Archive For: Driver Safety

Government Proposes New Young HGV Driver Scheme

The government is proposing changes that would mean young drivers without a provisional driving licence would be able to study theory and undergo off-road training for HGVs. It’s a scheme which is being discussed as the government looks for ways to incentivise younger people to begin a career in HGV driving. In recent years, the ... Read More

Government Set To Launch Investigation Over ‘Dazzling’ Headlights

The government is set to launch an official investigation into the strength of headlights after a petition gathered significant support. The issue was raised by drivers following a study that found many drivers are struggling with ‘dazzling’ headlights when driving at night. With 89% of drivers believing some headlights are too bright, the government has ... Read More

What’s The Opposite Of A High-Speed Chase?

    When you think of cars, there’s a natural inclination to think about speed, power, and prestige.  After all, who doesn’t want to drive a sports car? Well, lots of people – but action movies are filled with high-octane chases, expensive cars, and driving that’d make you wince if you witnessed it in real ... Read More

Rules Around 20mph Speed Limit Areas To Be Strengthened

Last year, Wales officially welcomed in a new policy that saw speed limits in built-up areas reduce from 30mph to 20mph. It’s been the subject of a lot of debate and discussion ever since, and the government has now published new rules to implement 20mph zones and low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs). It’s part of the ... Read More

Drivers Raise Concerns Over Yellow Box Junctions

Drivers have raised concerns over many yellow box junctions, with many believing them to be either oversized or poorly designed. Yellow box junctions are designed to stop drivers from idling at crossroads where they could invertedly cause traffic jams by sitting in the middle of the crossroad. While many junctions have designated boxes to queue ... Read More

Is It A Bird? Is It A Plane? Well, Sort Of…

Superman was nowhere to be seen in San Francisco the other day as an unidentified object made its way back to Earth. So, was it a bird? Not quite. How about a plane? Well, sort of… High above the sky, a United Airlines Boeing 777 was taking off on its flight to Japan, when the ... Read More

National Highways Launches Motorway Driving Safety Campaign

  National Highways has launched a motorway driving safety campaign targeting middle lane hogging and tailgating. The campaign follows new figures that showed just how widespread both middle lane hogging and tailgating are on the UK’s roads. One in three drivers admit they’ve been guilty of hogging the middle lane, with 25% saying they have ... Read More

Should LED Headlights Be Regulated More Strictly?

  Dazzling LED headlights are becoming a significant hazard for drivers, according to recent research. It’s led to questions over whether tighter regulation on the brightness of LED lights on cars and vehicles should be implemented in the UK. As well as brightness, restrictions on height and a mandatory automatic levelling could help protect other ... Read More

Road Maintenance Levels Fall By 45% In 5 Years

Road maintenance levels in England have fallen by 45% in the last 5 years, according to the latest data. Government statistics revealed that 3,366 fewer miles of road received any improvement work in the financial year ending April 2023. That means that when compared to the 2017/18 year, the total amount of road improvement or ... Read More

Dangerous Blind Spots Impair Almost HALF of All Drivers

A recent study has found that blind spots created by a windscreen or door pillar (or by the wipers not fully clearing the windscreen) cause issues for 44% of all drivers. The report looked at how a driver’s safety is impacted by external factors, including on the vehicle and the road. Specifically, it found that ... Read More