The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has issued a warning to drivers to be aware of distracted youngsters making their way home from school during the autumn term. A leading road safety charity, the IAM highlights the significant increase in the risk of an accident as the school run brings with it a 20 per […]
Road safety charity ‘Brake’ is calling for the introduction of a mandatory eyesight test for all drivers on the renewal of their driving licence every 10 years. The call comes after a survey found that a quarter of drivers in the UK admit to not having their eyesight tested for more than two years. Interestingly, […]
With the annual ‘Children in Need’ fundraising event looming in on the horizon, the driver training community has decided to come together to play their part in the form of a relay. The relay will consist of 147 legs / handover locations, whereby a top box (the type of roof sign which driving instructors display […]
Bikers and cyclists are among the most vulnerable road users when out there on our roads. They can be difficult to see, particularly when, for example, emerging from junctions, at roundabouts, filtering through traffic. Due to their vulnerability, it is vitally important to take longer to look out for them at they could well be […]
New date sourced from Police Scotland has revealed dozens of cases of cars being recorded at well in excess of 100mph, with one driver caught travelling at 139mph in a 60mph zone. Recorded over a 26-month period, the figures were obtained by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. […]
According to claims by an insurance broker, older cars are more expensive to insure for young drivers than new cars. It is thought that the reasoning behind the claims is that many older cars don’t have advanced security and safety systems, which reduce the chances of theft or injury in the event of an incident, […]
According to a survey conducted by AA/Populus, almost a third of the motorists polled admitted to modifying their on road habits since the new careless driving fines were introduced 12 months ago. The survey, which involved 16,606 drivers, showed that 29% have altered their behaviour. The findings come in the wake of new measures which […]
In light of the recent news that the traditional paper car tax disc is to be replaced by an all electronic system, I have stumbled upon a great infographic produced the the DVLA (Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency), which chronicles the journey since its inception way back in 1921 when the very first tax disc was […]
The RAC’s Report on Motoring 2014 has found that many drivers underestimate the official stopping distances as outlined factually in the Highway Code. The actual accuracy of the facts and figures stated in the HWC have also come into question, with a separate survey finding that the vast majority of the 1,000 Approved Driving Instructors […]
While browsing the internet, I stumbled upon the infographic below which succeeds in highlighting the distractions a mobile device can cause when behind the wheel, even without being directly interacted with. As anyone who follows me well knows, I will always actively look to highlight the risks and dangers involved with driving while distracted. Stay […]