With wintery conditions forecast across the UK this week, the experts at Bill Plant Driving School have five tips to help motorists drive safely in snow. 1 - Check your windscreen wipers Visibility is key in wintery conditions and you should make sure to double check your wipers are in working order before setting off on any journeys. You should check … [Read more...]
Education: Road Safety
Full autonomy more like assisted driving reality
Fleets should “look beyond” full autonomy at other possible uses of new assisted driver technology, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. Paul Hollick, chair at the industry body, said that it was becoming clear that the promise of entirely self-driving cars was unlikely to materialise in the near future but that other potentially useful – and even … [Read more...]
Pothole problems are spreading say RAC
RAC patrols attended nearly a quarter (23%) more breakdowns where potholes were likely to blame in the last three months of 2022 compared to the previous three months, show new RAC figures released to mark today’s National Pothole Day. The motoring services company’s roadside staff went out to an average of 20 breakdowns a day between October and the end of … [Read more...]
Tesla and Chinese brands top safety checks
Safety experts Euro NCAP have revealed their results for the best cars’ they tested last year. These are the cars that achieved the highest overall scores, based on their results for Adult Occupant Protection, Child Occupant Protection, Vulnerable User Protection and Safety Assist technologies. For the very first time, this list includes two cars from … [Read more...]
Rain & floods demand driving rethink
Milder temperatures and heavy rainfall, flood warnings across the UK make driving significantly more difficult and, in some instances, hazardous. With the safety of yourself and your family in mind, the automotive experts at Claims.co.uk have provided their top tips on journeying during heavy rain and what to do if you get involved in an accident. Top 5 … [Read more...]
Pothole Mayhem: Top Tips from IAM RoadSmart
The snow and heavy rain that many of us experienced over the last month have left behind a trail of destruction with potholes filling our roads. Before the snow had cleared, social media was flooded with pictures and complaints of bathtub-sized holes. All big enough to cause serious damage to motorists. It’s estimated that it could cost more than £12 … [Read more...]
E-scooters should be off Christmas lists
Loss adjuster CMA has seen a steady rise in e-scooter related claims over two years, mostly collisions involving other motorists, but also thefts. The increase is in line with Department for Transport figures showing the number of collisions involving e-scooters rose from 460 in 2020 to 1,352 in 2021. Earlier this month, a boy of 12 was killed in … [Read more...]
Over £3M spent on 50mph Welsh speed cameras
Over £3m of taxpayer money has been spent by the Welsh Government installing speed cameras on five stretches of major Welsh roads. A written question from the Welsh Conservatives has shown £3.34m was spent on installing speed cameras on the M4 in Newport and Port Talbot as well the A470 in Pontypridd, A483 in Wrexham, and A494 in Deeside. Commenting, Welsh … [Read more...]
19.6M trips expected on UK roads this week
Drivers will make an estimated 19.6m separate trips by car to see friends and family this week, with 40% of all getaway journeys crammed into just two days, according to new predictions by the RAC and INRIX. Leisure traffic is expected to build steadily through the course of the week, peaking on both ‘frantic’ Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th December with a … [Read more...]
Winter challenges before you drive
The late Autumn and Winter months bring with them a whole host of challenges for drivers. There’s long, dark nights to contend with, alongside wet, windy and potentially icy conditions that make concentration behind the wheel even more important. But there’s another factor too: how dirty your car can get from the dirt kicked up by the road and other … [Read more...]
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