Quarter of drivers feel ‘unsafe’ on UK roads
A new study has found that more than a quarter of UK drivers do not feel safe on the road. According to Forbes Advisor, the price comparison and financial guidance […]
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Drivers cut costs with home repairs
More than a quarter of millennials would carry out their own vehicle repairs to save on costs rather than paying a professional garage. This is according to an eBay study, […]
Clutter leads to clatter for van drivers
Nearly half of van drivers in the UK have been involved in accidents due to distractions caused by clutter in their vehicles. According to Comparethemarket, a survey of more than […]
Councils not paying out for pothole damage
New research has revealed that councils in the UK are paying less than a third of pothole damage claims. Motoring experts LeaseCar has analysed the latest data to uncover which […]
IMI warns against MOT extension
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has warned that extending the date of the first MOT will significantly increase road user risk. It conducted in-depth analysis of MOT data […]
Driving speeds down nearly a third
Average speeds in the UK were 30% down in 2022 compared to 2021. DVLA figures revealed that the number of speeding convictions in the ‘SP30’ category for 2022 were estimated […]
Auto Windscreens backs Brake
Auto Windscreens has become the latest organisation to become an official supporter of road safety charity, Brake. Brake is working to stop the tragedy of road deaths and serious injuries […]
Drivers warned against dashcam distraction
Drivers have been warned against placing their dashcams in a position which could be a serious traffic offence. The Highway Code states that dashcams must not block any view of […]
Early learning lowers accident rate by 84%
New research has found that drivers who have undertaken pre-17 driving lessons are 84% less likely to have an accident in the critical first six months after passing their driving […]
One in eight drivers stopped fail drink or drugs test
One in eight drivers stopped during a week-long road safety campaign were over the alcohol or drug limit. The week-long initiative was launched by Lancashire Constabulary at the end of […]
TyreSafe urges drivers to tread carefully
National road safety charity TyreSafe is urging drivers to pay special attention to the condition of their tyres this winter and replace them before they cause avoidable risks to road […]
Drivers ditch services as cost-of-living crisis deepens
A third of motorists say they are likely or very likely to either delay or skip having their vehicle serviced in the next 12 months due to the cost-of-living crisis. […]
