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Drivers hit with £14bn bill due to poor roads
- 19/03/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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 England and Wales are in good structural condition with the remaining 53% unlikely to last another 10 years. The government pledged [...] -
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 [...] -
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 [...] -
Self-driving cars steering towards 2026
- 28/12/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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 autonomous cars to public roads in a bid to make the country a world-leader in the technology. He said: “The legislation is [...] -
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 [...] -
New report calls for urgent A road action
- 14/12/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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, has revealed that A roads make up just 13% of the UK road network but account for almost 60% of all fatal crashes and [...] -
Drivers set for 6.3 billion-mile roadtrip
- 12/12/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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 will make three trips during that time, although over one million people will be making a massive 11 or more holiday journeys by car with [...] -
Durite to support National Lottery Week
- 30/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
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 and discussing diverse aspects of the transport industry. It celebrates sustainability while showcasing the latest advancements in [...] -
Research reveals MOT blind spot
- 14/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
New research has revealed that 38% of UK drivers are unaware their vehicles are legally required to undergo an MOT test every year. That means that of the 41.2 million vehicles registered in the UK, 15.6 million may not be road safe. The survey by Fixter revealed that 19% thought an MOT is dependent on mileage, [...]