Research for Compare the Market reveals that almost half (48%) of UK drivers aged 51 and over have never checked whether changes in their driving habits could reduce their car insurance costs, meaning millions could be overpaying on their premiums. The survey highlights a knowledge gap among drivers transitioning into semi-retirement or retirement. In fact, … [Read more...]
Smog is gripping Europe under heatwave
Parts of Europe are suffering through the second heatwave of the year leading to dangerous spikes in ground-level ozone pollution with devastating consequences for human and environmental health, warns the European Environmental Burea, Europe’s largest network of environmental NGOs. Extreme temperatures have serious health repercussions but the impacts of a … [Read more...]
Stop if its hot, says RAC
Red extreme heat warnings are rare and we urge everyone to take them seriously this week. Drivers whose vehicles don't have effective air conditioning should strongly consider postponing any non-essential car journeys until the Met Office’s weather warnings are lifted and temperatures drop, says the RAC. "If this isn’t possible, our best advice is to travel … [Read more...]
Learners criticised by qualified drivers
A new survey of British drivers conducted by Regtransfers has found that one in five motorists - approximately 21% - say they encounter driving they would describe as dangerous or careless from learner or provisional licence holders at least once a month. The findings arrive as the UK Government currently consults on introducing a mandatory minimum waiting … [Read more...]
The eyes don’t have it for millions of motorists
Half of motorists could be at risk of fines due to poor eyesight. New research from Motorpoint found that just 50% of car owners felt they’d be able to read a registration plate 20 metres away – the minimum legal requirement for drivers. Car owners who fall short of this risk anything from £1,000 fine and three points on their licence to having their … [Read more...]
Uswitch poll suggests safety retests for older drivers
With the government proposing changes to road safety legislation that could impact those aged 70 and over, Uswitch car insurance experts recently surveyed motorists on their opinions towards older drivers, including whether they should be required to retake their test. The research revealed that six in 10 (61%) motorists believe senior drivers should retake … [Read more...]
33,000 drivers fail eye-sight tests and lose licences
New data has revealed that nearly 33,000 British motorists have had their driving licences revoked or applications refused due to failing to meet legal eyesight standards over the last four years. The figures, obtained via FOI requests, come as the government enters the final weeks of a consultation on mandatory eyesight testing for drivers over 70. While … [Read more...]
Motability is changing for users this year
The Motability scheme for disabled drivers and families is changing and users face higher costs. The business supplies new and nearly new cars to disabled drivers in return for their monthly allowance but now needs to offset £300m of new taxes imposed following last year’s Budget, with some costs passed on to users. They may also have to pay an initial £400 … [Read more...]
Older drivers say less likely to help after an accident
New research has revealed a knowledge gap between new and long-standing UK drivers when it comes to roadside first-aid - particularly the skills included in the revised driving theory test. To understand how drivers feel about this change, car insurance expert MoneySuperMarket has surveyed the UK’s current motorists to reveal how confident they are … [Read more...]
Survey suggests drivers support driving theory retests
MoneySuperMarket research reveals that almost half (48%) of the UK’s motorists think all drivers should have to retake a theory test every few years. Almost three quarters (72%) of drivers say they would like to be notified when The Highway Code gets an update to stay on top of rule changes The Government is expected to update the theory … [Read more...]
