Tag: Driving
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…
Ford trials predictive smart headlight system for driving in dark
Driving at night, especially on winding unfamiliar roads, can be stressful, with many people choosing to avoid the experience altogether. However, Ford is looking into new ways of making driving in the dark easier and more comfortable. The company first started using road signs and lane markings as cues to adjust headlight beams to better illuminate…
Young Driver introduces 360° video app to help pass test
A new Young Driver App will, it's hoped, help take learners from their first lesson to driving test by providing repeatable, cost-effective lesson practice via 360° videos. Filmed by Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs), these videos can be viewed remotely from home alongside theory test information, practice modules and hazard perception videos. Viewable on phones or…
UK Government to ban taking photos while driving
People using a hand-held mobile phone to take photos while driving will be breaking the law, under new government plans unveiled to close a legislation loophole and improve road safety. It’s already a criminal offence to use a hand-held mobile phone to call or text while driving, but not for other actions…
Top 50 Driving Stresses – Snow tops the list
Driving Stresses: driving in the snow tops list Loud passengers, driving in an unknown area, overtaking cyclists and having to drive in the snow are among the biggest driving stresses. A study of 2,000 motorists revealed almost half said other drivers make them more concerned on the roads than they do…
Gen Z turn away from social media because of stress
Gen Z are spending less time in front of screens in order to combat stress and anxiety, a new study reveals. A survey of 2,023 UK drivers conducted by Auto Trader, the UK’s largest digital marketplace for new and used cars, revealed that the average adult typically spends 12 hours 35 minutes feeling stressed over the…