What does the Budget mean for motorists?
Last month’s Budget announcement contained a bit of cheer for Britain’s motorists – the planned 1.89p per litre rise in fuel duty, which was due to take effect in September, has been scrapped. It’s the longest fuel duty freeze in over 20 years, and in spite of steep rises in both petrol and diesel prices at the pumps, they remain below the record highs seen in March 2012. According to the latest AA fuel price...
Vision and driving: What’s legal and what’s safe?
Good eyesight is essential to good driving – and a legal requirement, too. According to the DVLA, drivers must by law be able to read a standard-size number plate from a distance of 67 feet, as well as having 6/12 visual acuity and an “adequate field of vision” to be able to drive safely. An eyesight test is a standard part of every driving test – but how many people’s vision deteriorates in the many...
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