Winter driving topics
James Whalen outlines theory test questions that are relevant during the winter months and offers suggestions about how to expand the answers into conversations
Roads
RED helps learners ‘Get a Grip’
RED Driving School, Michelin and Kwik-Fit have launched a tyre safety campaign, ‘Get a Grip.’ The partnership aims to teach learner and novice drivers about the benefits of using high-quality tyres, examples of which include improved stopping distances, reduced environmental impact and lower cost of ownership. With 68% of RED customers purchasing their own car …
Roadworks removed for festive season
Highways England says around 98% of motorways and major A roads will be roadworks-free in time for Christmas. The vast majority of roadworks will be removed from the motorway and major A-road network from 6am Friday 20 December until 12.01am on Thursday 2 January. To avoid busy travel times, Highways England is urging drivers to …
Slowly improving safety
With TfL announcing it will enforce a 20mph speed limit on all its central London roads, RoSPA looks at the thinking behind the lower limit and whether previous schemes have proved effective
Dynamic smart motorways “too complicated”
Dynamic smart motorways are “too complicated for people to use” and won’t be built in the future, Highways England’s boss has said. Jim O’Sullivan told MPs the company will not build any more motorways where drivers use hard shoulders at busy times, because too many motorists do not understand them. Parts of the M1, M4, M5, …
What is a Smart Motorway?
Less than half of drivers are aware of where to pull over safely when driving on a ‘smart’ motorway. Here’s everything you need to know
Breath of fresh air
Kathy Manson explores the potential impact of clean air zones around the UK
20mph zones – do they work?
Will the 20mph speed change in London cause less crashes? Olivia Baldock-Ward looks at the real impact this could have and whether or not it is likely to make a difference
