MoneySuperMarket research reveals that almost half (48%) of the UK’s motorists think all drivers should have to retake a theory test every few years. Almost three quarters (72%) of drivers say they would like to be notified when The Highway Code gets an update to stay on top of rule changes The Government is expected to update the theory … [Read more...]
The challenges facing UK’s fully automated roads
Highway engineers say the UK road network must be modernised and improved if it is to cope with Government plans for fully automated vehicles. The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation has called for a balanced and pragmatic approach to automated vehicle regulation that supports safety, sustainability and the effective operation of the UK’s … [Read more...]
Headlight dazzle is dangerous, say majority of drivers
More than half of drivers who are dazzled by headlights – 57% – say the problem has worsened over the last 12 months with only three-in-10 (31%) disagreeing, comprehensive new RAC research has found. In findings that lay bare the continued impact of headlight glare, 63% of all drivers say they are subjected to dazzle from vehicles behind that they can’t … [Read more...]
Fines warning for ‘brake checking’ following drivers
Motorists that brake unnecessarily to stop the vehicle behind driving too closely – also known as ‘brake checking’ – face an unlimited fine and penalty points at least, according to a motoring expert at Lexham Insurance. UK police classify ‘unnecessarily… braking’ as ‘careless or inconsiderate driving’. This breaches Rule 144 of the Highway … [Read more...]
Majority of drivers back compulsory eye tests
Almost nine out of 10 motorists (87%) back government proposals for regular compulsory eye tests for drivers aged over 70. October’s new Startline Used Car Tracker shows 69% believe we need to make sure older drivers are safe on the road and 48% that older drivers with poor vision are a risk to themselves and others. The number of people objecting to the … [Read more...]
Young people urged to buckle up with a new fashion
A new fashion collection aims to make seatbelts the must-wear accessory of 2025 and beyond. It's for good reason as every week four young people aged 17-29 are killed or seriously injured while not wearing one when behind the wheel. The unique awareness building campaign that aims to improve the image problem seatbelts seemingly have with young road users … [Read more...]
Act on advisories before it’s too late says RAC
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...]
Newslines 17 December
Over 50 roads in Wrexham area are being reconsidered to revert to 30mph limit after being cut to 20mph in September 2023. Their review is part of a rethink ordered by Welsh Government after intense opposition to the lower limit as a default across Wales and other councils are also looking roads in their areas which could go back to 30mph. Corvette is … [Read more...]
Motorists failing to see the light, say eBay
UK motorists are steering clear of the simple yet essential vehicle maintenance task of changing their headlight bulbs, with two thirds (67%) admitting to having never tackled the task, according to eBay. With drivers facing significantly darker journeys in the months ahead following the clocks changing, almost one fifth of motorists (17%) said they rarely … [Read more...]
Mature driver assessments endorsed by majority
Proposals for new voluntary driving tests for over-60s would be welcomed by four out of five (80%) motorists, according to new research. October’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows strong support for the introduction of standardised mature driver assessments, which are being backed by a variety of bodies including the Road Safety Trust and Older Driver Task … [Read more...]
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