Tag: Dangerous driving
One in ten motorists 'scared' of driving at night as many avoid it altogether
A survey of 2,000 UK motorists found one in 10 are scared of night driving, with women more affected than men.
Optometrist's car mirror tip 'helps drivers struggling with headlight glare'
The RAC spoke to the expert to understand how drivers can help to protect their eyesight and drive safely
Drivers warned they could face £2.5k fine if they make pothole mistake
Car insurance experts are warning motorists about wet weather driving mistakes that could result in hefty fines and penalty points, including one pothole error as well as mistakes people make driving through floods
Driving instructor shares 'clever' trick to stop tailgaters without braking
Tailgating continues to be a common cause of road traffic accidents and can lead to severe injuries or fatalities, but driving instructor Annie Winterburn has shared a simple technique to handle it safely
Drivers who park cars on road at night risk £1,000 fine for common mistake
Motorists are being urged to brush up on the Highway Code to avoid hefty fines when parking their cars – as many UK drivers admit to making a common mistake on the roads
12 little-known rules your car registration plate needs to follow - full list
Motroing experts have said failture to act could lead to a fine - or worse
Highway Code alert over '100 metre' rule drivers 'must' follow
One in seven people are not following the rules, recent research claims
Drivers urged to make 1 change as 'Beast from the East to bring 26 inches of snow'
UK motorists are being urged to make one change to how they drive as weather maps suggest that a ‘Beast from the East’ storm could soon bring more snow to the UK
DfT statement on 'new' Highway Code laws drivers 'don't know about'
The Department for Transport is launching an information campaign - and motorists could face £2,500 fines and points
Road laws UK drivers think it's OK to break in an emergency – speeding to illegal parking
A poll of 2,000 UK motorists shows the double standard when it comes to breaking road laws, from parking on double yellows to speeding
Drivers struggling with 'headlight glare' urged to see GP about 'silent' condition
Motorists with the conditions may find 'headline glare' more uncomfortable when driving at night
Government update on calls for major driving rule change for 'box junctions'
Box junctions are road markings of crisscross yellow lines that help keep intersections clear
Labour could consider new headlight rules as 97% of drivers report dazzling glare
New research found almost all drivers regularly or sometimes get "dazzled" by oncoming vehicle lights
RAC issues advice for any driver getting 'blinded by bright headlights' at night
There's a reason why UK motorists might notice an uptick in 'dazzling' headlights
Driving instructor shares exact distance you should be from other cars when it's icy
As the UK has been hit with snowy and icy weather, with more on the way, a driving instructor has reminded drivers of the exact distance the Highway Code says to stay from the car in front of you