A Chinese study has apparently found that listening to fast paced music like rock makes you drive faster.
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Almost 1.3million British drivers don’t even know how to open their bonnet
A worrying 1.3 million drivers say they aren’t confident that they can open a car bonnet, according to the AA.
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September to be a record month for MOT failures
This month is set to break the record for MOT failures with the prospect of over two million vehicles failing the annual safety check.
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33 new drivers a day lost their licences in 2018
On average 33 new drivers had their licences revoked each day in 2018, a new Freedom of Information request has uncovered.
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Insurance pricing quirks could leave motorists out of pocket, Which? warns
Drivers could risk paying hundreds of pounds more than they need to for car insurance due to “quirks” in how insurers and comparison websites collect data, according to Which?
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Drivers avoid using open hard shoulder on smart motorways
Drivers are avoiding using the open hard shoulder on all lane running smart motorways, new research has revealed.
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Exhaust-related MOT failures down 21% despite stricter rules
Fewer cars are failing their MOT test for exhaust issues, despite the introduction of new, more strict, regulations.
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Drink-drive deaths rise to eight-year high
The number of people killed in drink-driving incidents has risen to an eight-year high, according to government data.
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The UK Now Has More EV Charging Locations Than Petrol Stations
Drivers now have more public places to charge electric cars than they do to fill up with petrol or diesel in a landmark tipping point for motorists.
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Councils receive a pothole complaint every 46 seconds
Councils are being bombarded with pothole complaints, with new figures revealing that local authorities receive one every 46 seconds.
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August is the cheapest time to insure a car
A Study by insurance firm MoneySupermarket suggests that wallet-savvy motorists should renew their insurance policies in August for the best rates.
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The UK’s huge network of speed bumps Revealed
The UK is now home to more than 42,000 individual speed bumps – an increase of 5% in the last three years, according to an exclusive Citroen investigation into traffic calming coverage.
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Huge fall in number of uninsured drivers caught by police
There has been a huge fall in the number of uninsured drivers caught on Britain’s roads, according to new government data.
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11% of used cars bought without a viewing
Around one in 10 used car buyers now purchase their vehicles online without ever seeing them in the flesh.
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Calls for drivers not wearing seatbelts to be given penalty points
Motorists who fail to wear a seatbelt should be given penalty points on their driving licenses, a new report has recommended.
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Half of drivers think it should be illegal for insurers to overcharge loyal customers
A study by GoCompare found 61% of motorist feel insurers reserve the best prices for new customers at the expense of loyal policyholders.
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Drivers of “modified cars” more likely to have had a crash
Motorists who modify their cars are more likely to be involved in an accident, according to a study by MoneySupermarket.com.
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MPs are more likely to be caught speeding
MPs are the most likely be caught speeding or have a driving conviction compared to any other profession, new statistics show.
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40% of drivers would pay more tax to fix pothole problem
Research by Green Flag has found that UK drivers feel so frustrated with potholes that two in five would be willing to pay more in tax or tolls for the luxury of driving on pothole-free roads.
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