Keep yourself and others safe by not drinking or driving after the football game.
The countdown is on to Euro 2024. Over 31 days, and with 24 football games to watch, there is a lot to get excited about.
The countdown is on to Euro 2024. Over 31 days, and with 24 football games to watch, there is a lot to get excited about.
Hay fever season is in full swing, and there is nothing worse than battling through the day constantly sneezing with a runny nose, headache, and itchy eyes, especially when driving.
The cost of fuel is rising again. According to the latest data from the **RAC, the average price of a litre of petrol has reached 150p per litre on the forecourt for the first time since last year, and motorists are feeling the pinch.
The M25 will be closed for a full weekend as part of the £317m Junction 10 improvement scheme, marking the second closure this year. National Highways previously shut the motorway in March, completing work ahead of schedule.
The days are getting longer, the weather is slowly improving, and that means getting out more, but driving in and around an unfamiliar big city can be stressful. It’s important to be patient and aware of your surroundings.
Keeping to a reduced speed limit is just one of the challenges when navigating busy streets. IAM RoadSmart has some top tips for navigating busy city roads.
Stay legal.
Britian’s pothole pandemic is leaving drivers tearing out their hair and the state of the road network is laid bare by the publication of the AIA’s annual Alarm report earlier this month. It found that less than half (47%) of local road miles were rated as being in good condition, with 36% adequate and 17% poor.
The RAC estimates that, on average, there are around six potholes per mile on cou
Bright LED headlights are leaving motorists dazzled and dazed at night, and now the government is under pressure to act.
A warning for drivers and riders ahead of this weekend. National Highways has announced it is to shut the M25 in both directions between Junction 10 at Wisley and Junction 11 at the Chersey Interchange over the weekend. In an unprecedented move, the Surrey stretch of the UK's busiest motorway will shut down at 9 p.m. on Friday, March 15 until 6 a.m. on Monday, March 18.
Diversions will be in p
With dark, cold mornings in abundance right now, it can be hard to get going once the alarm goes off, especially if you haven’t had a good night’s sleep.
After a week or so of freezing temperatures, it’s time to batten down the hatches, as a band of heavy rain and strong winds is set to hit most parts of the UK on Sunday and Monday
With pothole-related breakdowns at a 5-year-high, they can be an unavoidable part of driving these days
After a mild December, it looks like the mercury is about to plummet.
If you’re planning to travel during Christmas, it’s important to be aware of any traffic that could impact your journey. According to the AA, drivers are expected to make an estimated 16.1 million separate trips by car to see friends and family between Monday, December 19th, and Christmas Eve.
More than a quarter (27%) of drivers think there are circumstances when it’s okay to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and only 69% of people would stop a colleague from getting behind the wheel if they were under the influence.
Driving safely during any season is essential but is especially important when faced with the challenges of winter. National Highways are on hand with some helpful advice for all motorists.
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