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Jack Doolan was caught on dashcam swerving across the M25 in Hertfordshire after a space saver tyre burst. He was taken to court after the crash.

Driver caught on video swerving across M25 as tyre bursts

The lorry trailer stuck on a gantry between junction 17 at Cribbs Causeway and junction 18 at Avonmouth

Motorist in court after lorry stuck pointing upwards on motorway

UK motorist convicted for driving with a bizarre item tied to his roof - after being warned

Motorist disqualified for driving with this huge item tied to roof

Watch: British driver ‘almost kills’ police officer after ramming car in high-speed chase

Watch: Driver ‘almost kills’ police officer in high-speed chase

DVLA manages everything from driving licences to car tax

DVLA warns of driving licence delays as 100 workers strike for 15 days

Drink & drug driver jailed after killing 17-year-old girl in car crash

Man who crashed into Downing Street charged with indecent child images

Frankie Jules-Hough. (Photo: GoFundMe)

GoFundMe for family of pregnant mum who died in crash raises over £40k

The car is seen smashing into the lorry.

Watch as driver runs a red light before smashing into a lorry

Local charities play an essential role in supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our community, from elderly members of the community who struggle to leave their homes, to people with disabilities, who require transportation to medical appointments. Photo: VC Dacorum - Martyn Milner.

Kind-hearted volunteer drivers help get Dacorum charities into gear

If you’re guilty of leaving it to the last minute to put petrol in your car , here’s how far you will be able to make it without breaking down

How far your car can travel with fuel light on according to research

If you’re guilty of leaving it to the last minute to put petrol in your car , here’s how far you will be able to make it without breaking down

Traffic police drones could be common place across the UK very soon - Credit: Adobe

Traffic police to roll out new cunning way to catch reckless motorists

Watch: Drug dealer attempts to evade police by driving on train tracks

You should avoid doing these things on your phone while driving - or face a fine or points on your licence.

Things you should avoid doing on your phone while driving

Mobile Speed Camera Van

Unmarked mobile speed camera vans introduced by police

Here’s how you can claim compensation from your local council if your car has been damaged by a pothole

How to claim pothole damages from your local council

Alnwick has been revealed as the easiest place to pass your driving test in the UK.

DVSA driving examiner strike dates - how it will affect driving tests

Footage shows the driver using his elbow to control the car transporter (Photo: Highways England)

Watch the moment police catch lorry driver using elbows to steer

The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers this weekend

DVLA issues urgent warning to drivers this weekend - what to know

Police officers overtaking a heavily-laden car transporter were shocked to discover the driver was using just one elbow to control the huge vehicle as he travelled along a busy motorway.

National Highways to patrol major motorway in unmarked lorries

The UK’s most dangerous roundabouts have been revealed

Top 20 ‘most dangerous roundabouts’ in UK according to data

Warning issued to motorists feeling ill as 20 percent risk £2,500 fine

Urge to observe winter driving laws when driving in snow (photo: Shutterstock)

How to drive safely when wind, rain and snow hit

Kent tops the list as the most dangerous region for drivers during the festive period

Kent Tops List of The UK's Most Dangerous Region for Drivers in December

(PHILIPPE DESMAZES/AFP via Getty Images)

New motorway camera rules could land drivers with £100 fine and three points

Online scams can cost drivers thousands of pounds

Beware these online scams that could cost motorists thousands

These are the biggest stressors for UK drivers - do you agree? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the biggest stressors for UK drivers - do you agree?

Robin Williams and Forest Whitaker in The Butler

Stars of The Butler talk about their new White House roles
Forest Whitaker is centre stage in another slice of slightly sugary social history looking back at changing attitudes to race and class in the United States.

Nissan’s silencing the city

Now there are one million motorists aged 80 or more

Road safety: Why do we know so little about our motors?

Motoring: Take care on bank holiday roads, says charity