Government plans that could see novice drivers being allowed to automatically drive lorries have been condemned by the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart. A recent government consultation suggested that drivers who possess a category B car licence should be instantly entitled to a category C1 licence, which allows motorists to … [Read more...]
Education: Road Safety
‘Wrong’ lights motorists face £1,000 fine
Since 2011 all new cars in the UK are legally required to have ‘daytime running lights’, or DRLs, that come on automatically when the engine is started. These low-wattage lamps are designed to increase visibility and reduce vehicle accidents during the day but in many cases the DRL system does not automatically illuminate rear lights. If you’re relying on … [Read more...]
Welsh Tories call-out Labour’s new speed limits
The Welsh Conservatives challenged the Labour Government in Cardiff Bay over plans to impose a default 20mph speed limit in Wales and expand the number of 50mph zones. Shadow Transport Minister Natasha Asghar MS took Deputy Minister for Climate Change, Lee Waters, to task following an interview he did on ITV’s Sharp End last week, when he criticised the … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 November
Chinese car makers have Europe in their sights with highly specified, lower priced cars which come with the highest safety ratings as well such as the NIO ET7. Matthew Avery, director at Thatcham Research, a British car research centre funded by insurers and a Euro NCAP board member said the latest testing regimes had given top awards to a handful of … [Read more...]
Winter worries for motorists even before they drive
Winter is setting in with darker mornings and evenings, colder temperatures and the jolly festive period right around the corner. As exciting as the festive period is, wintery temperatures make driving conditions more dangerous and can lead to unsafe vehicles and habits which could result in punishment. To avoid any nasty fines, points on your licence or … [Read more...]
Newport M4 50mph limits now enforced
Drivers caught exceeding 50mph on the M4 around Newport face fines from today when cameras are switched on a year after being installed. The limit between junctions 24 and 28 of the motorway around Newport was lowered to 50mph to tackle pollution caused by congestion as traffic bunched up. The Welsh government said it marked the … [Read more...]
Shocking car thieves considered by drivers
Nearly a third (31%) of drivers would challenge a thief trying to steal their car - men 41% and women 22% and rising to 35% of over 55s, compared to 26% of under 54s. More than one in ten (11%) would also like to take drastic action to protect their car, e.g., putting an electric shock device on the car door to stop thieves men 14% and women 8%. The … [Read more...]
Winterproof your car on a budget
Temperatures are beginning to drop, and winter has the potential to cause damage to our cars, with this in mind drivers will be concerned about the potential costs they face protecting their cars from wear and damage during winter. Technical engineer, Simon Wayne at ATS Euromaster has provided six cost-effective tips to protecting cars from damage during … [Read more...]
Bad weather driving needs more skill
Hundreds of new drivers will encounter wet and wintry roads for the first time this year and need to prepare to alter their summer driving style. Five tips all motorists should be aware of this winter come from the experts at Bill Plant Driving School. Think about your stopping distance. When a road surface becomes slippy, it makes a vehicle unable … [Read more...]
Winter sun dangers highlighted
Over the decade there have been 33,399 casualties to road users with dazzling sun being marked as a significant contributing factor. On average this results in 653 road users being killed or experiencing serious injury every year. Cars are involved in the majority of casualties attributed to sun glare, making up 59% in 2021 and 63% across the decade. The … [Read more...]
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