UK weather is famously unpredictable, with conditions able to change from clear blue skies to heavy rain or patchy fog within just a few hours. When driving through these weather changes, knowing how to maintain visibility is essential for keeping yourself and other road users safe. A new survey of 2,000 UK drivers, commissioned by temporary car insurance … [Read more...]
Education: Road Safety
Driving lessons rapidly rising in cost
Learning to drive is rapidly becoming unaffordable, with the average total cost set to hit £2,596 in 2026, £137 more than in 2025. This follows a 30% jump in cost over the last five years alone, driven primarily by driving lesson rates that have soared by 37% since 2020. The full study, led by experts at National Scrap Car, projects the total cost of … [Read more...]
Pavement parking ban can save drivers hundreds
It is claimed that crackdowns could actually save motorists hundreds of pounds by preventing hidden damage caused by pavement parking. Chris Jevons, at JTAPE said, "The UK Government confirmed that local councils will be given new powers to crack down on pavement parking, making it easier for authorities to restrict and fine drivers for parking on or over … [Read more...]
Call to slash drug-driving reoffending
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...]
Wales passes the driving test with shortest delays
Wales is in the driving seat if you are a learner and want a quick test. While many UK learners are facing long waits and rising costs due to driving test delays, Wales stands out as the least affected region. Some areas, like Pembrokeshire, have average waits of less than a month, meaning learners can stay test-ready without piling on extra lessons or … [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...]
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