Two in three drivers in the UK fail to recognise major symptoms of dehydration including slower reaction times, loss of focus and muscle cramps, potentially putting themselves and others at risk behind the wheel, shows research. Leading vehicle leasing company Leasing Options surveyed over 1,000 UK drivers to test their knowledge of dehydrated driving and 67% got it wrong. With driver errors … [Read more...]
Education: Road Safety
Become a ho-ho hero for home run
A road safety group is looking for a ho-ho hero. Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart launched its Christmas anti-drink drive campaign yesterday and said drivers should drink no alcohol at all if they are getting behind the wheel, and to make the designated driver of the group the ‘hero of the road.’ IAM RoadSmart maintains there is no true safe limit as to when a small amount of alcohol … [Read more...]
Bit-sized bits of better driving
UK road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has today announced the pilot of a range of bite-size safer driving modules for private drivers. They have been created as one-off one-to-one sessions which last between one and two hours, enabling drivers to brush up on a particular area of concern. All of these modules are conducted by IAM RoadSmart’s advanced driving experts in the driver’s own … [Read more...]
Volvo roll out newest safety and wi-fi systems
Volvo Cars' 90 series cars receive safety and connectivity updates, including Android Auto The Swedish car maker's smartphone integration offer, which already includes Apple CarPlay, will now come with Android Auto functionality in Volvo's large driver interface. "Volvo Cars is the only car maker with a split-screen interface that allows you to use both your smartphone functionality and your … [Read more...]
Mobile phone danger is getting worse, say drivers
Over 86% of UK motorists think distraction caused by mobile phones has become worse in the last three years. In second place was congestion at 81% reflecting the increasing number of vehicles on our roads as the recession ends. These worrying figures come from the second Safety Culture Survey commissioned by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart. Of the 2,000 UK drivers surveyed, nearly three … [Read more...]
Cardiff bus lane accidents prompt safety statement
Cardiff Council has issued an urgent appeal after accidents in the newly created bus lanes in Caerphilly Road. In what some may see as a “damage limitation” or legal step to mitigate insurance claims or court action, the council is urging motorists to look out for the new lane, especially when joining from side roads and to reduce speed. The statement says, “The scheme on Caerphilly Road is … [Read more...]
Safety drive underway in Wales
Ensuring the safety and reliability of the strategic road network is Wales primary transport concern and the Road Safety Framework for Wales outlines the actions the Welsh Government and partners will take to reduce the numbers of people killed or seriously injured on Welsh roads, says business and economy minister Ken Skates. The road safety charity Brake runs an annual Road Safety Week … [Read more...]
Drivers’ dazzled by meaning of warning lights
Insurance company Gocompare.com has found a glaring lack of knowledge amongst motorists when it comes to their car, with almost half saying that they were unable to identify their car's dashboard warning lights. The study found that the majority (60%) of drivers haven't read their car's manual. However, many motorists could do with brushing up on their knowledge, as nearly half (48%) admitted … [Read more...]
Motorway closures are mounting, drivers tell pollsters
Drivers in England, Wales and Scotland are facing an average of 382 planned motorway closures a month, according to new research from Confused.com. Alongside this data, further research reveals more than 90% of UK drivers have experienced a maintenance lane closure on the motorway, with drivers naming and shaming the M6 as the worst for closures. These maintenance projects are having a … [Read more...]
New law to tighten up whiplash claims
A Government U-turn on legislation which will outlaw whiplash claims has been welcomed by motoring groups. In October, the Government said it did not see any need to change the law which has seen a dramatic escalation in false injury claims, but now there will be another look at the problem. The AA has welcomed the change of heart by the Ministry of Justice in setting new plans for further … [Read more...]
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