Road Safety

Young Driver training scheme reaches 1.5 million lessons

Offering lessons to children as young as nine years old, the Young Driver scheme has become the largest of its kind in the UK.

Expand 20mph zones for road safety, say fleet experts

After a reduction in injuries on Welsh roads, there are calls for 20mph speed limits to be used more widely throughout the UK.

Which lane should you use on an unmarked roundabout?

How do you know which lane to use when driving across an unmarked roundabout in the UK? Our advice will prevent you going round in circles.

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.