Since 2004, regular users of English motorways will have noticed the presence of ‘Traffic Officers’. At first glance, one could be forgiven for mistaking the chequered white 4×4’s for Police units, particularly as most motorists immediately slow down to around 65mph upon seeing them! It seems many of us are still asking, “Who are they, why are they here and what legal powers do they have?”
With Winter just around the corner, I’m writing this article in the hope it might help somebody avoid an accident while driving over the Christmas period. Early darkness, rain and snow can cause even the most experienced drivers to loose control and potentially end up in a nasty accident. Hopefully these tips will help you avoid being the unlucky one.
Wet Weather Driving
British Winters are know better for rain rather than snow, so I’ll start here.
High performance driving schools in the UK
With the popularity of high performance vehicles at an all time high - despite global warming concerns and attacks on motorists finances by the Chancellor - it has never been more important to ensure driving skills are a match for the vehicle. There are many high performance driving schools, courses and instructors throughout the UK and even the car manufacturers like BMW and Porsche are getting in on the action!