Road Safety

Skoda is testing a way to stop near-misses at level crossings

New cloud-based software is being tested by Skoda to alert drivers when trains are approaching level crossings. Here's how it works.

Could the Babyark be the safest child car seat in the world?

Designed by Frank Stephenson, the Babyark seat incorporates 14 sensors, carbon fibre construction and nature-inspired protection.

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

The hazard warning lights must be working for your car to pass its MOT. But how and when should you use them? We explain the rules.

Speed limits, roads and the law: what you need to know

We outline the basic facts about speeding and the law, including UK speed limits and the penalties for breaking them.

Most drivers want dash cams to be standard equipment

A survey of dash cam owners found the majority believe new cars should come fitted with the recording devices as standard.

New campaign to highlight HGV blind-spot dangers

National Highways has some helpful advice to make motorists aware of the limited visibility HGVs drivers have on the roads.

Cat hit-and-runs may have to be reported to police

Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart believes drivers should be made to report collisions with cats to the police, and seek help from a vet.

Majority think drivers should tell passengers to ‘belt up’

The public supports stronger penalties for not wearing a seatbelt, reveals new RAC research. But drivers should take action first.

How to improve your vision when driving in the dark

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

Famous Tyne Bridge to benefit from £41m of road funding

The Tyne Bridge is one four major road schemes across England to be allocated funding by the Department for Transport.