Why are low-riding recumbent bicycles allowed on our roads in poor visibility?

I experienced a very serious incident today. I was driving (with lights on) in bad weather conditions on a very wet road shaded by trees. I was not following any vehicle, and had sight of a queue of traffic...

Safety and crash tests

I am looking for some advice about the strength of cars, such as in a crash. I have been told that for a car to be strong, the most important sign of this is that the car must have heavy doors. Surely...

Which safe 4WD car offers fun, practicality and room for a family?

I drive a Mazda MX5, which I love to bits, but which isn't practical as it snows where I live, so the rear wheel drive isn't the best. I thought a 4WD would be more realistic so I bought a Honda CR-V,...

I've noticed that using an in-car camera has improved my driving.

I read with interest the letter from CH regarding the in-car video cameras. I have had one in my car for the last five months, prompted by a couple of close calls with cars stopping very suddenly in front...

Can I clarify the British Horse Society's guidelines on how to safely ride a horse on public roads?

In answer to the email 'Mane road', The British Horse Society (BHS) would always recommend any rider to wear a hi-viz tabard or jacket when they ride out. This gives motorists up to three seconds' more...

I would like to endorse Volvo cars, as a driver of the marque since 1969.

I was delighted to read your recommendation of a Volvo in answer to DH of Herne Bay, headed "Invisible Touch". You rarely mention Volvos but I have driven them since 1969, have two at the moment, and my...

Why don't road users understand that HGV drivers often struggle to see other vehicles in their blind spot?

May I congratulate you on a balanced reply to the letter headed "Invisible touch" from DH. It is always easy to blame the other guy. Road safety could be much improved if we all understood a little more...

Will you run a made-up question in your column to help us pressure the government over compulsory eye examinations?

I'm getting in touch from Specsavers with a view to sharing with you statistics found as part of their Drive Safe campaign, in conjunction with road safety charity Brake. As part of the Drive Safe campaign,...

Central locking opens and locks when driving?

The central locking system seems to click open and locked when driving and there has been occasions that when using the key to lock the door the drivers side door will become unlocked?

What's the punishment for damaging tyres?

In our local community we have suffered 15 tyre stabbings in the last 12 months involving a sharp pointed implement. Some victims tyres have appeared normal and then deflated later during journeys. What...