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  Ford Lets You Tell Its Cars What To Do 29 Oct 2009 (News)
  Ford drivers can change the radio station, adjust the climate control or even control the satellite navigation system without taking their eyes off the road or hands off the wheel. Ford's Voice Control enhances driving all Ford models in a number of ways.  For example, stating
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  Drivers who are fined for keying-in the wrong numberplate can now appeal 8 Jan 2020 (News)
  A new parking code of practice will make it easier for drivers to appeal fines caused by simple keying-in errors and numberplate mistakes. The British Parking Association (BPA) has instructed private parking operators to cancel charges if one letter
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  One in eight road casualties caused by tailgating 17 Sep 2018 (News)
  of cases caused by drivers who are simply unaware they are dangerously invading someone else’s road space. Nearly nine out of 10 motorists said they have either been tailgated or seen it, while more than a quarter of drivers admitted to tailgating other road users. A survey by Highways
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  Road safety group launches pledge to cut road deaths 21 Nov 2016 (News)
  on Britain’s roads in 2015. However, while reported road deaths are 45 per cent down on a decade ago, road safety charity Brake believes more can be done to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries.  During Road Safety Week, Brake is calling on drivers to Make the Pledge by belting up, slowing
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  DVLA website crashes as paper licence abolished 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  . But drivers were left unable to access their details after the relevant section of the DVLA’s website collapsed under weight of additional traffic. Oliver Morley, Chief Executive of DVLA, said the site was  currently experiencing exceptionally high
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  Skoda Octavia GreenLine 'perfect for company car drivers' 15 Jun 2009 (News)
  Company vehicle drivers looking at buying a car may want to check out the most recent addition to Skoda's range. The manufacturer has claimed the Octavia GreenLine and a diesel version of the same auto could be ideal
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  Over 50% of drivers 'can't afford to break down' 28 Apr 2009 (News)
  More than half of the drivers on UK roads cannot afford the repair bill should they break down, it has been discovered. Warranty Direct looked into whether or not Brits would struggle to pay for a professional to fix
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  Darling 'needs to think about drivers' 20 Apr 2009 (News)
  for drivers and the automotive industry in the UK. The group said a vehicle scrappage incentive programme should not necessarily be Mr Darling's main priority when it came to the sector. Communications director Tony Gannon explained: "We would argue that some kind of stimulus for the car
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  Daihatsu could have the answer for hard-up drivers 3 Apr 2009 (News)
  Drivers buying a car in order to cut running costs could do worse than the Daihatsu Sirion, it has been claimed. According to the manufacturer, the model offers excellent fuel economy and its green credentials allow
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  Half of drivers have shouted at their satnavs 30 Mar 2009 (News)
  Despite being hailed as the end of map-reading frustrations, more than half of all motorists admit they have shouted at their satnavs, new research has revealed. A study by motoring.co.uk found 56 per cent of drivers have lost their temper with such a device, with 32 per cent stating
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  Lack of lighting 'not a problem' 13 Mar 2009 (News)
  Drivers who are concerned that Highways Agency plans to switch off lighting on motorways could increase the likelihood of accidents and car insurance claims do not need to worry, one group has suggested
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  Motorists 'should not skimp on tyres' 26 Feb 2009 (News)
  Drivers keen to avoid a car insurance claim have been reminded how important it is to look after tyres. According to TyreSafe, the recession has seen an increase in the number of motorists skimping on this area
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  Fiat 'improves fuel efficiency of 500' 9 Feb 2009 (News)
  Drivers looking at buying a car which could help them make savings at the pump may be interested in the latest option being offered on the Fiat 500 range. The manufacturer has revealed customers will be able to choose
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  Drivers urged to prepare for breakdowns 7 Jan 2009 (News)
  As winter tightens its grip on the UK, motorists are being urged to ensure their cars are equipped with items which would prove useful if they were to breakdown in sub-zero temperatures. Research by Kwik-Fit has revealed the majority of drivers in Britain do not carry survival kits
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  Government urges drivers to go green 6 Jan 2009 (News)
  . The government claimed by opting for a more economical vehicle, drivers could save up to three months' worth of fuel annually. Commenting on the new online service, transport minister Andrew Adonis said: "By using the ACT On CO2 search tool, buyers can choose the most fuel-efficient cars and see
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  Police 'closing in on rogue drivers' 17 Nov 2008 (News)
  uninsured drivers was more efficient than it used to be. He stated the police could tell within minutes of pulling someone over whether they had the necessary protection. "There is none of this having to produce your insurance certificate within seven days, you can tell from
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  Crackdown on uninsured drivers 'delivers results' 11 Nov 2008 (News)
  the proportion of motorists without cover has fallen from 1.9 per cent to 1.2 per cent. During the same period, the number of drivers without valid licences has halved and the percentage of road users without an up-to-date MOT certificate has dropped by 2.7 per cent. Road safety minister Jim
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  Women drivers 'pay less than men' after passing test 7 Aug 2008 (News)
  has found that the average cost of an initial cover deal for a man is around £2,841, while a woman pays approximately £1,200 less. Peter Gerrard, head of insurance at the site, remarked that drivers looking to cut costs can consider a number of money-saving tips. He said
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  Ford Mondeo 'used most by drivers' 30 Apr 2008 (News)
  that drivers get a lot of use out of their Renault Lagunas and Saab 9-5s, with the Daewoo Matiz found to be the least used. Duncan McClure Fisher from Warranty Direct commented that the research could prove "invaluable" to some drivers. Indeed
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  Learner drivers allowed on the motorway 4 Jun 2018 (News)
  Learner drivers can legally drive on the motorway from today (4 June) as part of a shake-up intended to help motorists gain experience before they're handed a licence. Only learners driving a vehicle fitted with dual-controls and taught by an approved