One in five have personally felt fear or danger after breaking down, with women disproportionately affected by safety concerns on rural and unlit roads. New data has revealed a hidden anxiety among UK drivers: breaking down after dark. According to a new study by breakdown cover provider ALA Insurance, 38% of UK motorists say they feel unsafe when stranded … [Read more...]
Plan ahead for the cold and snow trips
With weather conditions deteriorating at short notice, the RAC has urged people to work from home if possible and only travel if necessary and with some precautionary planning. RAC Breakdown spokesperson Rod Dennis said, “Drivers must heed these uprated warnings, particularly as amber weather warnings aren’t issued lightly and point to the potential for … [Read more...]