Tag: Road safety
Drivers given 11pm to 6am ban for 6 months with new ‘R’ plates rule
Drivers will be be banned from taking passengers of certain ages with new 'R' plates rules.
'Seven seconds' change UK drivers may not be aware of
This could explain why some struggle to drive at night
Labour to target all state pensioners born before 1956 in major road update
Older drivers and state pensioners above the age of 70 will be affected by major new motoring rules.
Date confirmed for first part of UK to introduce restrictions for new drivers
Graduated driver licensing will be introduced
Drivers warned over ‘screaming’ noises on roads this January
The odd sounds, from yelps to warbles and even screams, are also increasing the risk of collisions at night, say experts.
Only ‘good’ drivers can solve this tricky brainteaser in under a minute
Can you spot the 10 mistakes in less than a minute or even beat the 47 second record?
RAC urges safety change on UK cars to stop drink-drivers
Four-in-five road users have backed the introduction of new safety changes in a major new poll.
Drivers told to skip first gear on Thursday
In its ‘travelling in heavy snow and ice' advice, the Met Office advised drivers on how to approach the road during wintery weather.
NASA engineer’s trick to instantly defrost car windscreen
YouTuber Mark Rober, who used to be a mechanical engineer at the US space agency, explained a clever way to speed up the process.
Older drivers ‘most knowledgeable on the road’ with most aware of one little-known rule
EXCLUSIVE: A new poll has found older drivers may be the most knowledgeable individuals on the road.
UK Government update on new eye test 'requirement' for drivers at 70 call
An MP has received an official Department for Transport reply as concern grows at dangerous older motorists on the roads
Expert pinpoints 1 quick check drivers often miss that leads to MOT failures
One simple fix can dramatically improve the chances of passing the annual MOT test, according to experts.
UK motorway 80mph limit law update as new calls made for 2025 rule change
Campaigners say improvements in car safety features and the rise of less polluting electric vehicles mean the law should be changed
Drivers warned they could face £5,000 fine for wearing one thing behind the wheel
The simple mistake could result in a £100 fine and three penalty points, or as much as £5,000 and nine points in serious cases.
The 'hidden' safety feature in your car most people won't know about may save your life
Experts have revealed a little-known safety secret that could save motorists' lives in a major emergency.