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Factsheets
Avoiding a breakdown
Car drivers may be able to avoid an unnecessary breakdown if they familiarise themselves with their owner's handbook and have their vehicle serviced regularly.
Buying second-hand cars
The RAC Car Data Check will reveal whether a car has any outstanding finance against it, has been written off or reported stolen to the Police.
Cost of motoring
The RAC Insurance Cost of Motoring Index is an in-depth piece of research which tracks all costs associated with owning and running 17 different models of car.
Drink and drug driving
Nearly 1 in 6 of all deaths on Britain's roads involves drivers who are over the legal alcohol limit.
Driving in wet weather
Firstly, consider if your journey is really necessary - only travel where there is no other option.
Driving whilst tired
The DfT estimates that driver sleepiness is a factor in up to 20,000 accidents on UK roads per year.
Environmental motoring
There is strong evidence that emissions of greenhouse gases are changing the world's climate. The main greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide (CO2), produced when fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas for energy are burned.
Fixed penalties
Most speeding offences are dealt with through the fixed penalty procedure. Currently, this system doesn't grade such driving offences according to their severity.
Food on the move
The food we eat can have a huge impact on concentration levels, but surprisingly few people consider the effect that food consumed can have on driving ability.
Fuel prices
The UK has virtually the cheapest pre-tax fuel but the most expensive post-tax fuel in the EU.
Hard shoulder running
The Government aims to reduce congestion by maximising the capacity of the existing motorway network.
High occupancy vehicle lanes
The Government has pledged to reduce traffic congestion in its 10-year transport plan, set out in 2000 and reasserted in 2004's 'The Future of Transport' white paper.
Hints and tips
You don't see many elephants on the motorway, but if you count just two it'll help you keep a safe distance from the next car. One elephant. Two elephants. That'll put two seconds between you and the car in front.
Luggage loads
In the unfortunate event of an accident or severe braking, any object in the rear of the vehicle will be thrown forward.
Motoring safety and security
Our easy to follow advice will help keep you safe.
Protecting your car against theft
There was a 23 per cent rise in the number of smashed side windows reported in 2006 due to opportunistic thieves grabbing expensive gadgets left in clear view in unattended cars.
RAC European motoring
The items you are required to carry with you in your vehicle can vary from country to country.
RAC Rescue
RAC provides breakdown assistance cover 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to around 7 million motorists across the UK.
RAC top tips for festival goers
Give your vehicle a 'once over' before you set off. Check your tyres aren't damaged and are the right pressure, check your lights are clean and working and your water and oil are topped up.
RAC vehicle checks
RAC offers two services to help minimise the risks associated with buying a used car - Car Data Checks and Vehicle Inspections.
Responsible motoring
In 2005, 79% of the 499 billion vehicle kilometres travelled in Great Britain were accounted for by cars.
Road pricing
A good transport infrastructure is essential to the health of the UK economy. However, traffic congestion is now more commonplace and this presents a real problem - unpredictable journey times and lengthy delays all add to the costs of UK businesses.
Safer motorway driving
Motorways have a far better accident record than any other parts of our national road system. But every year we see crashes on the motorway that could have been prevented.
Summer motoring
Not preparing your car for summer motoring could increase the risk of an inconvenient upset such as a breakdown.
Towing tips
Whether you are towing a horse box, a caravan or a boat it is imperative that you take special care to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
Traffic management
The Government passed the Traffic Management Act in 2004 to provide better conditions for all road users through proactive management by the Highways Agency (HA) of the national and local road network.
Uninsured driving
In the UK there are an estimated 1.2 million people - about one in every twenty motorists currently on the road - driving without insurance.
Winter motoring
Not preparing a car for winter motoring could increase the risk of an inconvenient upset such as a breakdown.