Safeguarding

The winter solstice is fast approaching, bringing just 7 hours and 49 minutes of daylight to the UK. For many, this also means thousands of motorists will be driving in low light conditions. In fact, over 85,000 collisions over the past decade were linked to driver vision being impaired by external factors, with nighttime driving

With higher volumes of vehicles on the road over the Christmas period, drivers are advised to be extra-cautious, particularly if you’re driving when feeling tired. Last year saw a near-fatal crash occur on the M60 on Christmas Day, following a driver reportedly falling asleep behind the wheel, after working a 12-hour shift. In light of

A cold spell is set to hit the UK on Monday, with the Met Office predicting snowfall and freezing temperatures that could drop as low as -2C. The upcoming cold snap serves as a timely reminder for drivers to check their cars are fit for icy roads. This is important to not only keep drivers

The rule governing senior drivers is being re-examined four years after the tragic death of Xander Irvine, a three-year-old boy who was murdered when an elderly driver in Edinburgh lost control of her vehicle. The sheriff principal, Nigel Ross, stated during a public investigation into the deadly accident that happened on June 30, 2020, that

In 2024 so far, the National Met Office has recorded 292 Yellow Weather Warnings; 123 of which were rain, 66 thunderstorm, 44 snow, 44 wind, 39 ice and 2 fog. A recent study conducted by GAP insurance providers, ALA Insurance, delved into behaviours during challenging weather conditions, uncovering valuable insights into the impact of bad

The UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is calling on the Chancellor to take steps to both saves lives and reduce the impact of road traffic collisions in her Autumn Budget. By incentivising the take-up of additional road safety courses through the tax system, it will also help save motorists money as the UK

After receiving input from the RAC, the Transport Research Foundation’s subsidiary, the TRL, has started investigating headlight glare. In order to evaluate the conditions that drivers complain about, such as glare from oncoming vehicles’ headlights, especially at night, the TRL has begun conducting practical trials. In order to better understand the elements that contribute to

Parts of the UK have become submerged in water, with more than a month’s rain set to batter the country today. The dramatic flooding has caused travel hell for London commuters and havoc on UK roads. In the past year, National Scrap Car has reported that water damage is heavily contributing to the volume of

Colder weather often triggers a rise in car breakdowns, with rain and frost impacting driving conditions. And those vehicles which have not been well maintained over the summer months are particularly at risk during harsher weather conditions. In fact, searches for for ‘car recovery near me’ have risen by a 85% in the last three