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As the summer weather seems to be blazing, there are a few laws that you need to be aware of. You can be caught out for things you might not realise – keep reading to find out how you can stay safe on the roads. Hay fever medication With the high temperature comes high pollen levels. You might be suffering from a few allergies this season – but have you checked the box of antihistamines you’re taking to see the side effects? Some of them can cause drowsiness and grogginess, and the law states that if you’re driving is impaired because of this then you can face a fine or even lose your license. Avoid chlorphenamine, hydroxyzine and promethazine, and instead try to use cetirizine, loratadine and fexofenadine. If you’re unsure, check the back of the box before you take them or speak to your pharmacist. Breaking a car window If you see a dog left in a car on a hot day, your first instinct may be to smash the window and rescue the pet, as the temperatures in a car ...

When we book our car in for an MOT, we know there are certain things that can make it fail. We know that if the headlights don’t work that they’ll need fixing, or if our tyres are worn out they’ll need replacing. However, there are some other ways you can fail that you might not have considered. Air fresheners There’s nothing better than a new car smell, but it doesn’t last forever. Once it’s worn away you may enlist an air freshener to keep the car smelling like it did on day one. However, anything hanging from your rear-view mirror that could obstruct your view will make you fail your MOT. Try not to hang anything off your mirror – there are plenty of air fresheners you can get that clip into the vents. If you can only get ones that hang, make sure they’re small and discreet. A messy car In order for a garage to carry out an MOT, they are going to need access to the car. If it’s filled with junk and mess, it will make it difficult for the garage to carry out the che...

We’ve all heard of Route 66 – one of the first highways in the US and certainly the most famous. It was an important route for people moving west in the 1930s and communities living on the route found relief in the route as more traffic meant more business to their shops and restaurants. Now it’s a popular road trip, boasting attractions, ghost towns and classic American diners. However, Route 66 isn’t the only road trip worth doing in America. We want to share with you some other road trips you can do to explore the United States. Overseas Highway [ https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/557742735102078093/ ] Also known as ‘The Highway that goes to Sea’, this highway runs from Miami to Key West in Florida. It’s perfectly doable in a day – if you drive it in one sitting, it should only take around four hours. However, we recommend that you take some time to really experience the scenery. You’ll cross 42 bridges over the ocean and hop over a number of islands that you can...