It has been shown that it is becoming increasingly difficult for drivers to be ‘hands-on’ with their cars with even the most simple tasks on modern cars requiring specialist tools. Previously, it was commonplace for most drivers to carry out such work themselves on their cars to save money. However, these once do-it-yourself tasks, such as changing a light bulb, have now become garage tasks as many modern cars require the whole headlamp assembly to be replaced.

In addition, labour prices are also on the rise adding to the expense of work on modern cars. Simon Bush of Britannia Driving School adds: ‘Gone are the days where drivers themselves with change the oil and replace the light bulbs of their own cars. The new and complicated technologies on modern cars are placing even greater strain on household budgets.’

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Japanese car Manufacturers Nissan has become the latest in the race to get their self-driving cars onto the road.

The motoring giant – famed for their groundbreaking electric car the Nissan Leaf – have joined the stream of competitors, which includes Detroit-based General Motors Company, multinational conglomerate Google, and even the US Military, who each have placed a stake in the market to create the first fully self-operational automobile.

The US State of Nevada has passed a law allowing the driving of autonomous cars within its jurisdiction. With Nissan joining the race for fully driver-less cars, perhaps driving as we know it will become a thing of the past much sooner than we all think.

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Volvo’s specially adapted V60 (the ‘driverless’ car) has been tested for the first time on British Roads.

At the press of two buttons, the car takes control of the brakes, engine and steering ensuring that the car keeps a safe distance from the car in front. The driver can take back control at any time, however.

The technology is designed as a safety net namely on long tedious journeys where the driver’s attention can wander. In particular, it is designed to make long motorway journeys more relaxed. Volvo aims to include this technology in all future models in the hope that no one will be killed or seriously injured in one of their cars by 2020.

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Transport for London is in talks with the government to introduce Dutch-style traffic lights for cyclists. The traffic lights would be set at eye-level with the green light featuring a bicycle logo. The lights would be staggered to give bicycles a head start from light controlled junctions.

The number of deaths among cyclists has risen at the same time as road deaths have fallen, suggesting that a change in the law should be made to make cycling safer.

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Most drivers will only fill up their car when they absolutely have to; for many, the warning light is not warning enough, and they will continue to cruise around in their cars until they feel their motor could literally give up at any moment.

Many will argue against filling a tank up to the brim, as this adds unnecessary weight to a car and therefore a larger proportion of this fuel will be wasted. However take a second to consider if driving with next to nothing in your tank is healthy for your car or yourself too.

Research has shown that by driving with very little fuel in your car leads to sediment building up in the bottom of the tank. Over time this sediment amalgamates and can clog your fuel filter, leading to costly repairs. Too little fuel will also expose your fuel pump, which is intended to be submerged in fuel, which can lead to this overheating and again be very expensive to fix.

Also bear in mind that if your tank far too dry, this can ultimately lead to the brakes and power steering ceasing to function. Imagine that happening on a motorway…

Don’t take the risk. Keep a decent amount of fuel in your car at all times. You will be glad you did.

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If so, you could face a fine of £100 and three penalty points. New laws to tackle anti-social drivers who among other things, hog the middle lane, cut up other drivers and tailgate, allow police officers to issue fixed penalty notices on the spot.

Hogging the middle lane we believe will be the most controversial, with many drivers doing it despite The Highway Code states that this lane should only be used for overtaking. This has long been a problem on the motorway and something many drivers find extremely frustrating. If you choose to overtake a car, when it’s safe to do so, one should return to the left lane to clear the overtaking lane. Hogging the middle lane causes congestion and this is something we can all do without.

If you’re unsure how to effectively drive on the motorway talk to a driving instructor and book a few lessons. Your instructor will teach you how to properly make use of the lanes, when and how to overtake, and be an overall safer driver on the motorway.