Support grows for tougher penalties around phone usage
A new survey by IAM RoadSmart has revealed that a third of motorists believe drivers should have their phones confiscated if they are caught using them behind the wheel. The […]
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New spotlight on headlight glare
The government has commissioned an independent study into headlight glare. A recent RAC survey found that 89% of drivers said that some headlights on modern cars are too bright, with […]
Millennials most likely to be involved in collisions
A new survey has found that millennials are fuelling a five per cent increase in car crashes. According to a survey based on CarMats based on official gov.uk figures, men […]
Drivers hit with £14bn bill due to poor roads
Data from the Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance has revealed that councils face a shortfall of £16.3bn to repair damaged British roads. It says that only 47% of roads in […]
RAC calls for tougher enforcement as phone usage rises
New data has found that 25% of drivers admit to making or receiving calls on their mobile phones while driving. According to the RAC Report on Motoring, the figure rises […]
New campaign targets tailgating and lane hogging
National Highways has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of tailgating and middle lane hogging. This comes after research has revealed that 32% of drivers admitted to lane hogging […]
RAC shines spotlight on headlight glare
Modern headlights are too bright and glare is a growing problem for almost nine in 10 drivers, according to new research. The RAC surveyed 2,000 drivers and found that 89% […]
Self-driving cars steering towards 2026
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has said driverless cars could be on UK roads as soon as 2026. The UK government announced new legislation last month to accelerate the introduction of […]
RAC warns drivers of post-breakdown risks
Research from the RAC has found that 78% drivers would unknowingly put themselves in danger after breaking down on the motorway and stopping on the hard shoulder. It revealed that […]
New report calls for urgent A road action
A new report has called for urgent action on UK’s A roads to reduce collisions and casualties. The Road Safety Performance and Investment Opportunities, produced by the Road Safety Foundation, […]
Drivers set for 6.3 billion-mile roadtrip
Research has revealed that UK drivers will cover 6.3 billion miles by car over the Christmas period. According to Kwik Fit, between 21 December and 2 January the average driver […]
Durite to support National Lottery Week
Durite has announced it is supporting the annual RHA event – National Lorry Week. Now in its ninth year, National Lorry Week features a four-week roadshow around the UK, examining […]
