Automated Lane-Keeping Systems (ALKS) would be the very first type of ‘self-driving’, hands-free method of driving to be legalised in the UK, according to the Department for Transport. This jaw-dropping technology can control the speed of a car up to 37mph (60km/h), as well as the position of the car in a single lane. The…Continue reading
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Speed Limiters to be Installed in UK Cars
All new cars sold in the UK and Europe from 2022 will have speed limiters installed to automatically prevent drivers exceeding the speed limit. The new vehicle safety rules were provisionally agreed by the EU. The Department for Transport confirmed that the rules will also apply in the UK, despite Brexit. Alongside the speed-limiting devices,…Continue reading
The Truth About Cycling Myths
If you’re thinking about beginning to cycle instead of drive, there will undoubtedly be certain preconceptions that are putting you off. You’ll be pleased to know, they aren’t actually true. ‘Cyclists don’t pay road tax’ While this is a common way for angry drivers to rage about cyclists, it is true. However, neither do drivers.…Continue reading