The study by breakdown cover provider ALA Insurance found that a significant percentage of UK motorists feel vulnerable when stranded on the roadside at night, with 38% of respondents admitting they would feel unsafe. Over half (56%) feel unsafe in sparse rural areas and this feeling is also echoed on unlit roads (55%), highlighting concerns about isolation … [Read more...]
Brits risk safety and fines as chill bites
Millions of Brits are risking their safety and their bank balance by driving with their windscreen iced up in wintry conditions, according to Halfords Autocentres. The dark, wet and cold months can be the most treacherous on the road - with motorists more likely to be caught off-guard by the unpredictable conditions. And a survey of 2,000 motorists found … [Read more...]
