Dangerous Driving

More than 23,000 people were killed or seriously injured in crashes involving young drivers between 2021 and 2025, according to police analysis of Department for Transport data. The figures reveal that young driver crash casualties extend far beyond those behind the wheel. Around 7,500 casualties were drivers aged 17 to 24 and more than 4,000

Leaders from across the road safety sector have published a new consensus statement setting out shared priorities for delivering the Government’s Road Safety Strategy (RSS) and achieving a step change in road casualty reduction across the country. The statement follows the Road Safety Strategy Summit, funded by The Road Safety Trust and delivered by The Parliamentary

Allianz has launched a new safety initiative on Spotify, designed to help drivers stay calm and focused by curating playlists with safer-paced music. The campaign, ‘Seat Belters’, uses Spotify’s personalised streaming intelligence to create playlists featuring songs between 60–80 BPM – a tempo linked to better driving concentration. In contrast, faster songs (120 BPM and

There are growing calls for mandatory eyesight tests for older drivers after new figures reveal a sharp rise in crashes caused by poor vision. According to Department for Transport (DfT) data, 252 people were injured in road collisions in 2023 where substandard eyesight played a role — the highest figure since 2017. This includes six

Convictions for using a mobile phone behind the wheel have soared by more than a fifth in just three years, according to new analysis of driver behaviour – raising fresh concerns among road safety advocates. The figures, released today, reveal a 21% increase in mobile phone-related driving convictions between 2022 and 2024. The data is based on declarations made

A recent survey has revealed that 17% of UK drivers – equivalent to 5.8 million motorists – would risk driving through floodwater, with men and middle-aged drivers being the most likely to take this gamble. These findings highlight a significant safety concern for all road users when travelling through severe weather. The survey, conducted by

According to new data from the RAC, the percentage of young drivers who make and receive illegal phone calls while driving without hands-free technology is at its highest level in eight years, 21 years after the practice was first made illegal. According to data from the RAC’s 2024 Report on Motoring, 55% of drivers under

Young drivers are significantly over-represented in fatal crashes on December nights, shows new AA analysis. The analysis, being released to coincide with the Christmas party season, shows young drivers (17-20) were involved in a fifth (19%) of night-time fatal collisions last December, despite this age group making up just 2.4% of licence holders. The temptation