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Robotaxis are landing in the UK, but what happens if one crashes into you? From what to do on the scene to who’s actually liable, here’s what drivers need to know before automation hits the road.
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One in five UK drivers have experienced ‘Directional Dyslexia’ when driving
A new survey has found that one in five (23%) UK drivers say they have experienced left-right confusion or ‘directional dyslexia’, when driving – the equivalent of over 9.5 million motorists*.
How to beat the driving test backlog
Three quarters of driving test centres across Great Britain have hit the maximum average waiting time to book a practical test. Find out how you can beat the backlog.
This one mistake could cost UK drivers up to £1,000
Putting the wrong fuel in your car can cost hundreds of pounds to fix and, potentially, cause thousands of pounds' worth of damage. Here are the crucial steps you need to take if this happens to you.
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- Listening to these music artists could affect your driving A recent study revealed a connection between album releases and car accidents, supporting claims that the music you listen to can directly influence your driving ability. Read our analysis to find out which artists could have the strongest impact.
- 7.5 million drivers admit to illegally using their phone while driving Nearly a fifth of UK motorists admit to using their phone while driving despite knowing it's illegal, but many drivers are breaking the law without knowing. How familiar are you with UK driving laws?
- England's breakdown hotspots revealed As the weather starts to warm, many families will be hopping in the car for holidays and day trips, but don't make the same mistake as these motorists. We’ve identified the top 10 motorway breakdown locations in England and explain why breakdowns are increasing year-on-year.
- London e-bike and e-scooter related fires reach record-break heights in 2025 Fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, found in e-bikes and e-scooters, doubled between 2023 and 2024, and now e-bikes and e-scooters have been linked to a record-breaking number of fires in London 2025.
- Warning! Don't leave these 5 items in a hot car Whether you’re leaving your car at the airport for your holiday or simply parking it for a day out, leaving these items in a hot car could cause some serious damage.
- How your child's e-scooter can add hundreds to your car insurance Young people caught riding an e-scooter without insurance could be hit with an IN10 conviction, which can add as much as £1,000 to their car insurance premium before they've even passed their driving test.
- New research reveals the world’s dream cars New research reveals the cars that people dream of owning most as well as the most popular colours, the reasons behind these choices, and the main barriers preventing people from owning their dream car.
- The UK's Growing Rat Problem If you live in the UK, you may be aware that the rodent population is rising, especially in places like London. Rats can cause a lot more destruction than you think, so are you prepared for the risks?
- Animal collisions – all you need to know Accidentally hitting an animal with your car can be a traumatic experience, but it helps to keep calm and know what to do. Here's our advice.
- Most stolen cars in the UK Car theft is on the rise in the UK as criminals adopt increasingly sophisticated techniques. But which makes and models are being targeted by thieves and how can you prevent your car from being stolen?
- How to cut the cost of public electric car charging With energy prices remaining stubbornly high, it’s no longer cheap to charge an EV. Here’s how you can cut your costs.
- Data reveals the favourite colour of UK car thieves With data from the DVLA, we've found out the most popular vehicle colours and makes among UK car thieves. Find out if your car is a target.
- Motorists warned of insurance scammers using AI Insurance fraud has been on the rise in the UK, with motor insurance fraud and 'cash-for-crash' scams in particular becoming a significant issue now that fraudsters have AI tools at their disposal.
