New legislation has closed a loophole in the law, that allowed drivers to avoid prosecution if they were using their mobile phone to take photos, scrolling through playlists or playing games. Tra...
The Highway Code is always a point of contention, particularly when it comes to how drivers treat cyclists, pedestrians, and other road users. Eight points in the Highway Code have been updated fo...
With the clocks going back and the nights drawing in, there’s been a worrying trend on the road of drivers overly-relying on the use of daytime running lights (DRLs). What are daytime running ligh...
Winter is finally here, with the papers talking up hail, sleet and snow this week and gritters readying themselves to treat the treacherous road conditions. While we’d always advocate avoiding u...
Our NHS workers are heroes. Every Thursday at 8pm millions of us gather together to Clap for Carers to show appreciation for key-workers, but how else can we help? For a start, you can get out of t...
Ever heard of the ‘Dutch Reach’? No, it’s not a way of hugging while still avoiding social distancing. But it is safety advice that could save lives. With the government encouraging people not to ...
As we roll toward the end of March, it means only one thing – it’s time to put the clocks forward. Yes, British Summer Time (BST) officially starts at 1am on 29 March. But is there still a reason...
Smart motorways have been in the news this week, and not for good reasons. A BBC Panorama expose, led by reporter Richard Bilton, asked whether Britain’s motorways are becoming death traps by remov...
Cars are becoming safer. This is a given of evolution in design, technology and materials. With the advent of systems such as ABS anti-locking brakes and ESP traction and stability programmes, we h...
It’s National Pothole Day. Yes, 15 January signals that much celebrated day for motorists in which we grumble about the state of the UK road network. Entering its fifth year, National Pothole Day ...
