Car Insurance News Articles
Five years is arguably enough time to pick up bad driving habits and maybe get a little lazy behind the wheel. So, could making drivers re-take their driving test regularly really make our roads a safer place?
Yahoo news! reports:
December is an expensive time of the year, with Christmas presents to buy for loved ones and no doubt a few Christmas parties to attend. So the prospect of a price war for petrol will certainly be well received.
Hugo Griffiths, AutoExpress, reports:
Speeding is dangerous, and illegal, but despite this, many drivers are still failing to abide by speed limits. This has raised the question about how to approach a new speeding awareness campaign, featuring gory scenes, much like those seen on cigarette packaging.
No-one likes being stuck in traffic, not even if you have an excellent playlist or your favourite DJ is on the radio. It’s a time-consuming fact of driving, and apparently traffic jams are at an all-time high.
James Salmon, The Daily Mail, reports:
Electric cars are growing in popularity, so much so that one third of motorists are looking to buy one for their next vehicle.
Simon Davis, Yahoo! News, reports:
One in ten vehicles from overseas that were stopped in UK last year had a mechanical problem. Defects included faulty brakes and faulty steering, making them a dangerous addition to our roads.
James Salmon, The Mail Online, reports:
The Transport Secretary says that new autonomous vehicles will allow old people to retain their freedom, giving them the option to travel independently.
James Salmon, The Daily Mail, reports:
If you’ve ever felt blinded by another car’s headlights, and the likelihood is that you have, the two second effect is enough time to travel half a football pitch, making it more than just an inconvenience – it makes it dangerous.
Rob Hull, The Mail Online, reports:
Scientists have found that brain cells stop working completely without sleep and can completely switch off. This makes driving whilst tired a huge safety risk, and has been considered to be as bad as drink driving.
Victoria Allen, The Daily Mail, reports:
Cyclists that don’t abide by the rules of the road, such as stopping at red lights, undertaking and disregarding zebra crossings, for example, can be a frustration for drivers. But should they have number plates and MOT tests to hold them accountable?
Rob Hull, the Mail Online, reports:
