Road Safety

How to drive safely on ice and snow

Our straightforward tips could keep you safe when driving in cold conditions, including on ice- and snow-covered roads.

Revealed: the most common types of car crash in 2025

New research by the AA reveals the most frequent types of traffic collisions reported during the last 12 months.

Men spend twice as much on speeding fines than women

A new survey shows that 21 percent of male drivers in the UK paid more than £1,000 in speeding fines during the past year.

82% of drivers worry about being dazzled by bright headlights

As winter approaches, more than 80 percent of drivers are concerned about the brightness of modern vehicle headlights.

Most UK drivers still don’t know how to use fog lights

New research finds that almost two thirds of British drivers use their fog lights incorrectly, which could result in a £1,000 fine.

How to use the emergency refuge areas on smart motorways

Emergency refuge areas provide a safe haven for stranded vehicles on a smart motorway with no hard shoulder. We explain how to use them.

How to pull over safely for emergency vehicles

Driving with blue lights and sirens makes the emergency services exempt from some rules of the Highway Code. We explain how to help them.

Two thirds say driving should be on the school curriculum

A new survey has found widespread support for adding driving to the school curriculum, in an effort to improve road safety.

How and when to use your car’s hazard warning lights

Your car's hazard warning lights must work properly for it to pass the MOT. But how and when should you use them? We explain the rules.

Drivers risk £2,500 fine for fitting an unsafe roof box

With the summer holiday season underway, eBay has surveyed British drivers on their knowledge about using a roof box safely.