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 […]
In anticipation of the traditional paper car tax disc being replaced by an all electronic system this coming October, a number of new rules are set to come into play. The Vehicle Excise Duty, or tax disc, which was first introduced in 1921 will now see, amongst other things, motorists registering their vehicle online to […]
The latest RAC report on Motoring has found that a large proportion of motorists feel that a lack of police on the road is contributing to more and more motoring offences going unpunished. The report, which was published yesterday, shows that 40 per cent of drivers consider it unlikely that other drivers committing offences such […]
New figures have been obtained by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) from the DVLA by way of a Freedom of Information request concerning disqualified drivers. The figures show that male drivers between the ages of 20 and 30 were the most common group to be disqualified from driving. To read the original article and […]