by Paul Kepke-Smith | Jul 4, 2018 | July 4th 2018
There are many commonly-held driving beliefs that are based on popular wisdom rather than fact. We’ve taken a look at a few widely accepted driving habits to give some clear cut advice on whether they’re right or wrong. Read on to find out if you’re...
by Paul Kepke-Smith | Jun 25, 2018 | June 25 2018
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of drivers remain unaware of the consequences of being caught using a handheld phone more than 12 months after punishments were toughened. An RAC poll of 2,000 UK motorists found just 36% could correctly state that offenders face six penalty...
by Paul Kepke-Smith | Jun 7, 2018 | 02 June 18
Motorists suffered the biggest monthly rise in the average price of petrol in at least 18 years with 6p a litre being added at the pumps in May, new data from the RAC reveals. The average cost of unleaded fuel shot up from 123.43p to 129.41p per litre, taking the cost...
by Paul Kepke-Smith | Jun 7, 2018 | 01 June 18
Changes to the MOT test – which come into effect on Sunday (20 May) – are causing confusion among motorists, according to the RAC. The changes, which are being introduced as part of a European Union directive, include new failure and defect categories, with faults...
by Paul Kepke-Smith | Mar 8, 2018 | March 08 2018
To mark National Pothole Day the RAC publishes an online ‘Guide to the Great British Pothole and Other Road Surface Defects’ With the travel disruption brought by the snow fast becoming a distant memory, concern has rapidly turned to the impact the freezing conditions...