Safety of SUVs under the spotlight in new research
New research has revealed that concerns around the safety of SUVs are growing, with many supporting the idea of stricter design regulations. According to July’s new Startline Used Car Tracker, […]
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AI solution launched to reduce driver risk
Road safety experts Greater Than has unveiled a new solution to help organisations understand and reduce driver risk. The launch comes after new research revealed that there are 1.2 million […]
One in eight admit to being nervous drivers
New research from Aviva has found that 12% of motorists in the UK admit to being nervous drivers after having a accident. The survey of 4,000 adults found that 55% […]
180 speeding offences caught in one hour – RAC
Essex Police has reported it caught 180 speeding offences in a single hour during a recent operation, with three drivers clocked at more than 100mph. The speed check was carried […]
Road safety charity calls for 20mph speed limit
Road safety charity Brake has called on the government to lower the speed limit to 20mph in residential areas as part of its new Road Safety Strategy. It has written […]
Distracted driving the main cause of driver error
Distracted driving is the biggest cause of driving mistakes, with talking to passengers the number one distraction. According to research carried out by the RAC, 63% of motorists surveyed said […]
DfT reports rise in road deaths
The Department for Transport has reported a modest rise in road deaths in Great Britain last year. Provisional statistics based on data supplied by police forces by November 2024 have […]
Phone addiction laid bare by new driving study
A shocking new study has exposed the extent of the UK’s phone addiction by revealing that the vast majority of UK motorists are unable to leave their phones alone while […]
Road safety initiative Young Driver delivers landmark lesson
A road safety scheme which aims to create a safer next generation of drivers has delivered a landmark 1.5 million lessons. Young Driver teaches people to drive from the age […]
IAM Roadsmart appoints Shona Johnstone as new chair
The UK’s leading independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has appointed Shona Johnstone to the position of chair. She joins the board in April from the Thames Estuary Growth Board […]
ADAS features ignored by drivers, says IAM RoadSmart
New research by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has found that a third of drivers never use in-vehicle ADAS features that can prevent collisions. Of the drivers who have access […]
IAM RoadSmart retains ISO 9001 accreditation
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has been reaccredited with the ISO 9001 international standard for quality management systems. The ISO 9001 framework ensures that organisations meet customer and regulatory requirements […]
