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Motoring’s golden age
Soaring petrol prices, exorbitant taxes, punitive duty – surely there’s never been a worse time to be a driver? Well, on at least two counts, it’s actually a golden age for motorists. No, don’t write in, allow me to explain.
Opening soon – the fun bypass
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but cars have been getting cleverer these last few years. It’s a good thing, in the most part, because my impression of drivers is that they’re getting more stupid.
Take me to a hire place
Unlike the many people struggling with the cost of petrol or public transport, I’m lucky enough to live within walking distance of work. In fact, just over a year ago, I sold the car that I could no longer afford to run.
Community driving: all the road rage
There’s an interesting interview on the Freakonomics blog with Tom Vanderbilt, author of the forthcoming book Traffic.
Five tips for entertaining children on a journey
With half term just around the corner, lots of you are probably planning car journeys with your kids. We expect a similar number will be dreading the cry of “are we there yet?” coming from the back seat.
Lady driver to the rescue!
So, you’ve been for a walk in the countryside, only to return to your car to realise that you’ve locked your keys in the boot. It happens to the best of us. The question is - who are you going to call: your wife, who is at home 300 miles away, or the AA?
Fuel for thought
Petrol prices have reached record highs today, with a number of filling stations now pricing a litre at over £1.
Top five things to think of when shopping for driving shoes
A YouGov report has revealed that up to 12 million women in the UK are driving dangerously by wearing inappropriate footwear.
Driving change for Saudi women?
Women in Saudi Arabia are petitioning their rulers for the right to drive.
According to Arab News, it is the first action of a new group calling itself the Society for Protecting and Defending Women’s Rights.
Bad driving site for Eire-ate drivers
Saturday’s Times had an interesting article about a new Irish website where disgruntled motorists can go to vent their spleen at other road users.
