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Family Road Trips from Exeter: Stress-Free Travel with Tyres in Barnsley

For many Exeter families, the idea of a road trip brings equal measures of excitement and organisation. Whether it’s heading north to visit relatives, taking a break in the countryside, or setting off towards Yorkshire for a family day out, preparation is key. Snacks, chargers, and entertainment for the children usually top the list – but ensuring the car itself is ready is just as important.

Preparing for the Journey

With the M5 acting as the starting point for most long drives from Exeter, many families will be familiar with the challenge of keeping children occupied...

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79% of drivers aren’t calm when making a holiday car journey

Packing the car and setting off on holiday can be a chaotic experience for many UK holidaymakers, as a new survey of more than 1,000 UK drivers, by Toyota, shows that almost one in 10 (9 per cent) have had to turn back because they’ve forgotten something every time they’ve gone on holiday. A further 42 per cent admit they’ve sometimes had to turn back.

Younger drivers seem more likely to forget something, as 17 per cent of 25 to 34-year-old drivers said they’ve had to turn back every time, compared with only three per cent of the over-55s.

More than half of those surveyed...

Grasping the severity of a conviction for driving under the influence

Being arrested for driving under the influence is only the beginning. If you end up with a conviction, life may never be quite the same again. As any of the Toronto DUI attorneys can confirm, the repercussions from having a conviction on your record can impact your life for a long time. Here are some of the things that will happen.

Convictions Are Expensive

If you think that all the conviction will trigger is paying a modest fine, think again. The fines are sufficient to act as a deterrent for repeating the same mistake. If you’ve already been down this road once, the...

How to improve the image of parking lots? How to improve the security of a parking lot?

Driving on the roads, paying attention to driving and respecting traffic signals is very important when being behind the wheel. Some drivers forget that the timing of parking the car in parking lots is also important.

A study found that 20% of all accident-related insurance claims were related to incidents that occurred within parking limits. Accidents like these could continue to happen if drivers and pedestrians do not pay due attention to the dangers of these situations. In the rush to find a parking space, many drivers make many dangerous maneuvers. Obstacles and obstructions...

You're backseat-driving me mad!

BRITAIN’S fed-up motorists have come up with a top ten of the most irritating things that backseat drivers say…and the worst is: “You should have gone the other way.”

A nationwide study showed that 83 per cent of drivers regularly suffer from unhelpful passenger comments, and the main culprit is usually their partner.

Among the most annoying phrases are, “Aren’t you a bit close to the car in front” and “Do you know it’s a 30mph limit here?”, according to research by insurance experts Money Expert .

The top ten worst backseat driver sayings are:

1. You...

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What are car reverse lights? Most pedestrians don’t have a clue

Most non-drivers don’t have a clue how to tell if a car is about to reverse into them, new research has found.

Only 44 per cent of non-drivers surveyed by YouGov for Injury Prevention Week (17-21 August) knew to look out for reverse lights.

“When walking behind a parked car everyone should be aware that it is about to reverse towards you when those white lights come on,” said Sam Elsby, president of APIL, a national not-for-profit group which hosts Injury Prevention Week.

Some of the more worrying responses to the survey question about how to tell if a vehicle...

What to Do if You Ever Get Caught Driving Under Influence

Whether it’s driving back home from a boozy party or a “gardening” session at a friend’s place, instances of DUIs are sadly all too common nationwide. It may be that you’ve failed to make prior arrangements, got an emergency across town, and had no other choice but to get behind the wheel. Regardless, getting pulled over under these circumstances can get you in quite a bit of trouble. So, to help you minimize the damage, we go over what you should and shouldn’t do, as well as how to behave if you’re ever caught driving under the influence.

Remain Collected and Calm

Provided you’...

Baby on Board: What are the Best Cars for Car Seats?

Certain vehicles are better for car seats than other. Check out this guide to figure out the best cars for car seats and keep your little one safe.

As a new parent, you would do just about anything to keep your baby safe. And that should most certainly include a safe way for them to travel in the car.

But instead of spending hours researching car models and car seat models, just read the brief guide below for everything you need to know about the best cars for car seats.

Best SUV For Car Seats

If you're looking for space for kids and cargo, consider a...

The memory mishaps that could cost drivers thousands of pounds

Drivers are risking thousands of pounds of fines or even losing their licence due to forgetting to renew every-day costs such as their MOT, tax, or car insurance.

MoneySuperMarket has dived into DVSA, DVLA and Department of Transport data to reveal the number of drivers who forget to renew important car documents .

According to the latest figures from the DVSA, over 7 million people were late in renewing their MOT in 2019, putting themselves at risk of being fined up to £1,000. However, the data showed that 81% of all late MOTs were renewed within three months of their...

Tips for safe car shipping services to another state

According to Move.org, Americans prefer moving to different states for professional reasons or better income opportunities. In 2018-19, around 34% of the US citizens moved to different states to enjoy a better standard of living.

But, shipping a car to another state may have different reasons. You either have to give the car to someone in another state, or you do not want to drive the vehicle for such long distances when relocating. Hence, the best solution to these problems is hiring the best car shipping company and following these tips.

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11 Helpful Tips to Use While Learning to Drive

If you want to learn driving a car, you have to make it a goal and try until you achieve it. That’s because learning to drive is indeed a stressful and time-consuming task. Many of them give up this learning process in the mid-way, but if you have decided to learn driving regardless of the efforts, then nothing can stop you from achieving it.

When you start learning to drive, you will have to consider a lot of things such as maintaining balance, paying attention, gathering information about the basics of driving, etc. Although the task can be overwhelming and stressful at the...

Motoring

Family Road Trips from Exeter: Stress-Free Travel with Tyres in Barnsley

79% of drivers aren’t calm when making a holiday car journey

Grasping the severity of a conviction for driving under the influence

How to improve the image of parking lots? How to improve the security of a parking lot?

You're backseat-driving me mad!

What are car reverse lights? Most pedestrians don’t have a clue

What to Do if You Ever Get Caught Driving Under Influence

Baby on Board: What are the Best Cars for Car Seats?

The memory mishaps that could cost drivers thousands of pounds

Tips for safe car shipping services to another state

11 Helpful Tips to Use While Learning to Drive

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