Road Safety

How to overtake a road gritter without damaging your car

We explain how road gritters work and how to pass them safely – minimising the risk of stone chips or other damage to your car.

How to improve your vision when driving in the dark

The number of road accidents increases as the winter days get shorter. We explain how to improve your night vision and drive more safely.

New government campaign warns of dangerous fake car parts

Launched by the Intellectual Property Office, the ‘Fake Always Breaks’ campaign aims to raise awareness of fake parts among drivers.

One-in-six UK motorists class their driving skills as ‘bad’

Research by Isuzu has uncovered worrying details on how British drivers actually assess their own abilities on the road

When you should NOT allow an emergency vehicle to overtake

There are certain circumstances when you should not slow down or stop to allow an emergency vehicle pass on the road. We explain the rules.

Roadside recovery services can now use red flashing lights

After a five-year safety campaign, UK roadside recovery and breakdown operators can now apply to use flashing red lights.

UK speed limits and speeding penalties: a quick guide for drivers

Our guide outlines the basic facts about speeding and the law, including UK speed limits and the penalties for breaking them.

Number of drivers tailgating has DOUBLED, says AA survey

More drivers in the UK are speeding, tailgating and hogging the middle lane on the motorway, according to AA research.

3 in 4 people killed on UK roads are male

The number of road deaths declined in 2023, but new government statistics show that men account for 75 percent of fatalities.

How to make a safe U-turn

A U-turn is a 180-degree turn in the road, so your car ends up facing in the opposite direction. Here is how to make the manoeuvre safely.