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  • New year, new changes.

    New year, new changes.

    Motorists across the country are facing several changes in 2024, and with new driving rules around safety and fuel, it is best to know about them ahead of time.

  • JAMIE’S DRIVE TO EXCELLENCE

    JAMIE’S DRIVE TO EXCELLENCE

    Not content with passing his driving theory test the day after his 17th birthday and his driving test just two months later, 17-year-old Jamie Rodwell from Gray’s, an IT student at South Essex College of Further & Higher Education, went on to pass the IAM RoadSmart’s Advanced Driving Test

  • Stay alert on the road this winter

    Stay alert on the road this winter

    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.

  • Britain is braced for Storm Isha.

    Britain is braced for Storm Isha.

    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

  • Banish the pothole blues

    Banish the pothole blues

    With pothole-related breakdowns at a 5-year-high, they can be an unavoidable part of driving these days

  • Driving with hearing loss

    Driving with hearing loss

    David Sherratt shares an insight into his driving experience after losing his hearing.

  • Driving home for Christmas

    Driving home for Christmas

    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.

  • Be a friend not a foe this Christmas

    Be a friend not a foe this Christmas

    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.

  • My journey to becoming an Advanced Rider

    My journey to becoming an Advanced Rider

    Michelle Waldren tells of her journey into advanced riding and how it hasn't been the easiest or as straightforward as she had imagined.

  • Driving safely this winter

    Driving safely this winter

    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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