Drivers

In this situation, the pedestrian has right of way, not the car (Picture: Andrew O'Brien)

Drivers' ignorance of law change is potentially lethal for pedestrians Alastair Dalton

You can check your tyre depth by using the border of a 20p coin

A simple hack can save drivers from a £2,500 fine and a driving ban

Some drivers rule themselves out of car finance options based on assumptions about their credit score

Ad Feature Drivers wrongly assume they won't qualify for car finance

Halfords recruited Judi Love as their Wheel Life Worry Whisperer to keep Brits safe on the roads

A quarter of motorists are driving potentially dangerous cars

Drivers tracked by AI cameras face fines for dropping litter on roads

5.096 million units were sold in six months

Ad Feature China's auto exports hit record high

Lamtto's new 11" car display has an HD screen and an Android operating system

Lamtto 11-inch display review

Nicholas Muirhead of the Scottish Leather Group

Five historic Scotland 500 using innovation to drive growth

Drivers with parking fines offered free tickets for Fringe musical

Scenic views are also the cause of many arguments in the car

Motorists would rather take the scenic route than the fastest

Drivers are presenting an opportunity to resolve life’s greatest struggles all from the car seat

Ad Feature Brits use summer road trips to settle life's biggest problems

The Tom by TomTom device provides speed camera, traffic and road hazard alerts without a monthly subscription

This TomTom camera alert device is now under £37

Those assisting with the wildfire said they are still trying to contain it

Cairngorms fire: Helicopters assist as water pumped from Loch Morlich

The wildfire which started near Ryvoan Bothy is ongoing

Cairngorms wildfire: A9 lane closed as blaze expands

e.l.f. is supporting thousands of learner drivers

Ad Feature e.l.f. offers free driving lessons

What Edinburgh Trams has advised passengers to carry during heatwave

Kilmarnock Station

Exclusive ScotRail doubles journey time on 'forgotten' routes by using buses

The crash happened on Summerfield Place in Inverallochy.

Cyclist, 51, fighting for his life after horror crash

Plates4Less says it first noticed a significant increase in business-related enquiries during 2022

Ad Feature Business number plate sales double

OEG is backed by Apollo

Scale of US interests in Scotland’s largest firms revealed

Sanya has officially secured its spot as Round 7 2026/27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship

Ad Feature Sanya locks In Formula E return as 2027 Asian leg's season opener

Campaign launched to stop wind farm near NC500 'wrecking' landscape

Younger motorists are increasingly choosing older vehicles as insurance and ownership costs continue to rise

Today's young drivers are ditching modern cars for cheaper classics

Nearly four in 10 are open to using a driverless taxi

Ad Feature New research reveals half of UK women would consider a driverless taxi

Traffic Scotland have warned of huge queues on the M9 and M90 heading towards the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston, where the Royal Highland Show kicks off this morning.

Huge traffic queues building heading towards Royal Highland Show

We check all the mechanical aspects of a used car before buying - but there are other checks many people fail to make when they take the plunge

The used car checks every buyer should make before handing over money

Royal Highland Show

Drivers warned of 'heavy traffic' ahead of Royal Highland Show

NC500 generates £100m - but also damage, litter and poor driving

The on-slip at Gilmerton is closed due to debris on the carriageway

City bypass on-slip closed due to ‘debris’ on carriageway

The incident took place in a lane near Clyde Street in Glasgow city centre.

Woman sexually assaulted near River Clyde as police launch appeal

If you're in the market for a used car there are some simple ways to protect yourself

The costly used car mistake more drivers are trying to avoid

A falling rocks sign on the A83 near the Rest and Be Thankful

Landslip-prone Rest & Be Thankful: Clear run for drivers after 2 years

Buying a used car needn't be the leap of faith it once was

The used car mistake that could cost buyers thousands

A planned increase in fuel duty has also been postponed

UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions amid fuel price rise

Autofusion has expanded its reach across the UK over the years

Ad Feature Autofusion undergoes rapid national expansion

Breaking Big hike in Edinburgh Airport drop-off charge announced

The Iran oil crisis has cost UK drivers £2 billion through higher fuel prices

Iran oil crisis costs UK drivers £2 billion through higher fuel prices

More than 70,000 motorists were fined for using their mobiles at the wheel over the last three years

Motorists have been fined £14 million for mobile phone use

Rail firm seeks to capitalise on high fuel prices with petrol pump ads

smart has moved determinedly into the premium electric SUV market.

Ad Feature Why larger and smarter EVs are ruling the streets

The crash occurred on the A92 between Bridge of Don and Blackdog at around 5.48am.

Crash closes busy Aberdeen road with emergency services at the scene

Signs on fuel pumps at the Asda Texaco petrol station in Clapham, south London. Some petrol pumps are witnessing "temporary shortages" due to tight supply linked to the conflict in the Middle East, the boss of Asda has warned

War causing ‘temporary shortages’ at some petrol pumps, says Asda boss

Three Scots cities are in the top 10

Scots city has UK's highest rate of potholes - with two more in top 10

Time is running out to check if you're entitled to compensation for being missold car finance

Millions may have overpaid on car finance – here’s how to spot it

Worn tyres can be more dangerous than using a phone behind the wheel

Time is running out to find out if you're entitled to car finance miss-selling compensation

Drivers urged to check finance deals after commission investigation

Millions of drivers who bought cars on finance before 2021 may have been overcharged due to commission arrangements now under investigation

Drivers may be owed car finance compensation – here’s how to check

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