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New research has revealed the truth behind our love-affair with driving – with freedom, personal space and being in control of our own destiny topping the chart. Top 10 reasons why driving gives Brits the feelgood factor I can get anywhere, anytime, anyhow (45%) I love being in my own space …

Citroen has teamed up with Yoga guru Michael James Wong to launch Citroen ‘Car Yoga’ which features five unique poses. Inspired by the new Citroen C3 and the Citroen Advanced Comfort system “to promote relaxed and stress-free driving”, each pose has been designed to help Yoga-practising drivers and passengers unwind, …

One in four motorists have driven their car without wearing a seatbelt, according to a new study. Research revealed a large percentage of drivers flout the law by refusing to buckle up, usually to drive short distances to local shops or around areas where they live. Moving their car from …

Sunshine is in short supply at this time of the year, but driving into the glaring low winter sun can be extremely dangerous. In fact, in 2015, dazzling sun was a factor in more than 2,500 crashes, including 17 fatalities. Here’s IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) RoadSmart’s head of driving …

New punishments due in 2017 will deter 91% of motorists from using mobile phones whilst driving, new research has revealed. An update to the law regarding mobile phone usage whilst driving could see the number of offenders drop dramatically, according to the study by leading vehicle leasing company, Leasing Options. …

Most motorists believe the Government should introduce technology to disable certain phone functions for the sake of safety, according to new research. Fitting all cars with some form of blocking device was considered a more effective plan than harsher penalties or more education as road users reveal they cannot resist …

At this time of the year there’s rightly a focus on drink driving, but did you know it’s also dangerous to drive whilst dehydrated? Two in three (67%) drivers in the UK fail to recognise major symptoms of dehydration including slower reaction times, loss of focus and muscle cramps, potentially …

Nearly one million licence holders in Britain haven’t driven since passing their test, new research has revealed. A poll conducted by comparethemarket.com also found that one in 10 of all licence-holders in Britain haven’t driven in the past year – with a crisis of confidence and financial barriers stopping them …

There are numerous myths surrounding drink-driving, some of which are actually widely believed. Drink driving is back in the spotlight because the number of drunk drivers involved in accidents has risen for the first time in a decade. In 2015, 3,450 drivers failed a breath test after a crash – …

Summer is here and the holiday season is fast approaching – check out these top tips for staying safe on the road. The advice comes from Motor Codes – the government-backed consumer watchdog for the automotive industry. “With the lure of the summer sunshine, motorists can get caught up in …