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Traffic congestion overtakes phone use as drivers' top concern

Traffic congestion overtakes phone use as drivers' top concern

But phone use is still the biggest threat to personal safety.

By James Fossdyke 3h ago

Drop in young driver deaths credited to black box insurance

Drop in young driver deaths credited to black box insurance

Four out of five young drivers now have telematics insurance.

By Dominik Wilde 3h ago

Three in four mechanics wrongly accused of ripping consumers off

Three in four mechanics wrongly accused of ripping consumers off

Just 16 percent of mechanics say motorists respect them.

By James Fossdyke Nov 15, 2018

Safest places to drive revealed amid rising car crime

Safest places to drive revealed amid rising car crime

If you want to keep your wheels safe, head for Wales, Norfolk or Cheshire.

By James Fossdyke Nov 15, 2018

Nine in 10 drivers unaware which countries require winter tyres

Nine in 10 drivers unaware which countries require winter tyres

Motorists don't know that Germany, Austria and Sweden all require winter tyres at certain times.

By James Fossdyke Nov 13, 2018

Highways gears up for wild winter with fleet of new gritters

Highways gears up for wild winter with fleet of new gritters

More than 190 gritters will arrive with English fleets in the next two years.

By James Fossdyke Nov 13, 2018

Gov: Small increase in road deaths 'not statistically significant'

Gov: Small increase in road deaths 'not statistically significant'

New stats suggest roads are safer, despite increase in fatalities.

By James Fossdyke Nov 12, 2018

Drivers urged to exercise caution as winter starts to bite

Drivers urged to exercise caution as winter starts to bite

The Institute of Advanced Motorists says drivers should take extra care in downpours.

By James Fossdyke Nov 08, 2018

Scotland has the UK's safest roads, according to new study

Scotland has the UK's safest roads, according to new study

Northern Ireland, meanwhile, is the most dangerous place to drive.

By James Fossdyke Nov 07, 2018

One in eight drivers has fallen asleep at the wheel

One in eight drivers has fallen asleep at the wheel

The AA says drivers should take regular breaks, but a lack of motorway services doesn't help.

By James Fossdyke Nov 05, 2018

Fatigue-related crashes drop despite Brits' lack of sleep

Fatigue-related crashes drop despite Brits' lack of sleep

Could on-board safety kit be helping those who fall asleep at the wheel?

By James Fossdyke Nov 02, 2018

Watch Polestar 1 carbon fibre body endure crash test

Watch Polestar 1 carbon fibre body endure crash test

Crashing a carbon fibre body is a whole new world compared to traditional steel bodies.

By Anthony Karr Nov 01, 2018

Drivers urged to check headlights as nights draw in

Drivers urged to check headlights as nights draw in

AA says clock change has made defective lights an even more pressing issue.

By James Fossdyke Oct 29, 2018

Breath test numbers fall despite increase in drink-driving deaths

Breath test numbers fall despite increase in drink-driving deaths

Last year saw a 15-percent reduction in the number of breath tests conducted.

By James Fossdyke Oct 29, 2018

One in five motorists suffers from car sickness as a passenger

One in five motorists suffers from car sickness as a passenger

Although an estimated 7.3 million suffer from car sickness, few have sought medical assistance.

By James Fossdyke Oct 26, 2018

Road safety campaigners call for clock change to be cancelled

Road safety campaigners call for clock change to be cancelled

Safety organisation reckons lighter evenings and darker mornings would make roads safer.

By James Fossdyke Oct 25, 2018

Euro NCAP is now evaluating so-called Highway Assist systems

Euro NCAP is now evaluating so-called Highway Assist systems

Believe it or not, no cars on the market are fully autonomous, says the organisation.

By Anthony Karr Oct 19, 2018

Defective brakes cause three road casualties a day

Defective brakes cause three road casualties a day

Kwik Fit says the onus is on drivers to monitor the effectiveness of their brakes.

By James Fossdyke Oct 19, 2018

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