New camera’s will be rolled out in the UK, which can zoom in and see you behind the wheel. Testing is being conducted for the cameras which will be able to see in your vehicle, catching motorists who use their mobile phone or don’t wear a seat belt. Ten police forces will be testing […]

Nearly 50% of female drivers apply make-up behind the wheel, being the result of up to 450,000 car accidents a year. 43% of women have admitted to putting make-up on while driving on their daily commute – most commonly applied at traffic lights or in traffic jams. While they realise the dangers, they continue to […]

Eating and drinking behind the wheel is not actually against the law, but it can be a distraction to the driver, therefore it can be classed as careless driving – which can result in a fine of up to £100 and three penalty points on your licence. Distracted driving is one of the most dangerous […]

Driving can be great fun – Opening yourself up to a whole world of possibilities of where to go, what to do, who to see – But don’t let this distract you from what is going on inside your car. Keeping an eye on your dashboard is a vital part of being a good driver. […]

Hamilton Police started a campaign in February, on the look-out for drivers that are distracted whilst driving. Whether it is a mobile phone, iPod or other devise, anyone issued with a ticket for distracted driving will pay $155. The Distracted Driving Law took effect in October 2009 when police saw an increase in traffic collisions […]

Texting or emailing while driving doubles reaction time and makes drivers more likely to miss a flashing light, according to new research. In a small study, researchers at Texas A&M University’s Texas Transportation Institute studied the impact of texting in an actual driving environment. “Essentially texting while driving doubles a driver’s reaction time,” said Christine […]

With Valentines day coming up it is important to remember to follow the rules. Compare market’s motor insurance experts have laid out driving offenses which loved-up motorists might unwittingly commit. Motorists who leave their car engines running when picking up their love could be slapped with an £80 fine for “stationary idling”, under rule 123 […]

Currently well-built areas are operating a speed-limit of 30 throughout most London towns and this has been a forefront for topical debate. Many have highlighted that London’s well-built areas are vastly busy and 30 MPH is just too much permissible speed for an already condensed and busy city. The Welsh Parliament have recently passed a bill […]

People who vape or smoke e-cigarettes whilst driving are at risk of losing their license if their vision is obscured by clouds of vapour. Police say that an e-cigarette will be treated the same as any handheld electronic device. As such, motorists who are distracted by them, or the clouds of vapour they produce, could face […]

Here are some tips on how to be a good driver while learning and when you pass your test. Being a good driver has many positives too such as lowering your insurance costs. The first tip is a simple one, make sure you’re always aware of the speed limit when in doubt stick to 30mph unless you’re shown […]