When it comes to the levels of vision needed to drive, many people have concerns and misconceptions regarding what is safe – and legal. It can be understandable why people are confused as the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) rules run to several pages and use some very specific technical terms. It’s difficult to …
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New drivers under the age of 25 could face a ban from carrying young passengers in their vehicle as part of a ‘graduated driving licence’ scheme being considered by Government. Transport minister Richard Holden will consider the plan with road safety campaigners at a meeting on May 16. Road safety charity Brake say drivers of …
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A seatbelt could ‘save you’ in several different ways – and it’s not in the way you think, claims a motoring expert. Motorists are well aware that wearing a seatbelt is mandatory for your safety, however one expert has revealed there are other lesser known functions of the belt. TikTok user @chequanlaosi reveals a handy …
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With 459 injuries and three fatalities in the city last year, residents of Paris have overwhelmingly voted in favour of banning the rental of e-scooters. In the French capital, around 90% of voters supported a ban, and according to research from IAM RoadSmart’s safety culture study, which polls more than 2,000 UK drivers on their …
New analysis has revealed that Kirkcaldy, situated on the East coast of Scotland, is the area of the UK where you are most likely to fail your MOT. The study by A-Plan Insurance examined the latest GOV.UK data on MOT tests and outcomes to reveal the areas of the UK with the highest/lowest percentage of …
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Renewed calls for motorists to have regular eye tests has emerged after it was revealed a record one in 25 driving licence holders in Britain is aged 80 or above. According to PA news agency analysis of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) figures, some 1.6 million people with a licence are in that age …
The RAC has claimed that the vast majority of ‘dangerous’ MOT failures are down to issues with tyres and brakes. It was revealed by RAC’s study that problems with lights and reflectors cause mot failures, but faulty brakes or tyres are the cause of most serious failures. Analysing Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) figures, …
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This January marks one year since the Department for Transport launched key changes to the Highway Code. Many of which were a direct result of The British Horse Society’s significant involvement in the Highway Code Review’s stakeholder group for vulnerable road users. For equestrians, there were three significant changes: Despite this new guidance in place, …
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Drivers should be responsible for ensuring all their passengers wear seatbelts and face larger fines for not buckling up, according to a new study by the RAC. Research that coincides with the 40th anniversary of the UK’s seatbelt law found that more than two-thirds of motorists (68%) believe drivers should be penalised if their passengers …
Despite the Highway Code going through changes aimed at improving safety for horses, it’s been revealed that a total of 68 horses died on Britain’s roads last year and 125 were injured. In 2023 two horses have already been killed, according to the British Horse Society (BHS), which released its 2022 statistics on 29 January. …
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