THE TRUE IMPACT OF COVID ON OUR ROADS

In this article, we shine the headlights on the wide range of issues road users are telling us they are experiencing post lockdown and provide our top hints and tips on how they can come out the other side of the tunnel.

1. Anxious isolators returning to the roads



As many people embraced home working and online deliveries, many cars were left to languish on driveways and in garages.



But since social gatherings, offices, and schools have been the given the green light to return to normal, the nation's roads are almost as busy as they were pre-lockdown.

But living in times of heightened anxiety and a deterioration of driving skills having not driven for a long period of time, has left many reluctant to get back in the driver's seat.



2. MOT tests delayed



Due to the national lockdown, cars, motorcycles, and vans were given a six-month extension to acquire their MOT certificate, resulting in a backlog of millions of tests scheduled for the next month.



While most cars have now passed the six-month extension some motorists may be unaware of when their vehicle's MOT is due and for those who took advantage of exemptions and extensions last year might struggle to satisfy this year's test.



If your vehicle is driving around without a valid MOT, it could mean it is not...