused until a full five years’ worth of safety data is available. In line with the Transport Committee’s most recent recommendations, the rollout of new ALR (All Lane Running) smart motorways will be paused until enough safety data becomes available for schemes introduced before 2020.…
