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16/04/2012 - Driving with children 'should be productive'

Parents are the biggest influence on their children's future driving behavior.

11/04/2012 - Drivers 'are still unsure about child car seats'

Much confusion still exists about the use of child car restraints, according to new research.

06/02/2012 - 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.

19/12/2011 - Stephen Fry tops list for most wanted Sat Nav voice

Many UK drivers have said they would like to hear Stephen Fry's voice on their Sat Nav, new research has shown.

09/12/2011 - Study shows men and women make different car choices

Research has shown the gender of a person appears to influence what car they drive.

07/11/2011 - London commuters seeing worst of gridlock?

Drivers in the south-east may be spending more time than other Britons in queues, with new research showing the longest delays happened in that area last month.

06/10/2011 - Texting while driving 'severely impairs reaction time'

Drivers' reaction times double when they text behind the wheel, research has shown.

30/09/2011 - Oxford 'matches major cities when it comes to traffic jams'

Traffic congestion is rapidly increasing in Oxford, a study has shown.

28/09/2011 - Music 'important' to more than half of UK drivers.

Over half of British drivers "couldn't cope" without having music on in the car, a survey has found.

27/09/2011 - Women find driving more difficult than men, new data suggests

Women may find it more difficult to manoeuvre a vehicle, new figures have suggested.

12/09/2011 - West Midlands and West Yorkshire drivers 'most likely to be uninsured'

Drivers in the West Midlands and West Yorkshire are eight times more likely to be uninsured than elsewhere in the UK.

07/09/2011 - Most motorists would buy car insurance online

Most motorists would be happy to get their car insurance sorted via the internet.

08/03/2011 - Study finds London and Manchester most congested cities

A new poll has found drivers spend almost half of their commute in traffic.

14/02/2011 - Drivers name Bat out of Hell as top tune

Bat out of Hell by Meatloaf has been named the best driving tune.