One-in-six drivers (17%) who didn’t act on advisory notices following an MOT in the last 12 months – an estimated 6m people – went on to experience a vehicle breakdown or were involved in a collision as a result, according to new RAC research. Of the 1,460 drivers who have had their vehicle recently MOT’d, 44% said the test resulted in one or more advisory … [Read more...]
Education: Road Safety
Rock on dad, says Regtransfers
In celebration of Father’s Day, private number plate supplier Regtransfers has launched the Top 100 Dad Rock Driving Tunes – the ultimate soundtrack for summer road trips and school runs. The nostalgia-fuelled playlist reflects how both driving music and fatherhood have evolved, with new research showing that rock remains one of Britain’s favourite driving … [Read more...]
Paying out for potholes – how to win damages
Tom’s daily trip to work turned into a 51-week-fight for his rights after hitting a pothole which had been known about for two years but ignored by the local council. The South Wales leisure business manager reached an out of court settlement with Stoke on Trent Council for damage caused to his car by a 70mm deep pothole which had not been repaired for … [Read more...]
Pothole plague is not going away
Motorists are forking out thousands of pounds to repair pothole-related damage to their vehicles, according to new research by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart. A survey of 1,855 IAM RoadSmart members found that five percent of motorists spent more than £1,000 on repairs to damaged tyres, suspension, and steering, due to poor road conditions over the past … [Read more...]
Mid-Wales toilets flushed with investment
Public conveniences on key travel routes across Powys are to benefit from significant upgrades thanks to almost £500,000 of funding. The Welsh Government grant – awarded to Powys County Council – will enable the refurbishment of toilets across Knighton, Llandrindod Wells, Llanwrtyd Wells and Rhayader from March 2026. Improvements will be made to six public … [Read more...]
Distraction is driving accidents, says RAC
Ordinary things drivers do every day like talking to passengers and daydreaming have been found to be the biggest cause of driving mistakes ahead of more obviously dangerous distractions, reveals new research by the RAC. In total, more than six-in-10 (63%) surveyed said they made a mistake on the roads as a result of being distracted by internal or external … [Read more...]
Beacons beckoning for dog lovers
Research by Isuzu UK, suggests pawrents would happily pack up the car and drive an average of 69 miles to sniff out a place with lovely views (60 percent), good weather conditions (46 percent), an area with plenty of bins dotted around (45 percent) and somewhere with minimal traffic and noise (40 percent) to walk their dog or dogs. Ambleside was followed by … [Read more...]
Poor planning and investment blamed for old Severn Bridge issues today
The recent announcement of weight restrictions on the 59-year-old M48 Severn Bridge highlights a continuing challenge for traffic throughout South Wales that could have been mitigated with better planning and investment. The Welsh Conservatives are deeply concerned about the potential economic and logistical consequences for businesses, commuters, and local … [Read more...]
National low-down on 20mph limits from Tempcover
Wales has Britain's highest percentage of urban roads with a 20mph limit, shows new research which highlights significant differences between British regions and local authorities. The analysis, conducted by temporary car insurance experts Tempcover, examined data provided by Insight Warehouse, which comes from their comprehensive national maps of speed … [Read more...]
Your job can drive up your insurance premium
From the make and model of your vehicle to where it’s parked at night, many factors affect the price of your car insurance, but careers could be creating higher costs on insurance premiums. New analysis from automotive experts at Vertu Motors has uncovered which professions are being hit hardest by insurance premiums. Using government data, Vertu found … [Read more...]
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