Author: davidwilliams
Published articles: 4
This year has seen some important changes to the UK driving test. While some have challenged the wisdom of the changes, they are in my view, a step forward – and they are here now, so you should understand them if you are taking the test.
Independent driving
Since early October 2010, the UK Driving Test includes …
The cost of motoring can have an impact on both our wallets and on the environment. The good news is that by using strategies to reduce our current vehicles’ impact on the environment, we can save money, too.
By adopting the principles of Eco Driving, you should be able to reduce fuel consumption, greenhouse …
While most drivers realise that precautions need to taken before they set off on a trip during the winter, many do not give a summer trip a second thought. But there are considerations for driver and passengers as well as vehicle.
Take care of people
1. Plan your route in advance and allow regular breaks along the …
Whilst your car may feature specially designed crumple zones, a deformable dashboard, airbags and super-strength pillars, seatbelts remain the single most effective measure to increase safety and minimise injuries in a crash.
They work by spreading the impact over a larger area of the body for a longer time, so reducing the effect of forces at …