RAC

Fuel prices finally fall after ‘nightmarish’ three months

April finally witessed a break in the constant price rises for petrol, but the RAC says British drivers are still suffering at the pumps.

Waiting more than 3 seconds causes green light anger

New research by the RAC has discovered the optimum time for drivers to move off when traffic lights switch to green.

Drivers face being wrongly fined in yellow box junctions, says RAC

Local authorities across the UK will soon to be allowed to enforce yellow box junction offences. But the RAC wants greater clarity on rules.

Majority of drivers think car headlights are too bright

Research by the RAC finds 88 percent of UK drivers get dazzled by bright headlights on the road – and some have stopped driving at night.

More provisional drivers caught without insurance, reveals DVLA

DVLA data shows that unlicensed drivers and provisional licence holders account for a large number of those caught without insurance.

Breakdowns caused by potholes hit three-year high

New RAC data shows that its breakdown patrols attended 27 pothole-related incidents every day throughout 2021.

Car dependence grows despite drop in commuting

New research by the RAC has found that fewer drivers are making trips to work, but negative attitudes to public transport have grown.

Majority of motorists want smart motorways scrapped

The RAC Report on Motoring 2021 has found that six in ten drivers want a permanent end to all-lane-running on motorways.

Pothole-related breakdowns at record high, says RAC

The RAC blames rise in pothole problems on the ‘parlous state of many roads’ and calls for long-term funding for highways.

Flat battery problems more likely than ever at start of 2021

The RAC is warning motorists to check their cars now, with fewer festive journeys making a New Year flat battery more likely than normal.