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Safety Drivers say smart motorways are more dangerous than conventional roads

Drivers say smart motorways are more dangerous than conventional roads

Just one in 10 say all-lane running is safer than having a hard shoulder.
By James Fossdyke Oct 21, 2019
Safety Two-thirds of car passengers felt uncomfortable with drivers

Two-thirds of car passengers felt uncomfortable with drivers' speed

But about a third said they didn't feel comfortable raising the issue with the driver.
By James Fossdyke Oct 21, 2019
03:00 Toys Crash-testing Lego sets leads to obvious but fun-to-watch results

Crash-testing Lego sets leads to obvious but fun-to-watch results

Crash for science.
By Anthony Karr Oct 18, 2019
Motorcycles Can you ride a motorcycle in a kilt?

Can you ride a motorcycle in a kilt?

If you can, should you?
By Andrew Fails Oct 18, 2019
Safety Watch Tesla Autopilot save momma bear and cubs

Watch Tesla Autopilot save momma bear and cubs

The driver would probably have done the same, but it is good to know technology can save animals too.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Oct 16, 2019
Safety Only a quarter of drivers know the legal minimum tyre tread depth

Only a quarter of drivers know the legal minimum tyre tread depth

Kwik Fit says its study's findings are "alarming" and show there's "work to do" on tyre safety.
By James Fossdyke Oct 16, 2019
Safety Safety organisation slams

Safety organisation slams 'out-of-date' eyesight test for driving

GEM Motoring Assist wants more detailed eye tests every 10 years.
By James Fossdyke Oct 16, 2019
Safety Oh deer! Keep an eye out for animals on the road

Oh deer! Keep an eye out for animals on the road

IAM RoadSmart is urging drivers to keep an eye out for deer.
By Dominik Wilde Oct 14, 2019
Safety Almost a third of motorists have witnessed physical abuse on UK roads

Almost a third of motorists have witnessed physical abuse on UK roads

RAC says it's down to a "combination of factors", including the stress of modern life.
By James Fossdyke Oct 14, 2019
05:07 Safety BMW shows summer and winter tyre differences with drag races

BMW shows summer and winter tyre differences with drag races

BMW drag races three M3s on ice for science
By Chris Okula Oct 13, 2019
Safety This is how many accidents were caused by dazzling sun in 2018

This is how many accidents were caused by dazzling sun in 2018

The sun was one of the UK's major external causes of accidents on the road last year.
By Dominik Wilde Oct 11, 2019
Safety London proposes new schemes to make roadworks less disruptive

London proposes new schemes to make roadworks less disruptive

Measures include a new "Roadworks Charter" designed to improve safety.
By James Fossdyke Oct 11, 2019
Safety Each rainy day sees 16 serious injuries on British roads

Each rainy day sees 16 serious injuries on British roads

A study suggests that's because motorists don't adapt their driving to the conditions.
By James Fossdyke Oct 11, 2019
Safety New data released to stop vehicles hitting bridges in London

New data released to stop vehicles hitting bridges in London

At present, London's authorities are dealing with "at least" two 'bridge strikes' a month.
By James Fossdyke Oct 10, 2019
Safety GEM calls out Smart Motorways

GEM calls out Smart Motorways

The road safety experts also offer advice for driving on motorways.
By Dominik Wilde Oct 09, 2019
Safety Don

Don't know how to check your tyres? These videos are here to help

Videos from GEM Motoring Assist show drivers how to check tyre pressures and tread.
By James Fossdyke Oct 04, 2019
Safety London has the UK

London has the UK's safest drivers... According to Admiral

The insurer has used black box insurance data to narrow down the safest motorists.
By James Fossdyke Oct 03, 2019
Safety Half of UK drivers wait two months to fix car faults

Half of UK drivers wait two months to fix car faults

And just as many have no idea how to change a tyre.
By James Fossdyke Oct 02, 2019
Technology Aussies deploy AI cameras to punish texting drivers

Aussies deploy AI cameras to punish texting drivers

I always feel like somebody’s watching me...
By Dustin Wheelen Oct 01, 2019
Safety Calls for changes to city centres as roads are

Calls for changes to city centres as roads are 'not safe' for kids

A study found two-thirds of drivers think roads are unsafe for children to walk down.
By James Fossdyke Oct 01, 2019
Safety These UK drivers have the most penalty points

These UK drivers have the most penalty points

Just seven percent of British drivers have points, but not around these parts...
By James Fossdyke Oct 01, 2019
Safety Avoid wet weather drama with these tips

Avoid wet weather drama with these tips

We're due some weather, so here's how to keep safe.
By Dominik Wilde Sep 30, 2019
Safety Is the government doing enough to improve road safety?

Is the government doing enough to improve road safety?

One organisation thinks safety might have slipped down the agenda.
By James Fossdyke Sep 30, 2019
Safety Authorities plan to improve safety areas on Yorkshire smart motorways

Authorities plan to improve safety areas on Yorkshire smart motorways

Stretches of the M1 and M62 will see changes to emergency refuge areas.
By James Fossdyke Sep 30, 2019
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