According to this article we could soon see much lower limits for what you can drink when driving. Britain currently has one of the higher drink limits in Europe. New limits could mean that it is only legal to drink one pint of beer if getting behind the wheel. There could also be stricter limits…
Category: driving
Driverless Cars Could Soon be on Our Roads
I like the idea of a driverless car in some ways. It would really make motorway driving a lot more enjoyable if there was an automated system to take over. In other ways I wonder how a driverless system would cope with some more tricky traffic situations that require having a person in control. Perhaps…
Electric Ford Focus Comes to the UK
I like the idea of swapping my petrol Ford Focus for an electric car so was interested to see the electric model has been launched in the UK. It has a top speed of 85mph which seems more than enough for everyday driving particularly as the speed limit on most roads is 70. Unfortunately the…
Motorists Want Tougher Punishments for Uninsured Drivers
Says research conducted by the AA which showed four out of five drivers would like tougher penalties for those that are driving without insurance. This doesn’t really surprise me, personally it has always riled me that I pay my tax and insurance and others get away with it. It seems to me that those driving…
Mini Classic Cars
If you want a Jaguar but can’t afford the price tag these mini cars might be just the things. They are about half the size of the original. They have a 110cc petrol engine or electric motor and can reach speeds of up to 46mph. The cars are made to order and cost between £8,000…
Harsher Penalties for Using a Mobile Whilst Driving
The transport secretary has unveiled plans for harsher penalties for some driving offences such as using a mobile whilst driving and lighting a cigarette at the wheel. Sending a text message or making a phone call whilst driving will also incur tougher penalties. The current penalty for using a mobile whilst driving is £60 but…
Flying Cars by 2015
I was promised many things on programmes such as Tomorrows World when I was younger, one thing I have been on the look out for is a flying car. This model is due to go on sale in 2015, although it looks more like a plane it has been billed as a flying car. Costing…
Tougher Measures for Drivers Using Mobiles?
Since measures came in to deter people from using their mobile phones whilst driving I haven’t noticed people doing this less. In fact I see people on their phone whilst driving pretty much every time I go out. It comes as no surprise to me then, to read this article which suggests police are calling…
Night Time Curfew for New Drivers?
The government is considering introducing a night time curfew for new drivers. Under the scheme newly qualified drivers would face restrictions on night driving and the number of passengers they are allowed to carry. The proposals which are aimed at cutting the number of accidents involving young drivers could also see learner drivers being allowed…
Is Driving Becoming too Expensive for Young Drivers?
That’s’ the claim of recent research by Auto Trader which claims young drivers are being priced off the roads. Figures show that it now costs around £4,580 a year to keep a car. Taking into account that the average UK worker earns £26,500 and many young people are likely to earn less than this, that’s…