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...]
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...]
Drivers new parking ban in Wales
Drivers will be banned from pavement parking by local council legislation under plans being considered by the Welsh Government. The new legislation in Wales forms part of discussions Welsh Government is having with the UK Government and which was announced earlier this month. Wheelchair users and parents with push-chairs as well as visually handicapped … [Read more...]
Pavement parking bans left to councils
Disabled people will benefit from new local powers being made available to local leaders across England to introduce pavement parking restrictions across their area, helping keep them clear and accessible for everyone who uses them, while allowing exemptions where needed. Blocked pavements can create serious barriers for parents with pushchairs, wheelchair … [Read more...]
Learners & older drivers facing changes
Consultations have started on a big shake up to Britain's driving laws. Learner drivers in England and Wales may face a minimum period of up to six months between sitting their theory and practical tests with lessons counting from qualified instructors and friends or family drivers. The new policies were unveiled today. A lower drink-driving limit in … [Read more...]
Elderly motorists focus of new safety drive?
Research reveals that 63 per cent of people believe more restrictions should be placed on older drivers to improve road safety practices. Over the coming weeks, the government is expected to publish its newest road safety strategy. Amongst discussions, the topic of older drivers has been raised with concerns for failing eyesight and road judgement, with the … [Read more...]
Anxieties about older drivers need airing
Almost half (46%) of Brits have had to have a difficult conversation with an older relative about stopping driving. One third (35%) admitted to feeling anxious and unsafe whilst being driven around by their seniors, and a fifth (20%) noticed new dents or scratches on their car. Half (50%) had broached the conversation with their loved one’s best interests … [Read more...]
Majority of drivers back compulsory eye tests
Almost nine out of 10 motorists (87%) back government proposals for regular compulsory eye tests for drivers aged over 70. October’s new Startline Used Car Tracker shows 69% believe we need to make sure older drivers are safe on the road and 48% that older drivers with poor vision are a risk to themselves and others. The number of people objecting to the … [Read more...]
