Road safety resources
Staying safe on the road, in the conditions Britain actually throws at you.
About this section
Here you will find guides to driving in snow, ice, fog, rain and heat, the checks worth doing before you set off, and how to share the road safely with cyclists, motorbikes and pedestrians. There is also what to do when things go wrong (breaking down on the motorway, being involved in a collision) and the myths that are worth ignoring.
Relevant whether you passed last month or twenty years ago.
Summer driving myths: fact or fiction?
Everything you need to know about defensive driving
What is defensive driving The year 2020 saw over 100,000 road traffic casualties, even with drivers using the roads a whole lot…
The Dutch Reach: everything you need to know
Have any of you heard of a thing called the dutch reach? We’re big fans of the cyclists of the world and…
Rear-facing vs forward-facing car seats
As rear-facing car seats become more and more popular in the UK, we look into some of the facts...
What to do if you break down on the motorway
Sometimes breakdowns can't be avoided. Here's what to do if you breakdown on a motorway.
What to do after a car accident
If you're unlucky enough to be involved in an accident, here are the immediate steps you need to follow.
Driving in winter: tips for driving in rain, snow and ice
As days get shorter, colder and icier, make sure you and your car are ready for winter.