UK’s drink driving hotspots revealed
New research has identified the areas in the UK with the highest number of drink driving penalty points. Released to mark Alcohol Awareness Week, which runs from 6-12 July, the […]
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Driver observation skills well below perceived levels
New research has revealed that actual driver observation skills are far below their perceived levels. Three quarters of drivers are confident that they notice everything important while behind the wheel. […]
More than 10,000 unroadworthy vehicles detected in 2025
New data from the RAC has revealed that more than 10,000 drivers were penalised for driving unroadworthy vehicles last year. Its Freedom of Information request to the Driver and Vehicle […]
Safe Driver Index ranks Cardiff number one
Cardiff drivers are among the safest in the UK, according to a new Safe Driver Index produced by Marshmallow Car Insurance. It analysed accident and claims data from nearly 500,000 […]
Half of motorists driving with poor eyesight
More than half of motorists are risking fines and penalty points by driving with poor eyesight, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 car owners carried out by Motorpoint […]
Free safety resources developed for new drivers
IAM RoadSmart has produced free evidence-based resources to help new drivers pass their tests and develop safer driving habits. The road safety charity has collaborated with behavioural scientist Dr Elizabeth […]
Brake announces new partnership with Quartix
Road safety charity Brake has announced a new partnership with fleet tracking and telematics provider Quartix. As an associate partner, Quartix has pledged to support Brake’s campaigns to end road crashes […]
Driving tired risks heat up in summer
The AA has warned motorists about the risks of dehydration and driving tired during the summer. It has said that high temperatures can make it harder to sleep, leaving drivers […]
Rural Road Safety Report reveals extreme rural risks
The latest NFU Rural Road Safety Report has revealed that nearly 10,000 people have lost their lives on rural roads in the last decade. It found that there were 9,884 […]
Autonomous vehicle public consultation focused on safety
Motorists and industry stakeholders have been invited to take part in an autonomous vehicle public consultation focused on establishing safety standards. The consultation, which runs until 9 September, has been […]
Distracted driving collisions up nine per cent in Northern Ireland
Collisions caused by distracted driving rose by nine per cent in Northern Ireland from April 2025 to March 2026. Figures released by the Police Service of Northern Ireland revealed that […]
First-year drivers twice as likely to make a collision claim
Drivers in their first year are more than twice as likely to make a collision claim compared to more experienced motorists. According to new research carried out by Aviva, 11% […]