A recent survey conducted by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has discovered that nearly two-thirds of UK motorists attempt to stave off tiredness using ‘ineffective’ techniques such as singing, opening the window, turning the radio on or talking to themselves.
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Dec 13
Techniques Used by Drivers to Stave Off Tiredness Whilst Driving are not Effective Says Survey
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Dec 13
Lincolnshire Tops UK Road Deaths Figures
New data revealed by the Department for Transport (DfT) shows that Lincolnshire has the most number of recorded road deaths out of all local authorities in Britain.
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Dec 13
Cracking Down On Speed – New Speeding Laws Could Result in a Ban for Exceeding Limit by 2mph
The Home Office has stunned motoring organisations with the introduction of a new ‘zero tolerance’ policy on speeding.
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Dec 13
UK Motorists Bemoan State of Britain’s Roads
The state of Britain’s roads features highly on the list of complaints made by UK drivers taking part in the RAC’s annual survey.
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Dec 13
Problem of Speeding through Roadworks Increasing Reports Highways Agency
The Highways Agency has released a series of video clips highlighting the consequences of motorists who speed through roadworks just to cut journey times.
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Nov 13
Drink-Driving Offences Among ‘Senior’ Motorists Rising Rapidly in the UK
Police forces across the UK are reporting an increasing number of drink-driving offences being committed by ‘elderly’ motorists it has been revealed.
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Nov 13
Drink Drive Deaths on UK Roads Soar by 26 Per Cent
The number of deaths occurring on Britain’s roads as a result of drink-driving has soared by 26% according to recent provisional figures.
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Nov 13
Scouse Motorists Rack Up the Most Driving Penalty Points in England & Wales
New figures have revealed that Liverpool has the highest proportion of motorists with points on their driving licence.
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Oct 13
What to do if you’re involved in a road traffic accident – a Book Theory Test Today guide
Drivers aged 18-24 account for a high proportion of the UK’s road traffic accidents, if you’re unfortunate enough to be involved in a road collision; this practical guide offers key tips on the action you should take in the aftermath of an accident.
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Oct 13
Parents of Young Drivers Admit Accident Fears When Children Pass Test
The stigma of young people and driving accidents is one that has existed for decades and, unless better educated and prepared for life on Britain’s roads, accident rates among young drivers on the nation’s roads will continue to rise. That’s the view of parents responding to a recent poll.
