Road Politics: Does Your Car Indicate Status?

Road Politics: Does Your Car Indicate Status?

Are we peer pressured into investing 5 figures just to be acknowledged? Why car emblems garner more respect than human life. You gain a driving licence. Excited to get your first car, only to observe the Highway Code is only observed by a fraction of fellow drivers. Since we all drive a piece of metal, [...]

My Secret Driving Pleasures and Regime – I Can’t Be The Only One?

My Secret Driving Pleasures and Regime – I Can’t Be The Only One?

Your car's your own personalised space. Inside, away from onlooking eyes, you lead a different life. Eating cereal, driving barefoot, shaving even, I've heard them all; I'll clarify I haven't done either of these three, scouts honour! What does your double life look like? Ignore my messy bun, my car's used to this by now! [...]

I’ve Passed My Practical Driving Test!

I’ve Passed My Practical Driving Test!

Now's a time for celebration, and a warning that I'm officially allowed on the roads. Yes, yes - you heard that right! I can't believe it. My first manual driving test - I passed! All the early mornings, late nights. The close shaves. Roundabouts. Stalling. Cars beeping me. Driving me off the road. Even one [...]