Driving tips

Get handy tips on everything from finding the right driving instructor to passing your driving test first time from the guys at PassSmart.com

defensive driving

A guide to defensive driving

You might think that learning what to do in the driver’s seat is tough enough without having to worry about what everyone else is doing around you, but anticipating other drivers’ actions and expecting the unexpected is all part of … Continue reading

dash cam

Do I need a dash cam?

The Russian dash cam is something which YouTube viewers will probably be familiar with. As highlighted by February’s meteor, the number of dash cams in Russia appears to be higher than in any other country in the world. People from … Continue reading

motorway driving

Motorway driving tips for new drivers

Currently, learner drivers are not allowed to drive on the motorway, and, although they’re able to get a feel for motorway driving on dual carriageways, this lack of experience can leave new drivers feeling nervous about their first motorway trip. … Continue reading

One direction

What cars do One Direction drive?

Whether you love them or hate them, One Direction are everywhere. Since making their debut on our screens three years ago, we’ve watched them transform from school boys to international pop stars almost overnight. With that fame comes money, and … Continue reading

dangerous driving

Turning right & chatting: a dangerous driving habit

What do you find trickiest when behind the wheel? Reversing? Parking? Roundabouts? According to a recent study, it’s none of these things. Instead, the biggest challenge for drivers, and one of the most dangerous driving habits in the UK is, … Continue reading

women drivers

Women drivers told to ditch Ugg boots and Hunters

Women drivers are being warned not to drive in fashionable favourites, Ugg boots or Hunter wellies. Road safety and breakdown cover company, GEM Motoring Assist, have advised drivers (women drivers in particular) to think about their footwear before getting behind … Continue reading

young driver

Young Driver Experience Days in Kent

Are you a young driver itching to get your first taste of life behind the wheel? Hoping to get a bit of on-road experience before you turn 17 and start your driving lessons? If so, you’ve come to the right … Continue reading

alternative fuels

Five wonderfully weird alternative fuels

To most of us, the fuel choices for our car are petrol, diesel or – if you’re very green – electricity. Of course, these aren’t the only fuel options out there, they’re just the most common. Let’s look at some … Continue reading

Tariq

Tariq’s tips for saving fuel

In this guest post Tariq Musaji, an eco-driving evangelist and Managing Director of Farrah Driver Training ltd, gives us some top tips for saving money on your fuel bill. During the past two years, the price of petrol and diesel … Continue reading

Halloween

Halloween special: Car urban legends

Happy Halloween! Since it’s the spookiest day of the year, it seems like a great time to share some good old fashioned scary stories. Turn down the lights, turn off the telly and settle down for some ghoulish fun, PassSmart … Continue reading