There are more motorists on the road now than ever before in history – Which also means an increased number of people of all ages now behind the wheel, as well as a significant amount more danger possible on the roads.

Whilst a lot of attention is paid to young and new drivers, likely due to relative inexperience as a driver, it is time we stopped to consider how older drivers can keep themselves safe in the car.

Many drivers with experience admit to utilising bad habits they have picked up over many years of driving on a daily basis – With calls for a compulsory re-test once drivers reach a certain age.

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A wealthy student who overtook in the inside lane of the M25 at 150mph has been banned from driving.

Police only caught Ali Kzar, 25, when traffic slowed down his £150,000 Ferrari. Kzar lives in a £1M apartment in Marylebone and attends Regents University, one of just two private universities in Britain, charging students £15,000 per year.

He admitted dangerous driving and Redhill magistrates gave him four months’ suspended jail. He was also disqualified from driving in the UK for two years and has been electronically tagged. He has a home curfew from 7pm until 7am for four months and was fined £165.

Prosecution said that Kzar didnt know how fast he was driving and when asked if his driving was dangerous said he had no opinion on that.

Kzar has no capital wealth of his own and is given a monthly allowance of £1,500 after rent by his family. He has posted pictures of himself on social media posing with expensive jewellery and smoking cigars.

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All motorists know that there are different types of drivers out there – From the shy, newly-passed teenagers to overly-confident veterans, dangerous boy racers and back-seat drivers and everything in between – It takes all sorts!

However psychologists have carried out a study which identifies seven distinct personality types when behind the wheel, as follows:

– Teachers: The teacher-type drivers always try to instruct other drivers on the roads of any errors they make – And likewise expect a thanks for their instructions!

– Know-It-Alls: We all know this type of driver – The infallible know-it-all never makes a mistake, and spends a good amount of time shouting at other drivers for their mistakes.

– Competitors: These drivers like a bit of rivalry – Signified by often challenging other drivers for space on the roads, and always being up for a race.

– Punishers: This type of driver will discipline others, such as deliberately slowing down when a driver behind is travelling too fast.

– Philosophers: The best driver to be a passenger for – These motorists stay cool in all situations, and accept other drivers bad behaviour as just part of regular driving.

– Avoiders: An avoider will notice their own bad driving and accept that it is a hazard – But will be unlikely to try to rectify it in the future.

– Escapees: This type of driver will attempt to keep themselves distracted from the frustrations of driving by listening to music or talking on their phones.

So which type of driver do you think you are? Let us know in the comments below!

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A university student has found a novel new way to get around her driving ban – By taking to the roads in a battery-powered Barbie Jeep.

Tara Monroe, a 20-year old Industrial Engineering student at Texas State University had her license suspended after refusing a breathalyser test when stopped by police.

As a result her father confiscated her car from her – But that didn’t stop the plucky youngster, who subsequently purchased a bright pink, plastic Barbie Jeep from Craigslist. Despite the fact that it needs to be charged up regularly, it struggles to go up hills, and it’s top speed is a maximum of just 5mph, Tara is overjoyed with her new method of transport.

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The M25 is the road to avoid this weekend if you don’t enjoy sitting in traffic, according to research by Green Flag.

As part of research that roots out the most and least scenic main roads in the UK, the company identified where it believes most traffic jams are likely to happen, based on real-world analysis of traffic flow.

The M25, M6 and M1 are the predictable top three when it comes to traffic jams, while at the other end of the scale drivers should be free and easy on the M50, M45 and M48 – although the joy could be short-lived since these are all rather short motorways.

The worst time to travel as the Bank Holiday weekend kicks into gear on Friday will be 5pm, but people leaving at 8pm will have a much easier time of it.

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A new study has revealed that one in six drivers broke down in their cars last year due to running out of petrol – A number which has trebled since the last review in 2011.

The cause for this rise in cars running on empty is due to drivers adopting a dangerous “devil-may-care” attitude to driving with the fuel light on – An issue in itself which is attributed to soaring fuel costs.

In response to the crisis, supermarkets that provide fuel are now engaging in a Bank Holiday fuel war, in a competition to corner the market of drivers embarking on weekends away and needing to top up beforehand.

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