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...]
Take volts to views
An electric bike firm in South Wales is powering to success in its first year, with support from the Development Bank of Wales. Gower Electric Bikes launched earlier this year, supported with a £17,000 loan from the Wales Micro Loan Fund. Gower became the UK’s first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1956, and still regularly wins awards as … [Read more...]
Councils cutting corners on carriageway care, reports RAC
Six-in-10 drivers (60%) believe the condition of local roads they use regularly is worse than a year ago, with a similar proportion (55%) complaining the standard of pothole repairs is – at best – ‘poor’, new RAC data* has found. What’s more, only 4% think the state of the local roads in their area has improved in the past 12 months, down from 6% for the … [Read more...]
The updated Highway Code & fines
The Highway Code was updated in January 2022 and with it there have been several changes to pre-existing rules that motorists are to abide by or risk being fined. However, a survey by AA Accident Assist found that only 39% of British drivers have read these new rules, and a subsequent survey conducted by Nextbase found that 70% of respondents don’t … [Read more...]
Myths of the misty months
With colder weather starting to creep in, and the clocks going back this month, many motorists may be starting to think about how they plan to adjust to the often conditions that accompany the Autumn and Winter months. Often, knowledge of cars and automotive processes are passed on from friends and family members, but how can you be sure of the accuracy of … [Read more...]
Warming up for winter
With temperatures dropping across the UK, and fuel prices rising, Graham Conway, Managing Director at Select Car Leasing shares ways drivers and their cars can stay warm behind the wheel without breaking the bank. “On frosty cold mornings, many drivers will wake up extra early to whack the heating up in their car. Whilst this won't consume a significant … [Read more...]
Wales locks down before Storm Eunice
Transport services and links across Wales are being locked down before the potentially lethal Storm Eunice arrives this morning. All trains have been cancelled, most long distance bus services are suspended while ferries are also taken out of service around Wales and schools are closed. Those living close to the sea and rivers have been sent potential flood … [Read more...]
Winter roads pose tough challenges for drivers
With reports of more fatalities and serious accidents on UK roads last year and the worst of winter weather traditionally around the corner in Wales, car warranty company MotorEasy urged drivers to consider a cautious approach on country roads in particular. This is their advice, particularly for new drivers who are facing their first winter on the … [Read more...]
Carmarthenshire slips to top of winter accidents in Wales
Government data shows that London has more accidents (4,846) when the weather is poor than all other regions across the country, with nearly double the accidents that occur in Scotland and Wales, put together (2,629). The compilation for Leasing Options showed that within London itself, Lambeth was found to have the most bad-weather related accidents, with … [Read more...]
Winter warning from road safety experts
In 2020, over 18,000 accidents were reported across the UK where rain, snow, fog, or high winds were a contributing factor. More severe road traffic accidents are happening in winter due to motorists being unprepared for driving in winter weather and ignoring weather warnings, and IAM RoadSmart believes now is the time to remind drivers how to drive … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- Next Page »
