Longer darker evenings and nights with bad weather put added stress and strain on driving and the arrival of Christmas celebrations make it worse. Celebrations during the period can be tiring. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the signs that tiredness has taken its toll and to stay safe when driving home. It is advised not to get behind the wheel if you are too tired to drive or over … [Read more...]
Driving dangers with prescription drugs
A hidden epidemic of drug-driving is at large in Britain, with almost 1-in-3 motorists unwittingly driving with dangerous amounts of drugs in their system, according to the UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart. But the drugs in question are not illicit substances, such as cannabis or cocaine, but in fact everyday prescriptions, and over-the-counter medications, including painkillers … [Read more...]