Drug-drive reoffending have surged by more than 134 percent in the last four years revealing a system that is broken and in need of urgent reform, according to victims and road safety campaigners. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted to the Ministry of Justice by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart shows that drug-drive re-offending rates are … [Read more...]
Fleets should support new road safety strategy, says Arval UK
Fleets should engage with the consultations contained in the government’s new Road Safety Strategy to ensure that as many of their measures as possible are adopted, says Arval UK. Five separate consultations are now underway – covering motoring offences, the minimum learning period for new drivers, mandatory eyesight tests for older drivers, improved moped … [Read more...]
Graduated driving licences begin in Northern Irelane
Wales and England are likely to follow Northern Ireland after it become the first part of the UK to introduce new rules for new drivers in October in a bid to reduce fatal road crashes involving young people. The graduated driver licensing reforms, described as the most significant changes in 70 years, will see Northern Ireland adopt a version of laws in … [Read more...]
Anti-motorist legislation target in Senedd tomorrow
Welsh Conservatives will tomorrow ramp up pressure on the Labour controlled Senedd to prioritise motoring in policies and repeal restrictive law and decisions which it claims holds back the economy. Good transport connectivity across Wales is vital in supporting businesses, creating jobs, and boosting our economy. Yet Labour and Plaid’s direct attack on … [Read more...]
Confidence defined by experience and knowledge
Driving confidence, shaped by experience and knowledge, supports safer driving by helping motorists make timely decisions, stay calm under pressure and navigate challenging situations. Car insurance experts at Uswitch recently surveyed 2,000 UK motorists to explore the situations that put their confidence to the test and the on-road experiences that most … [Read more...]
Headlight glare is more dangerous than ever
Almost one in five motorists (19%) have swerved out of the way to avoid headlight glare from an oncoming car. Research for January’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows 55% believe headlight glare makes driving at night feel more dangerous and 48% have had to slow or stop their car because of the issue. Also, 47% say it often takes their eyes several … [Read more...]
Longer learning plan praised
After the Department for Transport announced plans to consult on a minimum learning period for learner drivers including a potential three to six-month gap between theory and practical tests, many learners and parents are questioning what this could mean in practice. While the proposal has been framed around improving road safety, it also raises practical … [Read more...]
Drivers need lessons in ADAS
Solving issues with implementation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems could prove to be a key element for fleets in the government’s new Road Safety Strategy, believes FleetCheck. Peter Golding, CEO of the fleet software specialist, says there are widespread reports across its user base that company car drivers simply don’t understand how to use the … [Read more...]
Experience and knowledge keep you on the right road
Driving confidence, shaped by experience and knowledge, supports safer driving by helping motorists make timely decisions, stay calm under pressure and navigate challenging situations. Uswitch recently surveyed 2,000 UK motorists to explore the situations that put their confidence to the test and the on-road experiences that most undermine it. Around a … [Read more...]
Fines warning for ‘brake checking’ following drivers
Motorists that brake unnecessarily to stop the vehicle behind driving too closely – also known as ‘brake checking’ – face an unlimited fine and penalty points at least, according to a motoring expert at Lexham Insurance. UK police classify ‘unnecessarily… braking’ as ‘careless or inconsiderate driving’. This breaches Rule 144 of the Highway … [Read more...]
