Tag: Driving
Listening to music while driving could be disrupting, claims survey
According to the latest research, motorists who listen to music while driving could be disrupting the harmony on Britain’s roads. A survey of 1,004 motorists, commissioned by the UK’s independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed that two-thirds (69 per cent) of motorists believe that having loud music on while driving can be distracting.…
5 Tips For Trouble-free Journeys This Winter
Pouring antifreeze liquid for washing car screen. In conjunction with GEM Motoring Assist, we offer 5 basic tips for drivers to ensure trouble-free journeys this winter.... Giving some attention now to batteries, tyres, antifreeze, wipers, lights and other vehicle essentials is the best way of ensuring reliability in the months to…
8 Driving Tips To Consider When Travelling This Summer
Summer is finally here in the UK, with temperatures increasing every day - with highs of 30C (86F) to be expected over the next week. As expected, many will be taking advantage of the weather and travelling to be with friends and family for a fun-filled weekend, whether it be at the beach or the…
10 ways you can save money on fuel costs
Which? is advising motorists on how they can save money on petrol costs by filling up at a supermarket, sticking to the speed limit and using some other less well-known tips to minimise fuel consumption. Prices at the pumps have skyrocketed in recent weeks, with average fuel prices reaching the highest level on record, putting…
Ford trialling smart ‘surround sound’ driver alerts
Ford is trialling alert technology that will allow drivers to pinpoint exactly where outside hazards are located using speakers within the vehicle. Engineers are exploring a clever use of in-car audio to clearly convey the location of other road users or pedestrians. In addition, they are testing the use of intuitive sounds – such as…
UK Government pauses smart motorway roll-out
The rollout of new smart motorway schemes is to be paused until a full five years’ worth of safety data is available. In line with the Transport Committee’s most recent recommendations, the rollout of new ALR (All Lane Running) smart motorways will be paused until enough safety data becomes available for schemes introduced before 2020.…
Drivers reveal biggest car-guments of 2021
A study of 2,000 UK drivers has revealed more than half have had an argument in the car during the last 12 months with bad driving habits, whose directions to follow, and choice of music among the top disputes. Criticising the driver’s decisions (46 per cent), telling them they should be in another lane (42…
Government to close loophole that allows drivers to play mobile games
Police will soon be able to prosecute drivers using a hand-held mobile phone at the wheel more easily, with the government tightening existing laws in order to improve road safety. It is already illegal to text or make a phone call (other than in an emergency) using a hand-held device while driving However, because of…
Ford’s brain research could detect drivers nodding off at wheel
Ford is trialling new brain research that could ultimately lead to a faster and more accurate way to detect when the driver is starting to switch off behind wheel. Alerting drivers who are tired or distracted far earlier could help keep drivers, passengers and other road users safe, with driver fatigue cited as a contributing…
1 in 4 drivers more nervous since Covid-19 pandemic, claims report
Nearly a quarter (24 per cent) of drivers say they now feel more nervous about driving than they did before the Covid-19 pandemic started. The research by Spanish car manufacturer SEAT found the equivalent of almost 10 million drivers feel more apprehensive about driving, now that the lifting of many COVID-19 restrictions allows travel anywhere…