Freezing rain hitting some parts of Wales is one of the greatest dangers to drivers, says RAC spokesman Rod Dennis. RAC traffic spokesman Rod Dennis explained, “Droplets of rain which come into contact with the ground and other surfaces freeze instantly. This creates a huge hazard as roads may look clear and safe, despite actually being potentially icy death traps. “Where freezing rain is … [Read more...]
Education: Road Safety
L-Drivers on motorways from 4 June
Learner drivers will be allowed on motorways from 4 June, says the Government . Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has welcomed this as ‘common sense’ and says it could save countless lives. An announcement from the DVSA yesterday said learners will need to be accompanied by an approved driving instructor in a car fitted with dual controls. Motorways lessons will be voluntary and it will … [Read more...]
Red alert for blizzards in S Wales today
The Welsh Government is urging people not to travel unless absolutely necessary as a spell of heavy snow and blizzard conditions is expected to hit South and Mid Wales this afternoon. The Met Office has issued a red warning for ‘extreme weather’ and there could be long delays and cancellations of many public transport services seems highly likely. Some roads could become blocked by deep … [Read more...]
UK drivers ignoring high fines for mobile phone use
The UK has some of the highest fines for using hand-held mobile phones in Europe but even so many UK motorists remain undeterred with almost 12,000 drivers a year still being prosecuted for the offence, IAM RoadSmart has discovered. In spite of the possibility of a £200 fine and six driving licence points, figures published by the Ministry of Justice show the number of offenders convicted of … [Read more...]
Tradelines 28 February
More than 1,000 safety checks have been made in a day for the first time using FleetCheck’s Mobile App. Launched at CV Show 2017, is designed to provide a simple yet robust way of carrying out essential commercial vehicle safety checks. Users include including Blind Veterans UK, Tructyre, Hyperoptic and London and Quadrant Housing. Key features of the Mobile App include the means to … [Read more...]
Young driver curfew criticised by insurer
Proposals to ban new young drivers from the roads at night have been criticised by one insurance provider. insurethebox, the telematics-based car insurance, believes proposed driving licence changes that would ban young motorists from driving at night is an ineffective and punitive solution to a very real problem in the fight against the high numbers of young drivers involved in serious … [Read more...]
Britain braces for intensely cold week
Hundreds or thousands of motorists could be stranded this week as bitter Siberian weather sweeps over Britain. Motoring and emergency services are urging drivers to only go out if vital and to properly prepare themselves and their vehicles for particularly cold days and even colder nights. The first intensely cold spell is expected to be felt in the east of the UK on monday but to … [Read more...]
Hang on and enjoy the ride, says IAMRoadsmart
No matter if it’s once in a blue moon or every day, the key principles of motorcycle-riding with a passenger are the same. Richard Gladman, IAM RoadSmart’s head of riding and driving standards, shares eight ways to ensure the safety of your pillion. If you have friends and family who are unaware of advanced riding techniques, please share these tips with them to help them stay … [Read more...]
Survey reveals Britain’s terrifying driving habits
British drivers are more dangerous than they think. Have you fallen asleep at the wheel, changed your seating position, driven without a seatbelt on, or checked your emails whilst driving? All of these can cause accidents. With the added danger of dark evenings and icy roads this winter, the team at Drive Vauxhall decided to investigate what dangerous driving behaviours anonymous Brits will … [Read more...]
Welsh drivers most likely to carry alcohol in boot
A third of motorists use cars as a mobile pantry. Women are the worst offenders with 37% of female motorists of storing food and drink in their cars compared to 29% of male drivers. Wales appears to be the booziest nation, with 5% keeping alcohol in the boot of their cars. The survey also revealed that men are more likely to keep their cars free from clutter, with 17% keeping nothing in … [Read more...]
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