As the clocks went back today, mornings get frostier and we dig our winter coats out of the back of our wardrobes, driving conditions can get more dangerous and unpredictable. With 55% of car-owning Brits not knowing how to use their brakes in wet, icy or snowy weather, Euro Car Parts has some essential preparation tips before you take to the roads. … [Read more...]
Education: Road Safety
Newslines 28 October
WRGB fans this weekend are being asked by Welsh police to help solve a murder mystery. The remains of a man were found by a rally spectator in 2015 in Clocaenog Forest and this year’s fans are being given leaflets to try and jog their memories of seeing anyone resembling him in previous years at the event. Development company Righacres and Cardiff … [Read more...]
Code for living not passing a test
From keeping sheep under control, to not flashing or honking in an intimidating fashion and not being foggy on the rules for lights, knowing The Highway Code ensures drivers are not facing potential fines, penalty points on their licence or even disqualification. At InsuretheGap.com, the team have pulled together their top ten MUST-know Codes for … [Read more...]
Driver training needs better targeting by firms
The availability of better data means that a more targeted approach should be the future of driver training, says Arval. As well as collision and damage information, data ranging from telematics analysis through to fuel use and tyre wear can increasingly help fleet managers to identify who needs specific driving help, says David Watts, Fleet Consultant at … [Read more...]
Fragile network contributes to jams
The latest roads congestion report by Inrix this week has highlighted the growing problem through the UK. RAC roads policy spokesman Nick Lyes said, “Congestion is a major cause of frustration for motorists and delays undoubtedly have a significant negative impact on the UK’s economy. “We now have record numbers of vehicles and a road network that … [Read more...]
New drive to cut road accidents in Wales
Although we have some of the safest roads in the world, every death or serious injury is one too many, said Economy Secretary Ken Skates. The Cabinet Secretary was speaking at Road Safety in Wales event in Cardiff, which looked ahead to how new and emerging technologies will impact on safety on Welsh roads and how behaviour change models can be applied to … [Read more...]
Motorsport ban looms after tomorrow
All motorsport is under threat from the European Court, and your action today can help save it, writes Guild of Motoring Writers committee member Laura Platman. This is a serious threat not just to competitors and the motorsport industry but also to journalists and media organisations producing coverage of the sport and EU consultation closes tomorrow, 20 … [Read more...]
HGV hours clampdown is unjust, says FTA
The DVSA is planning to clamp-down on HGV drivers who sleep in their cabs. But the get-tough policy and its £300 fine for each offence has been criticised by the Freight Transport Association. It says there is a shortage of designated and secure rest areas for HGV drivers and vehicles and some lorry cabs are more comfortable than the overnight … [Read more...]
Driver safety interlock debut
Alcohol safety and training specialist AlcoDigital has agreed a contract with Renault Trucks to showcase and offer alcohol safety devices for their latest range of LCV Master business fleet vehicles, which will be displayed at the Freight in the City exhibition on 7 November 2017. Called the Draeger Interlock 7000, the safety devices, which can be … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 October
North Wales AM, Llyr Gruffydd has called for a dedicated police unit to tackle speeding on the Conwy and Denbighshire border moorland roads. The area has been popularised on social media but four people have died and 20 injured around the Llyn Brenig area. New electric vehicle registration data shows that public appetite for plug-in vehicles continued … [Read more...]
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