Welsh drivers have some serious knowledge gaps when it comes to recognising the meanings of road signs. Car dealership Brindley Garages Group recently carried out a study putting motorists’ knowledge of road signs to the test among over 1,700 drivers of all age groups. In Wales it showed fewer than 10% could identify all road signs correctly and … [Read more...]
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Vredestein tyres have grip on SUV sector
European premium tyre manufacturer Apollo Vredestein continues to fulfil the UK tyre replacement market growth trends in 2019 with its award-winning range of SUV tyres and all-season tyres. Moreover, the recent development and expansion of Vredestein range of all-season tyres for wheel diameters of 17” and above, frequently fitted on SUVs, has allowed the … [Read more...]
Vape users risk payout refusal after crash
Drivers who vape behind the wheel could be refused an insurance payout if they have a crash at the time. Vaping drivers are a “growing and concerning trend” for road safety, according to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, while car insurers could include exemptions in policies in the near future. Although using an electronic cigarette … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 January
More than 22% of parents and grandparents who transport children by car admit to not using a child car seat all of the time putting lives at risk, says the RAC. While 16% of those who confessed to breaking the law by not properly securing their youngest passengers said they had done so only very rarely, a worrying 3% said they regularly do this and another … [Read more...]
Roads with ‘safest’ speed limits see more accidents
Motorists travelling at over 70mph are less likely to have an accident than those driving at under 30mph, according to new data from ITS – Telematics Solutions. Data also shows that drivers are 20 times more likely to be in a traffic accident when they are stationary. The new figures highlight that the most dangerous driving speeds occurred in … [Read more...]
Plan for cold weather to come, says insurer
With the Met Office predicting lower temperatures in the UK in the next couple of weeks telematics insurance provider, drive like a girl, is urging drivers to ensure their cars are prepared for the colder weather. Kelly Wilkins, Head of Customer Service, drive like a girl, said, “Extreme weather brings about a new set of driving challenges, … [Read more...]
Tradelines 22 January
People seeking a rewarding and exciting career in the automotive industry are being encouraged to apply for an apprenticeship place at BMW Group’s UK manufacturing operations. Opportunities exist at Oxford, Swindon and Hams Hall in engineering, maintenance and business and there’re 30 places for the two to four year courses. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK … [Read more...]
Alternative fuels need consideration
Vehicle manufacturers and fuel coalition have called for consistency in defining alternative fuels that will drive the energy transition over coming years. The EU’s long-term energy transition goals depend not just on developing new technologies but also on alternative-fuel solutions that already reduce harmful emissions. As the EU reframes important … [Read more...]
Bus gives horse a lift to hospital
Motorists and police rescued a horse on the A48 Eastern Avenue Cardiff dual carriageway yesterday evening – and put it into a passing bus. The animal was then taken to University Hospital of Wales park and ride before being reunited with its owner and the bus went into its depot for cleaning. … [Read more...]
January is high risk month for accidents
Drivers, it appears, may have more reason to be blue this January as new analysis from UK telematics insurance pioneer, insurethebox, reveals five out of the 10 riskiest days fall in January. Drivers in Scotland see the biggest risk as they’re 32% more likely to have an accident, with the North and West of England 19% and 17% more likely to have an accident … [Read more...]
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