Welsh drivers are among the most patient in Britain, according to a road safety poll for IAM RoadSmart. Just one in ten drivers in Wales admit to sounding their horn without proper reason but 56% of Londoners do it on a regular basis. Londoners are far more hot-headed while behind the wheel than drivers in any other region, the research … [Read more...]
Travel Features
Slashing bikers’ premiums with common sense
Bikers could drastically lower their premiums with a few simple steps, says a leading motorbike insurance comparison website after analysing over 40,000 quotes. The research by Quotezone.co.uk reveals that secure parking has the potential to make a huge difference, with bikers storing their rides overnight in locked garages benefiting from average premiums … [Read more...]
Motorists are struggling as diesel hits record high
One in four motorists have struggled to afford the cost of driving in the past month, according to comparethemarket.com. The research, based on a national poll of 2,000 motorists, found one in three drivers (33%) is worried that they won't be able to cover the cost of driving in the coming weeks. Driving has become increasingly unaffordable, as 84% of … [Read more...]
‘Smart motorway’ revisions welcomed by IAM RoadSmart
One death on a smart motorway is one too many, so IAM RoadSmart has welcomed today’s update from National Highways on the Smart Motorway Stocktake and Action Plan, outlining their progress on delivering safer smart motorways. Neil Greig, Director of Policy and Research said, "We are now seeing the delivery of safety technology that was promised when the … [Read more...]
Welsh hay fever sufferers risk penalty points
The Met Office pollen forecast for Wales could give hay fever sufferers more than watery eyes this weekend. Pollen predictions show things could get uncomfortable for sufferers on Friday and into Saturday when the pollen count is forecast to jump to ‘high’, after being classed as ‘medium’ for many regions throughout the week. Welsh hay fever sufferers who … [Read more...]
We’re keeping cars longer and going further, says Co-op
Co-op Insurance has revealed that British motorists are quite literally in it for the long haul when it comes to their cars. Figures from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency reveal that over nine million vehicles – more than one in five of the 40.3 million on the road today – has over 100,000 miles on the clock. Data from the insurer also shows that … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 May
Close to half of 18-34 year olds are struggling with fuels and cost of living rises, forcing them to borrow money from friends, family - or even banks. Research for ChooseMyCar.com, showed that 46% of this age group have asked friends and family for money, due to huge spikes in fuel costs and that’s in contrast to older age groups, with only 21% of 35-54 … [Read more...]
Clearing confusion down the Channel Tunnel
Even though the Channel Tunnel linking the UK to mainland Europe has been open for 27 years, there still seems to be abundant confusion between the two popular train services that use it - Eurotunnel Le Shuttle and Eurostar. Not sure which is which, or how to choose between the two options? It really depends on where you want to go and how you want to … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 April
Drivers will make an estimated 16.8m separate leisure trips by car this May Day bank holiday, the highest number since 2016, according to RAC research. The RAC expects bank holiday Monday to see the largest number of individual leisure journeys – 3.3m – followed by tomorrow (Saturday) with 3m and Sunday with 2.6m. In addition, drivers are planning on taking … [Read more...]
Millions of motorists consider axing breakdown cover
One-in-five Welsh drivers is considering cancelling their breakdown cover, says IAMRoadSmart. As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, millions of motorists are now considering cancelling their breakdown insurance in a bid to cut back on everyday outgoings. The Welsh findings mirror the national picture after research commissioned by the UK’s leading road … [Read more...]
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