Dark sunglasses could contravene Highway Code
Drivers wearing dark sunglasses could be breaking the law and risk fines and penalty points. The RAC has said that sunglasses rated at the highest level on the Visible Light […]
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More than half of drivers would fail driving theory test
More than half of motorists believe they would fail their driving theory test if they had to retake it. According to a survey of 12,475 drivers carried out by AA […]
Braking distance estimates way off Highway Code guides
New research has revealed a significant gap between what drivers believe their braking distance to be and what the Highway Code suggests. In most cases though, drivers are overestimating the […]
Drivers risk £1,000 fines for dirty number plates
Drivers have been warned that dirty number plates could land them a fine of £1,000 this winter. Rain, snow, slush and mud can mean plates quickly become caked in grime, […]
A third of drivers ignore two-second rule – AA Accident Assist
A third (33%) of UK motorists are still ignoring or are unaware of the two-second gap rule, according to a recent survey by AA Accident Assist. The poll of more […]
Motorist and cyclist aggression on the rise
Aggression from both motorists and cyclists is potentially putting lives on Britain’s roads at risk, according to research conducted by the UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart. The charity’s […]
Nearly a million drivers facing huge fines
Motorists around the UK have been urged to check their driving licences to avoid fines of up to £5,000. Recent figures from the DVLA have shown that the driving licences […]
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 […]
Drivers ignorant of Highway Code update
New research has found that millions of drivers are not aware of the changes to the Highway Code, which were introduced earlier this year. IAM RoadSmart has revealed that 20% […]
Highway Code changes lost in blind spot
A poll conducted by NFU Mutual has found that 57% of UK drivers are not aware of Highway Code changes that were introduced this weekend. New or amended measures say […]
Drivers unconvinced by Highway Code changes
Changes to the Highway Code are due to come into force on January 29 which will give greater focus to the safety of vulnerable road users including pedestrians and cyclists. […]
Government imposes new rules on phone usage
The government has announced that it is tightening the rules around mobile phone usage while driving. From next year, anyone caught using the devices to film, take videos, scroll through […]