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The World’s Biggest Zorb

In Nissan, Short Cuts by Jonathan Humphrey

A Zorb with a car inside, make a note of it. Loaded with a full-sized Nissan Note safely cushioned inside.   The giant inflatable ball, which measured six metres in diameter and more than 18 metres in circumference, was constructed to highlight Nissan’s Safety Shield technology featured on the Nissan Note, its popular small family car. The Nissan Note, packed with innovative safety technology. Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot …

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A More Sophisticated Volvo V40 Cross Country

In Short Cuts, Volvo by Jonathan Humphrey

The V40 – always an enjoyable car to drive. The V40 is now available with the 2-litre, 4 cylinder Drive-e power train which has been introduced to much of the range in the last year. Volvo are confident thats this efficiency focus on their power trains across the entire range is welcome and desirable – Read More

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Do Not Crash Your Car While Distracted

In Featured Articles, Road Safety by Jonathan Humphrey

The IAM warns drivers about the dangers of distracted driving Research found that nearly one in ten drivers admit to crashing their cars because they were distracted. Just under one in twenty drivers say that someone was injured in the crash. The IAM/Vision Critical survey, which polled nearly 1500 regular UK drivers aged 18 years and over, also found that …

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IAM Driving safety advice for floods and storms

In Driving in the UK, Family, Featured Articles, Road Safety by Jonathan Humphrey

As the UK’s weather slowly deteriorates even more this week, the IAM has released their safety advice on driving safely in the coming floods and storms   The Road safety charity the IAM, offering advice from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. With the severe weather warnings in place throughout the UK. He offers tips and advice on driving in storms and …

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How to Drive Smoothly by the IAM

In Driving in the UK, Family, Road Safety by Jonathan Humphrey

Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger explains an advanced driving technique How to use IPSGA, to help you to drive as smoothly as possible: Information. What’s going on all around you? Check your mirrors to work out the movements of other road users as well as keep an eye on the road ahead. Position. After confirming it’s safe, take the best …

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When Driving, How well do you know Your Highway Code?

In Driving in the UK by Jonathan HumphreyLeave a Comment

The Lack of knowledge over the Highway Code is seriously putting lives at risk in the UK. A new survey conducted by Goodyear has revealed. Results from a group of 5000 motorists confirmed a large percentage could not answer correctly knowledge and picture questions from the Highway Code. Goodyear has launched a safety together campaign to coincide with the launch …