Speed measures set the limit for drivers
New research has found that 20mph limits backed by physical measures have substantially greater speed and casualty reduction benefits than those without. The research project was carried out by the […]
road safety
1.3 million MOT failures on the road
One-in-10 cars that passed their MOT last year should have failed, according to an investigation by What Car?. This equates to nearly 1.3 million cars on the road now with […]
Autoglass warns against MOT revamp
The Department of Transport (DfT) consultation on its proposal for new vehicles to require an MOT test after four years rather than three concluded in late March. This is the […]
IAM RoadSmart warns of drug-driving epidemic
A hidden epidemic of drug-driving is at large in Britain, with almost a third of motorists unwittingly driving with dangerous amounts of drugs in their system, according to the UK’s […]
Potholes blamed for nearly half of windscreen chips
New research from Autoglass has found that 44% of drivers in the UK who have found a chip or a crack in their windscreen in the past 12 months believe […]
Habits of angry drivers revealed
New research by the University of Warwick has identified characteristics of aggressive driving. In the first study to systematically identify aggressive driving behaviours, scientists measured the changes in driving that […]
Drug-driving trend on the rise
New data has revealed a 260% rise in drug-related driving casualties between 2012 and 2021. According to the Department for Transport (DfT), there were almost 2,500 casualties in relation to […]
Motorists against proposed MOT changes
UK motorists strongly support keeping the first MOT at three years, according to new research published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In a Savanta poll of […]
Industry backs IMI stance on MOT extensions
As part of its response to the Department for Transport’s MOT Consultation, The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that nearly nine in 10 members believe extending the […]
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 […]
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 […]
