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5 ways to avoid traffic jams

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There’s no feeling more gutting, than leaving work in need of a cuppa and a warm bed, only to see a trail of cars in front of you stretching as far as the eye can see. Traffic jams are somewhat inevitable – in fact, figures released by the Department for Transport revealed that the number of vehicles on the road could increase by between 17 and 51 percent from 2015 to 2050. However, we have five tips that will help you avoid your next delay. 1.      Keep an ear out for radio alerts Whether your taste is Heart, Capital or BBC Radio – these radio stations will give you the lowdown on any incidents that might hinder your travel. You can get live updates whilst you drive, with the added benefit of hearing your favourite tunes on the road. 2.      Time your routes accordingly This doesn’t protect you from that crash on the M4, but if you fear the heavy rush hour from hell, you might want to consider rising for work an hour earlier (o...

Laws that all drivers should know

The legal drink drive limit I for one believe that if you intend to drive then you should not drink at all as alcohol has different effects on different people. However, not everyone knows what the actual limit is. It is hard to say what it is in units or amount of drink because it is measured in the breath and the blood. If someone is caught with over 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, or 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres. Know your limits drivers. If you feel tipsy, put the keys away and call a taxi. Middle lane hogging In 2015 a van driver became the first person to be prosecuted for hogging the middle lane. It is actually against the law to do so and you could end up with a fine and three points on your license if you are prosecuted. Car tax With the scrapping of the paper tax disc came a new law. Did you know it is illegal to sell a vehicle with its car tax? When a car is sold, the tax has to be cancelled and the new owner has to tax the car from scr...