From 1st January 2012 learners will be expected to know the principles behind driving theory as opposed to just memorising the questions and answers. In order to do this theory test questions will no longer be published. Safety campaigners are welcoming the move as they feel by making the theory test more difficult, some road […]

PRESSURE is growing on Government ministers to bring down fuel prices – as petrol topped £6 a GALLON at filling stations across Wales. Haulage bosses, small businesses, drivers and politicians told Wales on Sunday that soaring fuel costs are hitting them hard. We found one filling station in Radyr, Cardiff, charging £1.44.9 a litre for […]

Most of us take for granted that the rules of the road have always been there, but you may be surprised to find that many laws and regulations were only introduced in the last 100 years. The first huge change for drivers was when the driving test was introduced in 1934. At the same time […]

Driving a vehicle requires an individual to not only be able to physically control the vehicle but to understand the dynamics and make informed decisions based on road and traffic conditions. In order to drive in a safe way we must not only be able to navigate our way through traffic but to apply the […]

SWEARING aloud at hat-wearing Volvo drivers who dawdle along at 30 kilometres below the speed limit has recently become non de rigueur. So too has beeping my horn at people who don’t know how to use roundabouts, justifying slight speed excesses with the “running late” excuse, playing the Mamma Mia soundtrack in the car at […]

Local authorities outside London want the right to increase their car parking fines from £70 to £120, to match those issued in the capital, the Telegraph has reported. The British Parking Association (BPA) is backing a campaign led by local authorities, proposing that current fines are not enough of a deterrent to motorists committing parking […]

Changing your driving habits according to road and weather conditions is something most people don’t plan ahead for. Now that winter has set in drivers must ensure that they are prepared for the harsh weather conditions and problems or accidents that could occur with your vehicle. There are a number of simple rules to remember […]

Fleet drivers are being warned about a new speed camera, designed to detect motorists who are committing up to five different driving offences, which could soon be appearing on Britain’s roads. The Asset camera will be able to catch drivers who are speeding, measure distances between vehicles, pick out drivers who aren’t wearing seatbelts and […]

You would think that learning to drive no matter where you are in the world would be much the same. However, cost, tests, safety and driving laws vary from country to country. In Norway you must be at least 18 years of age in order to drive a car. Before you are allowed to practice […]

When you drive in the UK, the rules can be very different to other countries and it’s important to know where you stand. It is important to establish whether your foreign licence allows you to drive in the UK and whether there are time restrictions. If you are entitled, there are a few simple rules […]