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There is a new hazard on our roads - that of very large agricultural vehicles which are appearing in increasing numbers and are travelling longer and longer distances. On main roads they cause long tailbacks...
I have Yokohama W Drive drive fitted to my 4wd diesel auto Nissan Qashqai; when driving in snow should you have the ABS/EBD turned on or off - I am receiving conflicting advice? Also is it better in...
My mother recently had an accident in her Chevrolet Matiz when she got her foot caught between the accelerator and the brake. Are the pedals on this car too close together? Is this a hazard? Have there...
I would strongly advise PS, who wrote about space-saver spare wheels, and anyone else who has one, not to venture out on a motorway with one fitted. A few months ago, the AA fitted my space-saver spare...
It is tragic to hear about so many deaths and injuries of roadworkers on our motorways, but, while in no way condoning the actions of some drivers who drive at over 70mph after passing roadworks signs,...
I have been looking at a number of articles/videos on what the safest type of car is and some say you can't beat the laws of physics so they recommend a big heavy car, others say that new modern cars have...
I am looking for a car for my family to drive with three essentials; safety, economy and reliability. I am thinking of solid SAAB-like safety rather than gizmos, and the economy should come from an optimised...
It is rare that I use the left-foot braking advice that you give for driving automatics. However, I am sure it saved me from an accident recently when approaching a narrow bridge only to find a large HGV...
IB of New Milton referred to electric handbrakes. They may be more efficient as a ‘parking brake’ but, at a stroke, car manufacturers are disposing of a vital handbrake function: its use as an ‘emergency...
Is the Yaris Hybrid 2012 a safe car regarding electromagnetic radiation? Is there a health risk? My kids will be sitting in the back, and that question is holding me from buying it?
 

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