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Six Things to Consider Before Purchasing Your First Vehicle

Purchasing your first ever car is a moment to be proud of. This vehicle will take you on countless adventures and you will probably make memories that will last a lifetime.

Everyone remembers their first car, but little people remember how difficult it is to choose one. There are so many factors to consider, as well as so many choices on the market, that it makes picking your first vehicle harder than you’d think.

To make things a little bit easier, we’ve compiled a guide for first-time buyers on all the aspects you should consider before you purchase your new vehicle.

Young Driver Electric Firefly Review

Young Driver Electric Firefly is a one of a kind two seater car designed specifically for children aged five to ten, to help them master the basics of driving. If you are looking for an ideal Christmas gift this year, why not treat them to a chance to get behind the wheel of a car! Young Driver is offering my readers 15% off for a Firefly lesson using code ET15, valid until 22nd Dec 2017 online or over the phone.

Anki Overdrive Starter Kit Review

Anki Overdrive Starter kit comes with everything you need to start your battle and race the robotic Supercars of the future! This intelligent battle-racing game comes with the supercars that has a self-aware robot driven by Artificial Intelligence.

Mercedes-Benz World Review

Last week, we decided to visit Mercedes-Benz World which was about 20 minutes from where we were in Thorpe Park. This was our second visit and each time we can spent at least 1.5 hours exploring exhibitions, getting up close to legendary Mercedes-Benz vehicles and sitting in a few!

The Benefits Of Learning To Drive As A Parent & How This Can Help Your Kids

You may think that being an established driver is essential by the time you have kids and that once your children are old enough to learn it will stand you in good stead to pass on your wordly knowledge. After all, if you’re experienced and in a good position to help them get through the learning process such as giving them driving sessions in the family car between their lessons.

While this is all true, there can actually be significant advantages if you’re not a licence holder but are in fact learning to drive when they’re old enough to realise what you’re doing but not old enough yet to take their own test.

Keeping Teen Drivers Safe On The Road

One in five young drivers get into a car accident the first year they obtain their driver’s license. Usually, they happen on their way home from school or when they are driving with their friends. Statistics also suggest that the higher the number of passengers inside the car, the higher the probability of figuring in a car accident. This probability of risk goes up if the drivers, as well as the passengers are all teenagers. These are very dire statistics, enough to make any parent shudder and try to prevent their teenage child from driving. However, here are some ways you can keep your teenage son or daughter safe while driving on the roads:

Information is key

The first step is to be informed of the risk. Your teen driver should know of the risks involved in driving at an early age. Teen drivers are considered to be less cautious and more adventurous while on the road, which sometimes leads to miscalculation of risk resulting to an accident. By knowing that they have a predisposition to taking risks at an early age, they can actively avoid it while on the road.

Anki DRIVE Car Racing Review

If you are a fan of racing cars or The Gadget Show, you may have seen Anki DRIVE (as shown on The Gadget Show on 13^th October). This is truly the best interactive car racing game. My husband and son are huge fans of racing cars and this Anki DRIVE has taken car model racing sets to a whole new level.

Not only do you race each other, it is also part of a combat zone where players try to outsmart you! It truly is a great family activity, which gets you talking and interacting. We invited friends to come over and they brought along their tablet to play along with us. You can play with up to four players.

We have received the cars plus the starter kit which comes with: 2 robot cars with 2 charging cases (Boson and Kourai), race track, power cord with adaptor and tyre cleaner.

Future Formula 1 Driver

Today, we went to Little Aston Village Fete and found this Go Karting for children aged 4 – 9! Mr K is mad about driving! He cannot wait to grow bigger to be able to practise driving! The circuit is air inflated and is made from PVC material. Each electric powered kart travels at between speeds of 1 – 6 MPH. It cost us £3 each ride and roughly about 3 minutes so it equates to £1 per min! Really expensive but worth it! It really bought a big smile from him! Our future Formula 1 Driver!