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Latest news - 17/02/2012

Is your car prepared for winter driving?

Is your car prepared for winter driving?

There is likely to be more unpleasant weather to come before spring this year. More.

 
 
 

- Formula One 2012 - what you need to know

The Formula One World Championship kicks off in March.

- What you can do about potholes

With more poor weather ahead, many drivers may need to watch out on the roads.

- Raikkonen and Schumacher take the lead in F1 testing

Kimi Raikkonen and Michael Schumacher have achieved some of the most impressive performances during F1 testing this year.

- Could choice of car reveal driving behaviour?

Drivers of the Vauxhall Astra Edition 16V Coupe are the most likely to be caught uninsured, while Land Rover lovers seem intent on speeding, according to new data.

- Expert tips offered for after a crash

Make sure car insurance details are swapped after an accident, an expert has warned.

- Some older cars 'are more reliable'

Drivers who want a safe and reliable car may be better off using an older model, it has been argued.

- Road safety charity calls for halt to cuts in traffic policing

Dangerous drivers may become more of a problem due to traffic police cuts, it has been claimed.

- Do not stop suddenly when looking for a parking space, expert says

Drivers must make sure they are being safe while parking, it has been claimed.

- Govt takes action to reduce disruption from roadworks

The government has announced plans to discourage roadworks that cause the most disruption.

- Good car maintenance 'cheap way to be fuel efficient'

Making sure cars are well maintained is one of the cheapest ways to reduce petrol use, it has been claimed.

- Driving theory test 'changed to improve road safety'

The government has announced changes to the driving theory test.

- Road safety charity 'angry bill to end daylight saving not passed'

A road safety charity is "bitterly disappointed" that a campaign against daylight saving has not yet been successful.

- Rospa calls for better drugs testing for drivers

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has called for the government to recommend easier ways for drug drivers to be identified.

- Car insurance expert: Govt has ignored dangers faced by young drivers

A fifth of young drivers have been in an accident, it has been claimed.

- Drivers warned not to leave cars unattended while defrosting

Motorists have been warned against leaving their vehicles unlocked while the windows defrost.

- CCTV cars 'improved road safety in Southend'

Southend Council has claimed the use of vehicles mounted with CCTV cameras have helped improve local road safety.

- Caffeine 'should not be used as a quick fix by tired drivers'

Drivers need to stop and sleep if they are feeling tired, it has been advised.

- Car insurance 'could be more affordable with tougher whiplash rules'

MPs have blamed whiplash claims as a key reason for high car insurance premiums.

- Govt 'should work with car insurance companies to lower premiums'

The Institute of Advanced Motorists has called on the government to work toward lower car insurance premiums for young drivers.

 
 

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