Is undertaking a lane hogger on the motorway illegal?

Previously, when people ask for your advice regarding passing dawdler on the nearside, you have said that it is not illegal to undertake. Furthermore, one of your correspondents has said that the safer...

Why did my emergency braking system trigger for no reason?

I was driving at 60mph on an A-road, the vehicle in front was 150 yds ahead also doing 60mph. Suddenly without any warning the emergency braking warning light flashed on, the sound bleeped and the brakes...

What does DCC actually change on a Volkswagen Golf?

Does the DCC option on a VW Golf Match enable the suspension to be made either softer or firmer? The VW website implies this is the case, but my local dealer - who is trying to sell me a car without DCC...

Will driving with the handbrake accidentally on cause damage?

While I was driving the red brake system warning light came on so I turned round and headed for home. When I got home I discovered I'd been driving with the hand brake on for four miles. When I let the...

Is driving with an interior light on illegal?

My wife has some eyesight issues which can make driving in the dark difficult because of approaching headlights. An eye specialist has recommended that she tries night driving with the interior light turned...

Are there any guidelines about how much someone should drive to maintain their competence?

My 24 year old son has had a licence since he was 18. He has never driven a lot although I have no doubts about his competence. He is not likely to need a car for the foreseeable future. Are there any...

What do I need to drive a left hand drive car in the UK?

I have to drive to the UK in my left hand drive 2021 Honda Jazz. Do I have to: 1) adjust the headlamps 2) have a FR sticker 3) adjust the car to count in miles not km 4) anything else I haven't thought...

Why are drivers so afraid to use bus lanes when they can legally?

Why are motorists so afraid to use bus lanes when they can legally. The Highway Code is quite specific about returning the left side the road when safe to do so.

Why does my new car occassionally pull to the side?

My car is a 2024 Suzuki Swift All-Grip. On some rural sloping roads it will momentarily slightly pull to one side or another. It's happened 3 times in 4 months. Otherwise it drives straight. Could the...

What can be done about middle lane hoggers?

Lane hoggers are one of my pet hates, where people unnecessarily sit in the middle lane or even lane 3 or 4 lane of motorways. Effectively they are reducing a 3/4 lane down to a 2 lane road. If courtesy...