Be prepared
It’s impossible to anticipate every eventuality on the road, but there are some steps you can take to ensure you’re as prepared as possible for any situation you might encounter.
Breakdown what to do
You can rarely predict when your car is going to break down.
Taking a caravan on holiday
A caravan can give you almost unrivalled freedom and flexibility when you make your holiday plans.
Coping with kids
Most children love cars. The excitement of going somewhere usually puts them in a good mood.
In-car gadgets drive drivers to distraction
Whether it’s fiddling with sat navs, MP3 players or smart phones, there are numerous in-car temptations to draw drivers’ eyes away from the road.
How to stay awake when driving
Department for Transport figures reveal around one in five accidents on major roads in the UK are caused by tired drivers.
Fuel economy
Compared to other European countries, UK petrol prices are high and rising.
How to load your car
Taking your car on holiday rather than flying means you can take more with you.
Mobile phone safety
It’s illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving.
The cost of motoring offences
Motoring law is designed to cut the risk of accidents.
Driving at night
Driving after dark obviously means reduced visibility which can combine with tiredness to make driving more dangerous.
Older drivers
A good way to maintain your independence and get out and about as you get older is to continue to drive.
Travelling with pets
Taking your pet on holiday can seem like a great idea, until you get on the road.
Car security
Although hugely improved car security has seen crime against vehicles falling, it still happens.
What to do after an accident
Witnessing an accident can be upsetting, but you should try to stay calm.
Managing stress
Whether it’s ‘creative’ hand gestures, flashing head lamps or honking horns, most of us have been victim to road rage in one of its many forms.