Is it really dangerous to use a mobile phone while refuelling?
Using a handheld mobile phone while driving is against the law. And for years it’s been banned while refuelling. Is there a valid reason for this? Or is it urban…
Category: Driving
How dangerous really is using a mobile phone at the wheel?
Not so long ago, the law was changed to increase the punishment for driving with a hand-held mobile phone. Now there’s a lot of noise being made about the government…
What should I do if the police stop my car?
Being stopped by the police is a by-product of life as a driver. Some people may never have been pulled over, others will have been stopped multiple times. How you…
I’d like to know how to appeal parking tickets
Parking tickets are one of the hazards of modern motoring. But if you’re given one and you think it was in error, you can appeal them. And experts reckon there’s…
My daughter suffers from motion sickness in cars. What can I do about it?
Motion sickness – also known as car sickness ‑ can turn a simple journey into a feat of endurance, not just for the sufferer but also for fellow travellers. Read…
I want privacy glass on my car. How legal is car glass tinting?
The laws around car glass tinting are strict. The reason is that overly darkened glass can be dangerous in low light levels. And tinting glass so that it doesn’t conform…
I’m worried about relay car theft? What’s the best car theft prevention?
There’s been a dramatic increase in car theft and it’s down to crooks being able to hack into a car’s electronics, specifically proximity or ‘keyless’ locking systems. It’s called relay…
What should my daughter do if she has a car breakdown?
No matter how prepared we are, breakdowns can happen any time, anywhere. The most important thing to remember is the side of a carriageway is a dangerous place to be.…
Is the stolen car problem as serious as everyone is making out?
Britain used to be called the stolen car capital of Europe. That was during the early 90s when scrotes used to nick hot hatches to ‘joyride’ in. We are a…
My daughter wants to learn to drive. How do I choose driving instructors?
The Driving Instructors’ Association claims the best learner drivers are those that study with a qualified instructor but have support from their parents. Here’s how you should go about finding…