Tag: Driving
Roof-box weight limits: the number to check before the family trip
A roof box can create useful luggage space, but its headline capacity is not the only limit. Here is the UK checklist for the car, bars, box, loading and final safety check.
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Middle-lane hogging: when staying put turns from normal traffic flow into bad driving
The UK rule on middle-lane driving is more nuanced than the usual motorway argument. Here is when to keep left, when traffic flow changes the answer, and how to move safely.
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Parking opposite a driveway: when it becomes a real problem in the UK
Parking opposite a driveway is not automatically banned everywhere, but it can still create an obstruction or breach a local restriction. Here is how to judge the space before you leave the car.
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Those zig-zag lines by a crossing are not a quick parking space
Zig-zag markings at a pedestrian crossing are there to protect sight lines, not to create a handy space for a two-minute stop. Here is the UK rule, the difference from school markings and what to do in slow traffic.
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Can you park on a single yellow line? Read the sign, not the paint
A single yellow line does not mean parking is always banned, or always allowed. This practical UK guide explains how to read the signs, controlled-zone entry plates, kerb marks and local exceptions before leaving the car.
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Why 33mph in a 30 is still speeding, whatever you have heard about cameras
The much-quoted ‘10% plus 2mph’ figure is not a legal allowance. Here is what UK drivers need to know about speed-camera thresholds, signed limits and staying on the right side of the law.
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Is your car actually ready for a towbar? Five checks before you book the fitting
A towbar is not just another accessory. Check the car’s towing approval, weight limits, electrics, insurer and intended trailer before paying for a fitting.
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Fog lights are not for every dark journey: the UK rule drivers get wrong
Fog lamps are for seriously reduced visibility, not simply darkness or rain. Here is when to use them, when to switch them off and why it matters.
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Can you park across a dropped kerb? The UK rules before you block a driveway
Parking across a dropped kerb can obstruct a driveway, wheelchair crossing or cycle route. Here is how the rules work in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and what to do if access is blocked.
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Yellow box junctions: when may you wait in one?
The UK yellow box junction rule is simpler than it looks, but the right-turn exception and traffic-light rules catch out plenty of drivers. Here is when you can enter, when you must wait and how to make the call before the stop line.
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A frost peephole is not enough: clear your windscreen properly before you drive
A small clear patch in a frosted windscreen is not enough for a safe departure. Here is the practical UK routine for clearing ice, mist and snow without damaging the glass or leaving blind spots.
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Flooded road ahead? The UK driver’s stop-or-go guide
A practical UK guide to deciding when to turn around, what to do if your car stalls in floodwater and the checks that matter afterwards.
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