Wednesday, March 5

Well, with my road manners pretty much tamed I can now concentrate on trying to actually enjoy my driving.

Yes, in this draconian world of speed cameras and increasing congestion it can be a challenge to find the fun side of motoring.

But we all know that fuel isn't going to get any cheaper so maybe, just maybe, we'll look back in a few years and say it was cheap?



I am deeply concerned at the thought of higher petrol prices. With some reports claiming fuel could reach a rather stupid £1.50 a litre by the end of the year now is the time to enjoy our cars as much as legally possible, after all, the days of driving without a care for fuel economy are certainly numbered.

So instead of watching the fuel gauge drop I'll be watching my revs rise. Before we're all financially forced out of our cars I'm going to take advantage of the freedom that a bus or train will never offer me.

True, driving is a privilege and not a right but in my search for thrills nobody's forcing me to speed or risk my safety.

Instead of a bottomless money pit my car will be my access to freedom and a pleasure in the bends.

I'll wash it with pride, service it as if it had blood running through its veins and occasionally take that spirited b-road blast with the windows down just to blow the cobwebs away. Yes, even if it does empty my fuel tank.

So whatever you drive and whatever your daily grind is have a think about how much you would miss your key to freedom - and then start to appreciate it. After all what on earth would you replace it with?