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RAC calls for tougher enforcement as phone usage rises
- 18/03/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Uncategorised
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 to 49% of drivers aged 17 to 24. Meanwhile, a further 30% of drivers under the age of 25 admit to video calling while behind the wheel. In [...] -
New campaign targets tailgating and lane hogging
- 11/03/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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 while 23% said they had driven too close to the vehicle in front of them. The survey of 2,500 adults also found that 67% said [...] -
Fuel prices spike in February
- 23/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The price of petrol has gone up more than 3p a litre in the last three weeks while diesel has increased by 4p. According to the RAC, unleaded rose by 3.2p from 140p on 29 January to 143.4p on 18 February and diesel prices increased from 148p to 152p in the same period RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: [...] -
RAC expands mobile services
- 20/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The RAC has recruited more than 150 mobile mechanics to meet growing demand for its remote services. Mobile Mechanics was launched last June to support the increasing number of UK adults now working from home part or all of the week. It delivers repairs at a time and to a location most convenient to drivers and now [...] -
RAC shines spotlight on headlight glare
- 11/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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% think some headlights are too bright, with 91% of those affected admitting they get dazzled by overly bright headlights and 67% saying they have [...] -
Government falls short of EV charging targets
- 02/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Research from the RAC has revealed that the government has failed in its target of having six or more rapid or ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers at every motorway service area in England by the end of 2023. Just 46 (39%) of 119 motorway services reviewed by the RAC on Zapmap now have the target number of [...] -
Traffic levels set to spike 43%
- 21/12/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Traffic levels are expected to jump by 43% before the end of the week, as more than 21 million drivers plans Christmas getaways. According to research carried out by the RAC and INRIX, traffic levels will surge from 2.2 million today to 3.2 million tomorrow. Levels will spike again over the weekend, with up to [...] -
RAC warns drivers of post-breakdown risks
- 19/12/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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 only 22% of the 1,900 drivers surveyed would stand away from their vehicle, ideally behind a barrier, with 11% even saying they would [...] -
RAC expands warranty portfolio
- 11/12/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The RAC has launched a new online-only warranty product for drivers. The 12-month warranty has a £2,000 total claim limit which covers the cost of labour and parts needed to fix mechanical or electrical failures. Cover begins from day one and requires no vehicle inspection, with hassle-free claims made by [...] -
RAC attends record-high pothole-related breakdowns
- 10/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The RAC has attended the highest number of pothole-related breakdowns in any third quarter since it began recording this data in 2006. RAC patrols went to 5,978 breakdowns caused by damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs or distorted wheels from July to September. This was 580 more than the previous [...]