Safety

Cars are certainly becoming more convenient: many vehicles now have keyless technology that allows a driver to dispense with fiddly keys and to just use a fob to open and even start them up in a moment. But here at Big Motoring World we were concerned to hear recently that they may not be becoming more secure as a result of these advances - with thieves exploiting the technology to quickly and easily steal new cars. A growing trend So, how do they do it? Well, all it takes is a simple devics - w...

The UK has been in the grip of some seriously testing weather in the last few weeks, so we thought a timely reminder of how to drive safely in the snow might be in order. Here's a quick primer on winter driving from the AA.

When was the last time you had an eye test? And can you remember the eye test element of the driving test you took all those years ago? For most people it was a case of trying to read a car number plate across a car park at a set distance. As we get older, our eyesight deteriorates - it's a sad fact of life, but one that seems to have passed the motoring authorities by. Here at Big Motoring World we were struck by a recent call for stricter eye test regulation for drivers from a major UK road s...

We all understand the need to stay focused as we drive. After all, driving is a complex business - it requires a huge amount of concentration to keep an eye on the road ahead while operating a complex and potentially deadly, fast-moving piece of machinery. But, we also know that maintaining that focus - particularly over a long drive - isn’t always easy. So, here at Big Motoring World we weren’t surprised to hear about some recent research that has shown just how distracted some of ...

Here at Big Motoring World, we were really pleased to hear about a new feature on the latest iPhone software that we hope will really make a difference to driver safety. The Do Not Disturb for Driving feature on iOS11 is specifically designed to prevent people from being distracted by messages while they’re on the road. Do not disturb We’ve talked in previous posts about the dangers of drivers using a mobile - whether handheld or hands-free - and the impact it has on the reaction...