A one-year temporary MOT exemption for certain private cars has been announced in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that one-year temporary exemption certificates (TECs) have […]
Leading road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has announced a partnership with Thruxton racing circuit to host a new Young Drivers Skills Day on 22 August 2024 at the Hampshire track. Tickets […]
A new investigation has revealed the extent of safety concerns around the UKs smart motorway network. There are 193 miles of motorway with no hard shoulder in the UK, a […]
A new survey by IAM RoadSmart has revealed that a third of motorists believe drivers should have their phones confiscated if they are caught using them behind the wheel. The […]
The government has commissioned an independent study into headlight glare. A recent RAC survey found that 89% of drivers said that some headlights on modern cars are too bright, with […]
A new survey has found that millennials are fuelling a five per cent increase in car crashes. According to a survey based on CarMats based on official gov.uk figures, men […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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% […]
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 […]
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 […]
